Michelin Pilot Sport 5

The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 builds on the impressive range of ability of the PS4, improving the tread life, having sharper more precise steering, and offering higher levels of grip in the dry and wet.

Tyre review data from 79 tyre reviews averaging 85% over 479,647 miles driven, and 14 tests with an average result of 3rd.

Dry Grip 91%
Wet Grip 92%
Road Feedback 82%
Handling 82%
Wear 83%
Comfort 84%
Buy again 83%
Expected Mileage 29,220 miles (47,025 km) High Confidence
Test Data

29,797 miles (47,954 km) from 5 test(s)

User Review Data

27,875 miles (44,860 km) from 8 end-of-life reviews

Based on user-submitted reviews where tyres reached end of life

First On MarketJanuary 2022
Wheel Size16 - 21"
Width205 - 285mm
Profile30 - 55
Rolling ResistanceA - C
Wet GripA - B
Noise (dB)70 - 75
Winter RatingNot Winter Rated

The Pilot Sport 5 is ranked 19th of 84 Summer Max Performance tyres.

This tyre replaced the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.

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Tests Included

14

Best Result

1st

Worst Result

6th

Average Result

3rd

Latest Tyre Test Results

2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout
2nd of 52 tyres
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2025 AZ Summer Tyre Test
4th of 10 tyres
  • On dry pavement, the Michelin feels secure and stable but not as dynamic as the top performers. It delivers good grip in fast corners but understeers earlier than the sportiest contenders. Wet performance is characterized by balanced, predictable behavior and strong resistance to aquaplaning, though braking distances are merely good rather than exceptional. The Michelin follows brand tradition with minimal wear and excellent longevity, but its higher noise levels and average efficiency hold it back slightly. It prioritizes consistent performance throughout a long service life over maximum initial grip, appealing to high-mileage drivers seeking reliability and durability.
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2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
3rd of 18 tyres
  • The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 achieves a "good" overall rating, earning "good" scores for both driving safety and environmental performance. On dry roads, while providing adequate feedback, it can be somewhat sensitive to temperature increases. However, it maintains stability during emergency maneuvers and achieves "very good" braking performance. Similar to other tyres tested, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 also achieves top marks in wet conditions, demonstrating excellent braking and handling, making it one of the best tyres in wet conditions. Its environmental impact is positive, thanks to its excellent projected mileage, low abrasion, and efficient performance.
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Questions and Answers for the Michelin Pilot Sport 5

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January 26, 2022

When do you expect to review the new Pilot Sport 5 tyres?

I'm working hard to be the first on the new PS5, but realistically it's not possible to test before spring so I'm expecting March time.
April 10, 2022

Why PS5, compared to Asym 6, can be both average in wet grip/handling and excellent at aquaplaning resistance? Intuitively, a tire that better resists aquaplaning performs better in wet conditions, right?

Wet handling uses around 1 mm of water which doesn't really challenge a new tyres aquaplaning properties so is more about the mechanical grip of the compound, where aquaplaning tests are usually conducted in 8 mm of water which is all about tread design.
June 14, 2022

I have kia stinger with pilot sport 4 tyres and had a punctured front left tyre. I cannot find the ps4 to buy anymore just the pilot sport 5. Will it be ok to switch both front tyres to ps5 and keep the rear tyres in ps4? They are new ps4 less than a 1000km.

Yes, mixing the Pilot Sport 5 and Pilot Sport 4 is totally ok as long as you match the left and right on the axle.
September 28, 2022

How come the pilot sport 5 is only available as a 97y not a 93y as well for the 245/40 r18 tyre. The pilot sport 4 was available in both and I had the 93y. Is the 97y still suitable?

