In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (
Tristar) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (
Michelin). Generally,
Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than
Tristar (24%). The first tyre test of Tristar Sportpower 2 was done in 2020, compared to 2022 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the
Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the
Sportpower 2 and the
Pilot Sport 5 were tested.