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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 - Test Results

Test Statistics

17

Tests Completed

3rd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

6th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across 17 tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 delivers consistently strong, well-balanced performance with standout wet safety, aquaplaning resistance, and class-leading wear. It scores multiple overall wins and frequent top-three finishes, with few weaknesses beyond external noise and occasional average dry braking/handling results in dense premium fields. Rolling resistance is generally midpack to good, supporting efficiency without compromising grip.
Overall, PS5 excels as an all-rounder: very competitive in wet and dry dynamics, exceptional durability, and strong aquaplaning security. Its main trade-offs are higher price, louder external noise in several tests, and sporadic mid-group dry braking/handling placements versus the very best summer UHP rivals.

Performance Strengths
  • Wet Weather Performance Strong
    • 1/4 wet braking & 1/4 wet handling in 2025 AMS CC3 vs PS5 test
    • 3/9 wet braking and 3/9 wet circle, 5/9 wet handling in 2025 Auto Express
    • 5/52 wet braking in 2025 AutoBild Shootout (+1.1% from best)
    • 3/18 wet braking in 2025 ADAC (+2.8% from best)
    • 3/13 wet braking and 1/13 curved aquaplaning in 2023 AutoBild Sports Car
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Strong
    • 1/8 straight aquaplaning in 2025 Die Reifentester
    • 1/9 straight and 1/9 curved aquaplaning in 2025 Auto Express
    • 1/9 straight aquaplaning in 2022/23 Tyre Reviews 17"
    • 2/13 straight and 1/13 curved aquaplaning in 2023 AutoBild Sports Car
    • 1/6 straight and 1/6 curved aquaplaning in 2024 Asia UHP test
  • Wear / Durability Strong
    • 2/20 wear (52170 km) in 2025 AutoBild Full Test
    • 2/18 wear (56400 km) in 2025 ADAC
    • 1/10 abrasion (0.085 mm/1000km) in 2025 AZ
    • 1/6 wear and 1/6 abrasion in 2023 Tyre Reviews 'Best Performance Tyres'
    • 2/20 wear (55600 km) in 2023 AutoBild UHP
  • Overall Competitiveness / Awards Strong
    • 1/21 overall in 2025 AutoBild Full Test
    • 1/9 overall in 2022/23 Tyre Reviews 17"
    • 2/52 in 2025 AutoBild Shootout
    • 3/18 in 2025 ADAC
    • 2/6 in 2023 Tyre Reviews 'Best Performance Tyres'
  • Dry Performance Moderate
    • 1/4 dry braking & 1/4 dry handling in 2025 AMS CC3 vs PS5
    • Top-4 dry metrics across 2025 AutoBild Full Test (3rd dry braking, 4th dry handling)
    • 1/6 dry braking and 2/6 dry handling in 2024 Sport Auto
  • Efficiency / Rolling Resistance Moderate
    • 1/8 rolling resistance in 2025 Die Reifentester
    • 3/9 rolling resistance in 2025 Auto Express (+6.4% from best)
    • 3/6 rolling resistance in 2024 Sport Auto (+5.1% from best)
    • 2/6 rolling resistance in 2023 Tyre Reviews 'Best Performance Tyres'
Performance Weaknesses
  • External Noise Strong
    • 17/20 noise in 2025 AutoBild Full Test (+4.2% from best)
    • 10/10 noise in 2025 AZ (+6% from best)
    • 16/18 noise in 2025 ADAC (+2.8% from best)
    • 10/10 noise in 2023 AZ (+7.5% from best)
    • 12/13 noise in 2023 AutoBild Sports Car (+2.7% from best)
  • Price / Value Moderate
    • Price 13/13 (most expensive) and Value midpack in 2023 AutoBild Sports Car
    • Price 20/20 (high) and Value 9/20 in 2023 AutoBild UHP
    • Value 10/18 in 2025 ADAC (+153.1% from best)
  • Dry Braking/Handling Variability Moderate
    • 7/9 dry braking and 7/9 dry handling in 2025 Auto Express (+8.2% and +1.3%)
    • 6/8 dry braking and 5/8 subjective dry in 2025 Die Reifentester
    • 5/6 dry handling in 2023 Tyre Reviews 'Best Performance Tyres' (+1.2%)
  • Rolling Resistance Variability Minor
    • 10/20 rolling resistance in 2025 AutoBild Full Test (+17.3% from best)
    • 7/10 rolling resistance in 2025 AZ (+20.4% from best)
    • 4/9 rolling resistance in 2022/23 Tyre Reviews 17" (+26.1% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

1
of 4
Michelin CrossClimate 3 & 3 Sport vs Pilot Sport 5 vs Primacy 5

2025

The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 established itself as the clear performance benchmark, finishing first in all four dynamic tests. In the dry, it delivered the fastest handling lap and shortest braking d...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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5
of 8
2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72

Michelin’s entrant leads the midfield. Outside the aquaplaning tests it rarely shines, but it provides a pleasant, touring‑like driving feel. The Pilot Sport 5 achieves the lowest rolling‑r...
Strong:
Rolling Resistance, Straight Aqua
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4
of 9
2025 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Pirelli P Zero PZ5

The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 repeats its fourth-place finish from last year, again showing standout aquaplaning ability with wins in both tests. It took third in wet cornering and wet braking—withi...
Strong:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
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of 21
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test

2025

The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 offered excellent dynamic handling characteristics and consistently short braking distances on both wet and dry surfaces. Despite being the most expensive tyre in the tes...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Wear
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4
of 10
2025 AZ Summer Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

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 perf...
Strong:
Abrasion, Wear
Weak:
Noise
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3
of 18
2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Continental SportContact 7

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 ...
Strong:
Abrasion, Wear
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2
of 52
2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

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3
of 6
2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test

2024
Winner: Continental MaxContact MC7

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 secured third place with balanced performance. It excelled in aquaplaning tests, leading both longitudinal (78.1 km/h) and lateral (3.31 m/s²) measurements. The tyre also pe...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Handling
Weak:
Rolling Resistance
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4
of 8
2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Vredestein Ultrac

Summary The Michelin Pilot Sport 5, despite high expectations, delivered solid but not podium-placing performance. It excelled in deep water conditions, winning both curved and straight aquaplan...
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2
of 6
2024 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

Balanced and very safe to drive on both wet and dry roads.
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Noise, Curved Aquaplaning
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2
of 6
The BEST Performance Tyres Tested

2023
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

As you would expect from the Michelin brand, the Pilot Sport 5 stood out for it's impressive longevity, boasting the longest tread life among all the tyres tested. It offered a great driving experi...
Strong:
Subj. Dry Handling, Abrasion, Rolling Resistance, Wear, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Subj. Wet Handling
Weak:
Noise, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Price, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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2
of 3
Michelin Pilot Sport VS EV Specific Performance Tyres

2023
Winner: Hankook iON Evo

Good.
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Price, Rolling Resistance, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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2
of 21
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Strong:
Wear
Weak:
Price
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5
of 10
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Continental SportContact 7

In the end, the new Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is only missing a single point for second place. He only performs worse in aquaplaning than the tyre before him. Low rolling resistance, but high price le...
Strong:
Dry Braking
Weak:
Noise, Price, Straight Aqua
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3
of 13
2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Continental SportContact 7

Exemplary.
Strong:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Noise, Price
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6
of 48
2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview

2023
Winner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

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1
of 9
2022/23 Tyre Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test

2022

The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 picks up where the Pilot Sport 4 left off, by being a tyre that does almost everything well! It's only slight weakness across all the tests was an average passby noise, b...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Straight Aqua, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Handling
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