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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Michelin (84%). But when it comes to comparing Michelin Pilot Sport 5 and Continental UltraContact NXT, the rating is the same - 95%. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was done in 2022, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 96% of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Continental UltraContact NXT also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Number of tests
14
2
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.4
1.0
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
70
23

Wet

Wet
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
82%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
76%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
88%
Continental UltraContact NXT
1%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
91%
Continental UltraContact NXT
100%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Price/value
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
68%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%

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