Michelin Pilot Sport 5 - Test Results

Test Statistics

17

Tests Completed

3rd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

6th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across 17 tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 delivers consistently high all-round performance with standout wet safety and aquaplaning resistance, strong dry capability, and class-leading wear. It secures multiple overall wins and frequent podiums (avg. position 2.9), indicating dependable results across sizes and vehicles. Comfort is often praised, and rolling efficiency is usually competitive.
Key weaknesses are external noise and, in some tests, average subjective handling versus the very best rivals. Pricing/value can be mid-pack due to higher purchase cost. Still, its blend of wet security, balanced dry performance, and exceptional longevity makes it one of the most complete UHP choices.

Performance Strengths

Wet Weather Performance Strong
• 1/4 wet braking and wet handling in 2025 AMS CC3 vs PS5 test
• 5/52 wet braking in 2025 AutoBild shootout (+1.1% from best)
• 3/9 wet braking and 5/9 wet handling in 2025 Auto Express (+5.3% and +1.2% from best)
• 3/18 wet braking in 2025 ADAC (+2.8% from best)
• 2/6 wet handling and wet subjective in 2024 TopTireReview (+1.1% / +2.7%)
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong
• 1/8 straight aqua and 1/8 rolling resistance in 2025 Die Reifentester
• 1/9 straight aqua and 1/9 curved aquaplaning in 2025 Auto Express
• 1/6 straight aqua and 1/6 curved aquaplaning in 2024 TopTireReview
• 2/13 straight aqua and 1/13 curved aquaplaning in 2023 AutoBild Sports Cars
• 1/9 straight aquaplaning in 2022/23 Tyre Reviews
Dry Performance Strong
• 1/4 dry braking and handling in 2025 AMS CC3 vs PS5
• 4/21 dry handling (+0.3%) and 3/21 dry braking (+2.8%) in 2025 AutoBild full test (overall 1/21)
• 2/6 dry handling and 1/6 dry braking in 2024 Sport Auto
• Top-7 dry metrics across large fields in 2023/2025 AutoBild/ADAC shootouts
Wear / Durability Strong
• 2/20 wear (52170 km) in 2025 AutoBild
• 2/18 wear (56400 km) in 2025 ADAC
• 1/10 abrasion (0.085 mm/1000km) and 2/10 wear (45000 km) in 2025 AZ
• 1/6 wear (30595 km) and 1/6 abrasion in 2023 Tyre Reviews
• 2/20 wear (55600 km) in 2023 AutoBild UHP
Rolling Efficiency / Fuel Moderate
• 1/8 rolling resistance (8.86 kg/t) in 2025 Die Reifentester
• 3/9 rolling resistance (+6.4%) in 2025 Auto Express
• 2/6 rolling resistance (+2.4%) in 2023 Tyre Reviews
• Fuel 8/18 (+5.7%) in 2025 ADAC (competitive)
Comfort / Subjective Balance Moderate
• 1/20 comfort in 2025 AutoBild full test
• 3/6 subjective wet and 3/6 comfort in 2024 TopTireReview
• 2/9 comfort in 2022/23 Tyre Reviews
• Article notes: responsive steering, progressive balance (2023 Tyre Reviews)
Awards / Overall Results Strong
• 1/21 overall in 2025 AutoBild UHP
• 1/9 overall in 2022/23 Tyre Reviews
• 2/52 in 2025 AutoBild shootout
• 3/18 in 2025 ADAC
• 4/9 in 2025 Auto Express

Performance Weaknesses

Noise Strong
• 17/20 noise (+4.2%) in 2025 AutoBild full test
• 10/10 noise (+6%) in 2025 AZ
• 16/18 noise (+2.8%) in 2025 ADAC
• 7/9 noise (+13%) in 2025 Auto Express
• 12/13 noise (+2.7%) in 2023 AutoBild Sports Cars
Subjective Handling vs Best Rivals Moderate
• 6/8 subjective wet handling (+40%) and 5/8 subjective dry (+20%) in 2025 Die Reifentester
• Subj. dry 5/9 (+12%) in 2022/23 Tyre Reviews
• 7/10 dry handling (+1.3%) in 2025 AZ; 7/9 dry handling (+1.3%) in 2025 Auto Express
Value / Price Moderate
• Value 10/18 (+153.1%) in 2025 ADAC
• Price 13/13 (+78.6%) in 2023 AutoBild Sports Cars
• Price 20/20 (+73.8%) and Value 9/20 (+43.7%) in 2023 AutoBild UHP
• Value 6/10 (+25.3%) in 2025 AZ
Rolling Resistance Variability Minor
• 10/20 RR (+17.3%) in 2025 AutoBild full test
• 7/10 RR (+20.4%) in 2025 AZ
• 4/9 RR (+26.1%) in 2022/23 Tyre Reviews

Performance Over Time

Test History

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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...

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Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling