Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs Yokohama Advan Sport V107
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 85% · 135
- TR Score
- 8.8/10
- Owners say
- 73% · 25
In the 10 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 finished ahead 9 times and the Advan Sport V107 once. The Pilot Sport 5 lasted 50.7% longer in the wear tests; the Advan Sport V107 stopped 0.9% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 for the best all-round fast-road summer tyre-especially if you drive in frequent rain, want maximum confidence in emergency stops, and care about tyre life and fuel/energy use. Choose the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 if your driving is predominantly dry, you prioritize sharper/more playful steering feel and strong dry braking, and you're willing to trade wet stopping margin and higher rolling resistance for a lower purchase price and a sportier character.
Where the Pilot Sport 5 is stronger
- Consistently shorter wet braking across tests (e.g., 43.2 m vs 49.6 m in Auto Bild 2025; 27.7 m vs 30.6 m in the 2026 braking test)
- Class-leading efficiency/low rolling resistance in every shared measurement (often ~15-21% lower than V107, e.g., 7.97 vs 10.1 kg/t in AutoBild 2026)
- Much stronger wear/longevity and lower abrasion (e.g., 56,400 km vs 34,300 km ADAC 2025; 52,170 km vs 35,890 km AutoBild 2025; lower abrasion in ADAC and 2026 AutoBild)
Where the Advan Sport V107 is stronger
- Strong dry braking performance (wins 6/10 shared dry-braking comparisons; e.g., 34.1 m vs 34.4 m in AutoBild 2026; large win in Auto Express 2025)
- Can be very quick on dry handling circuits in some tests and offers a sportier, more engaging steering character at the limit (including a 'fun' advantage in 2023)
- Often competitive in straight-line aquaplaning speed (e.g., 78.1 km/h vs 75.9 km/h in Top Tyre Review 2026; 93 vs 92 km/h in AutoBild 2026)
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Pilot Sport 5 vs Advan Sport V107 at a glance
| Category | Pilot Sport 5 | Gap | Advan Sport V107 |
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| Shared tests won10 shared tests | 9 | 1 | |
| Dry20 measurements | 9 | The Advan Sport V107 stopped 0.9% shorter in the dry (10 tests) | 10 |
| Wet38 measurements | 32 | The Pilot Sport 5 stopped 5.9% shorter in the wet (10 tests) | 6 |
| Comfort10 measurements | 5 | 4 | |
| Value15 measurements | 15 | The Pilot Sport 5 lasted 50.7% longer in the wear tests (5 tests) | 0 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.4/10 | The Pilot Sport 5 by 0.6 | 8.8/10 |
| Owner rating135 and 25 reviews | 85% | The Pilot Sport 5 by 12 points | 73% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 83% | The Pilot Sport 5 by 29 points | 54% |
| Pricein the 5 tests that listed prices | +30.8% | The Pilot Sport 5 was dearer in 5 of 5 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 66 | 40 sizes made in both | 137 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 10 tests, 2023 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Pilot Sport 5 | Field | Advan Sport V107 |
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| Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers | P1 of 7 | P7 of 7 | |
| 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | P3 of 20 | P13 of 20 | |
| 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | P9 of 50 | P18 of 50 | |
| 2025 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | P4 of 9 | P7 of 9 | |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | P1 of 20 | P19 of 20 | |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | P3 of 18 | P6 of 18 | |
| 2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout | P2 of 52 | P14 of 52 | |
| The BEST Performance Tyres Tested | P2 of 6 | P6 of 6 | |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test | P2 of 20 | P15 of 20 | |
| 2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview | P6 of 50 | P4 of 50 |
Performance profile
16 measurements from the 10 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Pilot Sport 5
Advan Sport V107
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 90%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 7 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Pilot Sport 5
Advan Sport V107
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Pilot Sport 5
Advan Sport V107
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Pilot Sport 5 85% from 135 reviews and the Advan Sport V107 73% from 25. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 113.6 | 0.1% | 113.5 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 32.67 | 5.9% | 34.9 | 8-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 30.7 | 5% | 32.3 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 35.3 | 6.4% | 37.7 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 41.7 | 7.1% | 44.9 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.06 | 0.9% | 72.47 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 77.17 | 1.4% | 76.13 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 19.26 | 1.8% | 19.55 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 50,887 | 50.7% | 34,030 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.26 | 17.3% | 9.98 | 6-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Pilot Sport 5 scores 9.4 and the Advan Sport V107 8.8 out of 10.
