Comparison: Kormoran Ultra High Performance vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Poland (Kormoran) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Kormoran is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Kormoran (15%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has a better rating of 94% compared to 15% of the Kormoran Ultra High Performance. The first tyre test of Kormoran Ultra High Performance was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Ultra High Performance and the Pilot Sport 5 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Kormoran Ultra High Performance has C wet grip rating, whereas 96% of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has A rating.