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Comparison: Triangle Effexsport TH202 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Triangle) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Triangle (46%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has a better rating of 94% compared to 33% of the Triangle Effexsport TH202. The first tyre test of Triangle Effexsport TH202 was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2025 225/45 R18 test, where both the Effexsport TH202 and the Pilot Sport 5 were tested.

Test Profile

Triangle
Effexsport TH202
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Number of tests
2
16
Best position
#7
#1
Average position
8.0
3.5
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
67
71

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 5 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Triangle Effexsport TH202
69%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
95%
Dry braking
Triangle Effexsport TH202
62%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
95%
Dry handling
Triangle Effexsport TH202
76%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
95%
Wet
Confidence
Triangle Effexsport TH202
89%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Triangle Effexsport TH202
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
98%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Triangle Effexsport TH202
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
98%
Wet braking
Triangle Effexsport TH202
66%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
97%
Wet handling
Triangle Effexsport TH202
89%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
95%
Comfort
Confidence
Triangle Effexsport TH202
92%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
82%
Exterior noise
Triangle Effexsport TH202
92%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
82%
Costs
Confidence
Triangle Effexsport TH202
71%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
92%
Rolling resistance
Triangle Effexsport TH202
71%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
92%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2025225/45 R18View

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