| Pilot Sport 5 | Category | Advan Sport V107 | ||
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| 93 | Dry | 97 | ||
| 96 | Wet | 76 | ||
| 22 | Comfort | 14 | ||
| 59 | Value | 5 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Pilot Sport 5 | Category | Advan Sport V107 | ||
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| 9 | Dry Grip | 8.7 | ||
| 9 | Wet Grip | 7.4 | ||
| 8.1 | Road Feedback | 8.5 | ||
| 8.3 | Handling | 8.4 | ||
| 8 | Wear | 5.5 | ||
| 8.2 | Comfort | 6.3 | ||
Owners rate the Pilot Sport 5 85% from 135 reviews and the Advan Sport V107 73% from 25. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
- 85%from 135 reviews
- 83%would buy again
- 1,150,326 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 very highly overall, with most highlighting standout grip in both the dry and wet and plenty of confidence for fast road driving. Comfort and refinement are also frequently praised for a UHP tyre, with many finding it quiet and easy-going day to day. Wear is more divisive: many report strong mileage, but around one in ten complain of quicker wear than expected (and a smaller group mention uneven wear). Around one in eight owners also wish for sharper, more precise steering feel compared with sportier rivals.
- Outstanding wet grip and confidence in the rain
- Very strong dry grip with big reserves
- Comfortable, compliant ride for a performance tyre
- Refined, relatively quiet motorway manners (especially when new)
- Steering feel can be a bit vague or slower to respond than rivals
- Can wear quicker than expected for some drivers
- Not happy when pushed hard on track; can overheat and lose grip
Summarised by AI from 121 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 135 Pilot Sport 5 reviewsI have driven on PS5 for the first season in my 150HP car (Cupra Leon ST).
The grip both in dry and in the wet is excellent - I tried to push them to the limit many times and have never been able to lose the grip so far.
Although I have to mention that they feel very soft close at the limit - even though the grip always delivers in the end, the tyre often „floats” when turning that you may start wondering if the tyre will make it out of the corner.
Due to their softness, I find them comfortable as for the summer tyre on small bumps.
Summing up - the grip is excellent, very safe and stable, breaking is sharp and… the tyre itself looks amazing.
Something worth mentioning is that the rim protector doesn’t exist in this tyre - if that’s something you care about, the PS5 is not for you.
Although I can’t find any cons in terms of safety in PS5, as a tyre geek, I think about replacing them for the next season for something with more sharp/sporty steering (I would appreciate any recommendations).
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
- 73%from 25 reviews
- 54%would buy again
- 140,521 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners most consistently praise the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 for strong dry performance, with around three in five highlighting excellent dry grip and many also noting sharp steering and confident dry handling. Wet grip is generally rated as decent, though opinions are more mixed, with a small but notable group (around one in seven) finding it weaker, particularly in colder conditions. The biggest drawback is longevity: around two in five owners complain of very fast wear. Noise is another frequent issue, with around one in three reporting higher road roar, especially on rougher surfaces.
- Outstanding dry grip and confidence under power
- Very capable dry handling with strong feedback
- Direct, responsive steering feel
- Stiff, sporty sidewalls that support hard driving
- Very short tread life and rapid wear
- Noticeable road noise/roar, especially on coarse surfaces
- Needs heat or a bedding-in period to feel at its best
Summarised by AI from 24 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 25 Advan Sport V107 reviewsAmazing feel and handling, decent dry grip.
Awful comfort and wear rate.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 66 sizes of the Pilot Sport 5 and 137 of the Advan Sport V107, 40 of them made in both.
| Category | Pilot Sport 5 | Advan Sport V107 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 66 sizes, 16 to 22 inch | 137 sizes, 16 to 24 inch |
| Made in both | 40 sizes 225/40 R18225/45 R18225/50 R18235/40 R18235/45 R18245/35 R18245/40 R18245/45 R18255/35 R18255/40 R18255/45 R18265/35 R18and 28 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A89%B11% | A94%B6% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C82%B10%A9% | D71%C22%A7% |
| EU label noise | 70-75 dB B100% | 66-73 dB B76%A24% |
| On the market since | 2022 | 2018 |
| Replaced | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (2015) | Yokohama Advan Sport V105 (2010) |
| Awards | Winner: Best Tyres for Hot Hatches (Compact Sports Cars) (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: Best Tyres for Hot Hatches (DriverReviews, 2024/25) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Pilot Sport 5 was the dearer tyre in 5 of the 5 tests that listed prices, by 30.8% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
Michelin's Pilot Sport 5 and Yokohama's Advan Sport V107 sit in the same modern “fast road” summer segment, but their priorities come through very differently in back-to-back independent testing. Across 10 shared tests in common performance sizes (mainly 225/40-45 R18 and 245/45 R19), the Pilot Sport 5 repeatedly lands near the top of the rankings, while the V107 tends to place mid-pack to low despite flashes of real pace.