You can always go up in load rating so the 97Y will be fine. They might release a 93Y in the future if the market demands it however there's a chance it would be the same tyre with a different sidewall so don't worry about fitting the 97Y.
September 30, 2022

Can you please have a chat with Michelin to find out about when the new tyre size will arrive ? With only 44 launched I think there are a lot more to come as the PS4 were 130+ size. I am especialy interested in 215/50R17 for my Honda Civic

Unfortunately I don't have any new data yet, you could try contacting Michelin directly through their website and they might be able to give you a hint!
November 5, 2022

What is the new tyre tread depth of the ps5? My brand new ones fitted prior to an MOT measured 6.5mm during the mot and were described as 23% worn

The new tread depth of the PS5 varies by size. Our test size of 225/45 R17 had 7.6mm at new, but larger wider tyres often start with less.
December 21, 2022

I have a Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG, fitted with four new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 in late 2021. Unfortunately, the offside rear wheel was damaged and had to be replaced over the summer, and was fitted with a Pilot Sport 5 as the PS4 was no longer available. As the nearside PS4 had very little wear and the PS5 has much the same tread pattern, I was advised it wasn’t necessary to ‘match’ it with a replacement. Is this accurate?

I'm sure you could get lots of different opinions on this, and while I'd rather have the axle matched in this case I'm sure it won't be a huge issue. one thing to note, the PS5 will wear much more slowly than the PS4 so keep an eye on things.
May 11, 2023

Is it ok to fit an SUV with (275/45/R20) Michelin PS5 or better stick with PS4 SUV? The PS5 is given as an option in the Michelin web site for both Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7 but not for Mercedes GLE (probably because the 265/45/R20 is not available?)

If you can get the correct load rating it shouldn't be an issue, but finding a PS5 in an SUV load rating could be tricky.
September 4, 2023

Does the 5 have a rim protector? The protruding rubber that reduces risk of curbing? My Ps4s have them but no info online about it on the 5.

Rim protection varies by tyre size, but in my testing I've found the PS5 to have a small rim protector. If rim protection is important to you, I suggest looking at the Potenza Sport.
September 11, 2024

When l rotate the PS 5 tyres on my Mazda MX5 should l keep them on the same side or cross them over

Assuming you have the same front and rear size, you should rotate them in an X pattern, eg front left to right rear.

If you have different sizes front and rear then you can only rotate them side to side.
December 15, 2024

On 15.12.2024 I have seen on the German Michelin Website the Pilot Sport 5 with BMW star mark in 225/40 R19 and 255/35 R19. Is there any news about it? The label classes seems different to the normal version without star mark. Thanks Jan

I don't have any concrete details but in those sizes it looks to be a new OE fitment for an 'regular' (non-M) model. The M models will always get the S varient.
April 13, 2025

I am considering the Yokohama advan sport v105 195/50r16 or the Pilot Sport 5 205/50r16 for my mx-5 ND wich one should I get?

It depends what you want from the tire, the Michelin is technically the better tyre, but I imagine the Yokohama would be the more fun option.
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Top 3 Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Reviews

Given 89% while driving a Volkswagen Golf MK7 R 300 BHP (225/40 R18) on mostly country roads for 2,000 spirited miles
I've bought the new Michelin Pilot Sport 5 for my Golf R as I previously had the Pilot Sport 4 tyres. What a fantastic difference these new tyre are. Theres far less noise, the grip in the wet is better and the dry grip is almost the same if not better as well. I would definitely be buying these again.
Helpful 672 - tyre reviewed on January 12, 2022
Given 99% while driving a BMW 420d (225/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 37,000 spirited miles
So after 20 years of getting GY's (loved most of them), Continental (loved all of them), Pirelli (hated most of them) and Bridgestone (hated all of them), I got first time ever Michelin PS5 2 years ago on my 4 series coupe Bmw, they're 225/45/18 size. After that I was so amazed by Michelin generally that I changed to them on all of my cars including 911 997 and as long as they make them this good I'll keep buying them. The wear is amazing and like they told me in the tire shop (that they will stay the same all their legal life) they did. So after 60k km, yes 60k km they were down to legal limit and just today I put a set of new ones. The GY and Continental always performed well at the beginning but after half of the life it would go significantly down. This performed 50% better in wear than ever before. Max I got before on any tyre was 40k km. Yes compared to Pirelli Cinturato P7 run flats the car was equipped from new there is a bit of less steering precision but my God have well they keep corners at Dolomiti mountain roads both in wet and dry and all the way at 50k km, I could actually say that only at around 55k km the back end was much happier going out. I was so blown away by them that I also got for the same car winter Alpin 5 tires and they are amazing as well. I can just say (in my case other people can have different opinions) there is Michelin and then there are other tires.
Helpful 278 - tyre reviewed on April 2, 2024
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That's some incredible mileage from the Pilot Sport 5! Michelin work hard on their total life performance, which isn't something that's often tested, so it's great to see real world experiences at end of life.
Given 63% while driving a SEAT Leon 5F1 1.4 TSI (225/40 R18) on mostly country roads for 10,000 average miles
Started of as a good tyre, but now the grip is pretty bad after 18000 km. The durability is very good ill have to give it that, but in terms of grip I expected a lot more.
The wet grip was never really good, but it got worse over time, as did the dry grip. In hindsight I should have bought the SportContact 7. Not what I expected of michelin.
Helpful 103 - tyre reviewed on May 15, 2025
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Latest Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Reviews

