Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs Yokohama Advan Sport V107
The pattern is consistent: the Advan Sport V107 often posts the headline dry braking numbers (it wins dry braking in 6 of 9 shared comparisons, including 34.1 m vs 34.4 m in the 2026 Autobild 245/45 R19 test), and several reports call out its “sporty” steering feel. The Pilot Sport 5, however, is the more complete road tyre: it places far higher overall in most group tests, dominates wet braking and aquaplaning measures, and repeatedly shows a major advantage in wear and rolling resistance-two factors that strongly shape real-world cost and day-to-day usability.
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 nine tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | eight | |
| 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
- Consistently superior wet braking and wet control in most shared tests (often 5-13% shorter wet stops)
- Stronger aquaplaning resistance across straight and curved tests (frequent category wins)
- Much longer projected wear/mileage (commonly +30% to +65% higher) and lower abrasion
- Lower rolling resistance and slightly better fuel/energy efficiency, improving running costs
- Very strong dry braking performance (wins 6/9 shared dry-braking results)
- Engaging, sporty steering feel and “fun” factor noted in performance testing; capable on track-style driving
- Often slightly lower pass-by/cabin noise in several tests
- Typically cheaper to purchase than Michelin, improving upfront affordability
Dry Braking
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 was better during six dry braking tests. On average the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 stopped the vehicle in 1.19% 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 three tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was 0.09% faster around a lap than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scored 8.45% 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 nine tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during seven wet braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 stopped the vehicle in 6.49% 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 three tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was 1.35% 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 two tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during two subj. wet handling tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scored 8.21% 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 three tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during three wet circle tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was 1.48% 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 six tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during five straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 floated at a 2.91% 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 six tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during five curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 slipped out at a 3.44% 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 three tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scored 8.27% 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 four tyre tests, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 was better during three noise tests. On average the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 measured 0.38% quieter than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Noise: Yokohama Advan Sport V107
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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 five tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during five wear tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is predicted to cover 33.13% 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 five tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during four value tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 proved to have a 11.94% 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 five tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 had a 17.74% 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 one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 lost 24.58% 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
Across 95 reviews, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is widely viewed as an outstanding all-round UHP summer tyre, praised for exceptional wet grip (including strong aquaplaning resistance), very high dry grip, and a confidence-inspiring, stable feel at speed. Many drivers also report a refined ride with good comfort and generally low road noise, alongside strong tread life for the category. Minority concerns focus on a softer/less immediate steering response with reduced road feedback and a tendency toward understeer, especially when pushed hard or in track/heat conditions.
Based on 103 reviews with an average rating of 85%
Yokohama Advan Sport V107 Driver Reviews
Drivers generally describe the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 as a very sporty max-performance summer tyre with strong dry grip, sharp steering, and confident handling/feedback that can hold up surprisingly well for occasional track use. Many also report good wet traction, though several note reduced confidence in colder conditions and some aquaplaning as the tyre wears. The most consistent drawbacks are short tread life for a “premium” tyre and higher road noise/roar on coarse pavement, especially at highway speeds.
Based on 20 reviews with an average rating of 73%
Conclusion
The bigger separating factor is ownership cost and efficiency. The Pilot Sport 5 repeatedly delivers far higher projected mileage (e.g., 59,670 km vs 45,630 km in 2026 Autobild; 56,400 km vs 34,300 km in 2025 ADAC), alongside much lower rolling resistance (often ~16-21% better), which helps fuel/energy consumption and can also mean a calmer long-distance tyre. The Yokohama's purchase price can be lower (e.g., 2023 test price 540 vs 695), but its higher rolling resistance and shorter wear projections regularly drag down overall value and rankings.
Choose the Advan Sport V107 if your priority is a more “alive”, track-day-friendly character and you mainly drive in warm, dry conditions-its subjective fun/feedback and dry braking can be compelling. For everyone else-mixed weather, commuting, touring, and performance road driving where wet safety, longevity and efficiency matter-the Pilot Sport 5 is the smarter, more confidence-inspiring buy. Practical takeaway: the Yokohama can feel sportier at the limit, but the Michelin is the tyre you'll be glad you have when conditions turn wet or miles pile on.
Key Differences
- Wet safety: Pilot Sport 5 repeatedly brakes shorter in the wet (e.g., 43.3 m vs 47.9 m in 2026 Autobild; 43.2 m vs 49.6 m in 2025 Auto Bild), while V107's wet results are more mixed and sometimes lag the top tier.
- Aquaplaning: Michelin more consistently leads in straight/curved aquaplaning (e.g., 2025 Auto Express 88.0 vs 83.8 km/h), with Yokohama only occasionally ahead (e.g., 2026 Autobild straight aqua 93 vs 92 km/h).
- Dry performance character: Yokohama more frequently wins pure dry braking and can edge dry handling on some tracks/sizes, while Michelin tends to score higher in subjective control/precision even when not fastest.
- Efficiency: Yokohama frequently posts markedly higher rolling resistance (e.g., 10.1 vs 7.97 kg/t in 2026 Autobild; 8.97 vs 7.45 in 2025 Auto Express), implying higher fuel/energy use.
- Longevity: Michelin's wear projections are dramatically better across tests (e.g., 56,400 vs 34,300 km in ADAC; 55,600 vs 33,600 km in 2023 Autobild), which often outweighs its higher purchase price.
- Overall standings: Michelin places near the top far more often (e.g., 3/20, 1/21, 2/21), while Yokohama tends to land mid-pack or lower in these same group tests (e.g., 13/20, 19/21, 15/21), largely due to wet/efficiency/wear penalties.
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.
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