Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs Yokohama Advan Sport V107
In headline results, the Pilot Sport 5 took six overall wins to the V107's single best result, including a decisive victory in Auto Bild's 21-tyre mega test and a podium in ADAC. Yet the V107 posted class-leading dry braking in Auto Express and frequently matched or beat the Michelin in pure dry metrics. The tension here is clear: day-to-day all-round performance and running costs versus peak dry bite and driver engagement.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been seven tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | six | |
| Yokohama Advan Sport V107 | one |
While it might look like the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is better than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding wet braking and wet handling confidence (often 10-13% shorter wet stops)
- Best-in-class aquaplaning resistance in most tests (straight and curved)
- Excellent tread life and low abrasion (commonly 45-65% longer mileage)
- Lower rolling resistance and better fuel/value scores despite higher purchase price
- Strong dry braking and incisive steering response
- Engaging, sporty feel at the limit; high subjective 'fun'
- Competitive dry handling pace in several tests
- Low cabin noise subjectively in some evaluations
Dry Braking
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 was better during four dry braking tests. On average the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 stopped the vehicle in 1.28% less distance than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Dry Braking: Yokohama Advan Sport V107
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 was 0.74% faster around a lap than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Yokohama Advan Sport V107
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 was 0.08% faster around a lap than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Yokohama Advan Sport V107
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scored 8% more points than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Subj. Fun
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 was better during one subj. fun tests. On average the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 scored 20% more points than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Subj. Fun: Yokohama Advan Sport V107
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during five wet braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 stopped the vehicle in 5.47% less distance than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Wet Braking: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Wet Braking - Cool
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 stopped the vehicle in 4.95% less distance than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 stopped the vehicle in 6.37% less distance than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was 0.33% faster around a wet lap than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was 1.61% faster around a wet lap than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scored 8.16% more points than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was 1.56% faster around a wet circle than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Wet Circle: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during five straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 floated at a 3.75% higher speed than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 slipped out at a 1.74% higher speed than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scored 8.83% more points than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 scored 1.14% more points than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Subj. Noise: Yokohama Advan Sport V107
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Noise
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one noise tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 measured 0.05% quieter than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Noise: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one noise tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 measured 0.14% quieter than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Noise: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Wear
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during four wear tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is predicted to cover 36.07% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Wear: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Value
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during four value tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 proved to have a 19.1% better value based on price/1000km than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Value: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Price
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 was better during two price tests. On average the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 cost 21.91% less than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Price: Yokohama Advan Sport V107
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 had a 16.88% lower rolling resistance than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 used 1.75% less fuel than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Abrasion
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during two abrasion tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 emitted 34.87% less particle wear matter than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Real World Driver Reviews
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Driver Reviews
Drivers of the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 overwhelmingly praise its outstanding wet and dry grip, high-speed stability, and refined ride/low noise for everyday use. Many report strong longevity versus rivals (and versus PS4), noting confident braking and aquaplaning resistance, plus an attractive sidewall design. The most common downsides are reduced steering feel/road feedback and a tendency toward mild understeer from its softer sidewalls; a notable minority also report mid-life uneven wear/out-of-round behavior that increases noise. Overall, for road use the PS5 is viewed as a superb all-round UHP tyre that prioritizes safety, comfort, and consistency over razor-sharp track-like response.
Based on 96 reviews with an average rating of 85%
Yokohama Advan Sport V107 Driver Reviews
Drivers report the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 delivers strong dry grip, sharp handling, and confident wet performance when warm, with several high-scoring reviews praising its sporty feel and feedback (including on EVs). However, many note high road noise on coarse surfaces and notably fast tread wear, making it less ideal for daily comfort or longevity-focused use.
Based on 18 reviews with an average rating of 73%
Conclusion
The Yokohama Advan Sport V107 counters with excellent dry braking and crisp steering that many enthusiasts will enjoy, occasionally edging the Michelin in dry handling laps. However, its wet grip is more variable, aquaplaning resistance trails, and high rolling resistance plus shorter mileage hurt cost of ownership and rankings. If you prioritize engaging dry-road feel and don't mind higher running costs, the V107 can appeal; for most drivers and mixed climates, the Pilot Sport 5 is the safer, cheaper-to-run, and more confidence-inspiring choice. The practical takeaway: Michelin for balanced real-world performance and longevity; Yokohama for dry-focused fun.
Key Differences
- Overall results: PS5 wins 6 tests vs V107's 1, reflecting broader consistency
- Wet safety: PS5 markedly better in wet braking (e.g., 27.7 m vs 31.8 m; +12.9%) and stability
- Aquaplaning: PS5 regularly leads straight and curved aquaplaning by 2-5%
- Efficiency: PS5 lower rolling resistance (often 15-19% lower) and better fuel use
- Wear/longevity: PS5 delivers 45-65% more mileage with lower abrasion
- Dry edge: V107 often stops shorter and can lap quicker in the dry; more playful steering feel
Overall Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.