Given 97% while driving a Tesla 2024 Model 3 RWD (235/40 R19) on a combination of roads for 25 average miles
After 5000 km with Kumho Ecsta PS72 i was fed up with vibrations and rebalancing and trying everything to make them run smooth. I switched to Michelin PS5 and what an absolutely lovely tire. The car is completely different. Stable, quiet, comfortable and vibration free. This tire is well known and don’t need any presentation. Buy them and enjoy your car. They just work perfectly!
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Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on July 24, 2025
Given 94% while driving a Mercedes Benz E280 (245/40 R18) on mostly motorways for 1,200 spirited miles
Very very comfortable, have them on my w211 mercedes e class, changed the car completely, be it comfortability or drivability, only had them for 2 months so I dont know much about durability / wet handling but I bet theyll be better than anything ive had before.
Helpful 57 - tyre reviewed on July 2, 2025
There's a new all season tire, can it be best?!
Given 97% while driving a Toyota Prius (215/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 0 average miles
The best tyres i ever have. I make a lot of research till i find this even they are very famous (i don t find them in different sizes).
Briliant tyres....10+ .
Helpful 67 - tyre reviewed on June 22, 2025
Given 89% while driving a Peugeot 308 GTi by P.S. 200Kw (235/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 500 miles
Hello! After years of Ps4s, an excellent tyre, I tried, for a too short period, Bridgestone Potenza Sport (later I will provide my final analysis on this excellent but soft tyre) however, one look was enough, for those who know Michelin, to review this tyre, in fact I immediately had confirmation that it is an excellent Gran Turismo Sport tyre unlike the Michelin Ps4s, where the Racing vocation shines through, I confirm your reviews! So, more comfort, more tread for the rain, lower fuel consumption for sure, as is certainly the better final mileage especially compared to Bridgestone.. let's say that... it's an excellent choice for those who don't want to give up a tyre that still performs but also starts to take a look at the family budget and wallet ahahah at the only price of a lower feeling and grip in racing situations... to sum up... It's a great GTS tyre.
Helpful 83 - tyre reviewed on May 29, 2025
Given 74% while driving a Ford Focus ST (225/45 R19) on mostly town for 400 average miles
I have used 2,5mm of my tyres in 3 months! Surely this cannot be right! Jeez, how soft are these tyres!
Helpful 99 - tyre reviewed on May 5, 2025
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The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is widely regarded as one of the best wearing UHP summer tyres, so you are either driving incredibly quickly or driving a large amount in those months! If neither of these are true it might be worth having your vehicles' alignment checked.
Given 94% while driving a Lexus IS 220D (225/45 R18) on mostly country roads for 45,000 spirited miles
So I initially got these tyres for a 2nd gen Lexus IS - rolled with them around slowly at the start, then after 1 or 2 months of daily driving i decided to see how it would fair in the curves. I have the XL variant and i can say they're TOUGH. Thrashed on them quite a bit with minimal wear totalling around 30 000 kms, after the which that car died and i put the rims on a 2014 VW polo and oh boy they are amazing for hot hatches, be it hairpin turns, mountain roads or urban driving. Will definitely buy again.
Helpful 96 - tyre reviewed on May 3, 2025
Given 83% while driving a Mazda Mazda 3 (2018 5D) (225/45 R18) on mostly motorways for 53,000 spirited miles
Not gonna comment on the performance as the tyres were build for it. Amazed with the wear rate of the tyre. Able to clock 85k KM before feeling uncomfortable with inner tyre wear (rear torsion beam). However still can drive spiritedly in heavy rain but poorly in aqua planning. Up to 60k tread depth were as good new same goes with the performance. The tyre started to feel less comfortable after 70k KM, higher road noise and harsh ride. Changed to MC7 “on paper better than PS5”, regretted not choosing another set of PS5 due to the lack of road feedback.
Helpful 94 - tyre reviewed on April 9, 2025
Given 53% while driving a BMW M4 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 3,500 average miles
bought for M4 f82,nowhere near as good as the continental sport contact 7,in every way.turn in is poorer,grip is poorer and wet grip again nowhere near the conti.only upside is wear factor and they look prettier.,cannot wait till these wear down and stick some conti back on,save ya cash if you have 400-550 bhp and get the conti,they are well cheaper.ok they wear faster but id rather them wear faster than towing my car out a ditch,275-35-19 and 255-35-19
Helpful 97 - tyre reviewed on March 19, 2025
Given 84% while driving a BMW 320d touring (235/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
I've been using those tires on my BMW 320d Touring for a year now. Road noise is slightly louder than with the old tires, however those haven't been UHP tires. Overall I am very satisfied. They have a lot of grip both in dry and wet conditions. Autobahn rides with 200km/h+ feel safe and stable. Hunting corners on country roads is a lot of fun too. I don't drive on race tracks though and I am lacking the expertise to evaluate the performance at the absolute limit.
I think the Pilot Sport 5 are excellent for spirited everyday driving.
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Helpful 113 - tyre reviewed on March 14, 2025
Given 96% while driving a Lexus IS300 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 30 spirited miles
Very happy with the PS5's. Longer wearing than the PS4's. Grip much the same but I do not push the car as hard as I used to. Much better than the original Bridgestones that I threw away after 20000km as they were dangerous at speed in the wet.
Helpful 109 - tyre reviewed on March 7, 2025
Given 94% while driving a Audi TT RS (255/35 R19) on mostly country roads for 1,000 spirited miles
These tires are amazing, they combine road comfort and high performance. The sidewall is a little softer than I would like, but increasing tire pressure to 40 psi mostly negates this. The grip is incredible, so predictable and consistent, dry or wet, it just hooks onto the road and doesnt let go. The grip gets even better when the tires heat up. Car feels very stable under braking and hard acceleration. Definitely a good choice for a high performance car that doesnt really go on the race track much, great for normal roads. 10/10 would get a speeding ticket again.
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Helpful 111 - tyre reviewed on March 2, 2025
Given 97% while driving a Honda Accord (225/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 3,000 spirited miles
Here comes a review for Asian market which specifically for Malaysia end-users.
Hands down the best tyre that you can have. Besides from the price, everything was top notch and deliver one of the highest performance which for me is the best so far. Been fitted the tyre for my 2015 Honda Accord 2.0 T2A, which I used Primacy 4 previously.