The headline pattern is simple: the Yokohama often looks strong on a dry braking chart and can feel lively and engaging when pushed, but it gives back too much in wet stopping, efficiency and running costs. The Michelin is rarely the outright “hero” in any single sporty metric, yet it keeps stacking small-to-large advantages where they matter day-to-day-wet braking margins, predictable handling balance, comfort/refinement, and especially wear and rolling resistance-making it the more complete tyre for most drivers.
Conclusion
Looking across the full spread of results, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is the safer, more rounded buy. It dominates wet braking in most shared tests (8 wins out of 10), often by meaningful distances-e.g., 28.3 m vs 29.9 m in the 2026 Top Tyre Review test, and 43.2 m vs 49.6 m in the 2025 Auto Bild performance test. It also consistently leads in efficiency (rolling resistance wins 6/6 where measured; e.g., 7.97 vs 10.1 kg/t in AutoBild 2026) and longevity, with large projected mileage gaps (e.g., 59,670 km vs 45,630 km in AutoBild 2026; 56,400 km vs 34,300 km in ADAC 2025). Even where Michelin's purchase price is higher, the tyre frequently “wins back” the cost through wear and energy consumption.
The Yokohama Advan Sport V107's case is narrower but real: it is frequently excellent in dry braking (6 category wins) and can be very quick in dry handling in certain tests, with strong steering feel and a “fun” factor noted by testers (including being singled out as track-day friendly in 2023). It also often shows good straight-line aquaplaning speed (e.g., 78.1 km/h vs 75.9 km/h in Top Tyre Review 2026; 93 vs 92 km/h in AutoBild 2026). The issue is that the V107's wet braking is too often behind the Michelin, and its consistently high rolling resistance and lower wear projections are recurring devaluation factors. Practical takeaway: if you want a premium-feeling, confidence-in-the-rain tyre that stays strong over its life, the Pilot Sport 5 is the dependable choice; if your driving is mostly dry and you value sharper, more “playful” responses and a lower upfront price, the V107 can fit-just expect higher running costs and less wet safety margin.
Pilot Sport 5 vs Advan Sport V107: your questions
Is the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 or the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 the better tyre?
In the 10 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 finished ahead 9 times and the Advan Sport V107 once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Pilot Sport 5 scores 9.4 and the Advan Sport V107 8.8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Pilot Sport 5 or the Advan Sport V107?
The Pilot Sport 5 led 32 of the 38 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.9% shorter in the wet across 10 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Advan Sport V107 led 10 of the 20 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 0.9% shorter in the dry across 10 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Pilot Sport 5 lasted 50.7% longer in the wear tests (5 tests), had 17.3% lower rolling resistance (6 tests) and shed 34.8% less rubber in the abrasion test (2 tests). Owners rate wear 8/10 for the Pilot Sport 5 and 5.5/10 for the Advan Sport V107.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.2/10 for the Pilot Sport 5 and 6.3/10 for the Advan Sport V107.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Pilot Sport 5 85% from 135 reviews and the Advan Sport V107 73% from 25. 83% of Pilot Sport 5 owners would buy it again, against 54% for the Advan Sport V107.
Which is more expensive?
In the 5 tests that listed prices, the Pilot Sport 5 was the dearer tyre in 5 of them, by 30.8% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Pilot Sport 5 is made in 66 sizes (16 to 22 inch) and the Advan Sport V107 in 137 (16 to 24 inch). 40 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Pilot Sport 5 is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Advan Sport V107 A and D.
Which is the newer tyre?
The Pilot Sport 5 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2022, the Advan Sport V107 in 2018. The Pilot Sport 5 replaced the Michelin Pilot Sport 4. The Advan Sport V107 replaced the Yokohama Advan Sport V105.
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