Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Toyo Proxes Comfort

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Toyo (68%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has a better rating of 95% compared to 71% of the Toyo Proxes Comfort. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was done in 2022, compared to 2021 when was the Toyo Proxes Comfort first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Pilot Sport 5 and the Proxes Comfort were tested. See more mutual tests below.