In conclusion, simply exceptionally good in both dry and wet conditions. With a really fast response to the steering wheel, great road feedback, very predictable and a really good handling overall. The tyres just reached their 5000km milestone after just 6 weeks of installing. For a very spirited driving style and covering to almost all mix type of roads - consist of highways, urban/city, regional and old roads, I've been very satisfied with the tyres that meet my needs as a sale engineer which need me to travel a lot to meet clients in different states and basically had the car as my 2nd home.

Right from the start, I definitely can feel the difference compared to the previous set. The tyres response really well to the acceleration/gas pedal and braking. It does give me confidence to go through the roads really fast and trust it's braking power. From hitting 140km/h on average daily driving and up to 220-230km/h if the situation allow, the tyres help me to swift between cars and deliver predictable + solid cornering at highspeed. Both in dry and wet conditions.

Stunning sidewall, high grip, low noise and I also noticed that it has a good treadwear/longetivity that compliment well with my high speed driving style and lots of deep braking. The tread still looks like new and significantly less wear on the surface. Coming from other brand of tyre sales engineer that specifically target TBR (Truck Bus Radial) and LT (Light Truck), this review isn't a biased opinion but rather an honest one which Michelin Pilot Sport 5 did exceed all my expectations and overall improve/gave a whole new driving experience. A really worthy value for the money spent. Very recommended.
Helpful 114 - tyre reviewed on December 22, 2024