Michelin Pilot Sport 5 - Test Results

Test Statistics

21

Tests Completed

3^rd

Average Position

1^st

Best Result

9^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across 21 tests the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 shows a consistent premium all-round profile, typically finishing near the top of the field (average overall position 3.2) and backed by a test win (Tyre Reviews 2022/23, 1st/9) plus a Highly Recommended award (Tyre Reviews 2023, 2nd/6). The recurring theme is strong controllability and balance (often excellent subjective scores and competitive handling), paired with standout durability in any test that measures wear.

The main compromises are comfort-related and cost-related rather than outright grip in the dry: external noise repeatedly ranks near the bottom, value/price metrics are often weak, and wet braking is frequently mid-pack rather than class-leading. Rolling resistance/efficiency tends to be average at best and sometimes notably behind the leaders depending on test and size.

Performance Strengths

Wear / Durability Strong Details
• 1st/6 wear in Tyre Reviews 2023 (30595 km) and 1st/6 abrasion (65.7 mg/km/t)
• 2nd/20 wear in AutoBild 2026 (59670 km) and 2nd/20 wear in AutoBild 2025 full test (52170 km)
• 2nd/18 wear in ADAC 2025 (56400 km) and 2nd/10 wear in Auto Zeitung 2025 (45000 km), plus 1st/10 abrasion (0.085 mm/1000km)
Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight & Curved) Strong Details
• 1st/9 straight aquaplaning and 1st/9 curved aquaplaning in Auto Express 2025 (88 km/h straight, 0.85 m/s² curved)
• 1st/6 straight aquaplaning and 1st/6 curved aquaplaning in TopTireReview 2024 (78.1 km/h straight, 3.31 m/s² curved)
• 1st/13 curved aquaplaning in AutoBild Sports Car 2023 (2.96 m/s²) and 1st/8 straight aquaplaning in Die Reifentester 2025 (78.2 km/h)
Handling Balance & Driver Confidence (especially subjective ratings) Strong Details
• Test winner overall in Tyre Reviews 2022/23 (1st/9) with 1st/9 subjective wet handling (10 points) and wet handling 2nd/9 (+0.1% from best)
• 1st/20 subjective dry handling in AutoBild 2026 (10 points) and 1st/7 subjective dry handling in Sport Auto 2026 (10 points)
• Highly Recommended in Tyre Reviews 2023 (2nd/6) with 1st/6 subjective dry handling (100 points) and 2nd/6 subjective wet handling (98 points)
Dry Handling Pace (objective lap/handling metrics) Moderate Details
• 2nd/20 dry handling in AutoBild 2026 (+0.2% from best) and 1st/4 dry handling in AMS comparison 2025 (76.9 s)
• 2nd/6 dry handling in Sport Auto 2024 (+0.2% from best) and 1st/3 dry handling in Tyre Reviews EV comparison 2023 (109.1 km/h)
• Typically close to the leader when competitive: AutoBild 2025 full test dry handling 4th/21 (+0.3% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Noise (external/drive-by) Strong Details
• 19th/20 noise in AutoBild 2026 (74.3 dB) and 17th/20 noise in AutoBild 2025 full test (74.3 dB)
• 16th/18 noise in ADAC 2025 (73.1 dB) and 12th/13 noise in AutoBild Sports Car 2023 (68.3 dB)
• Bottom rankings in multiple magazine tests: 10th/10 noise in Auto Zeitung 2025 (71 dB) and 6th/6 noise in Sport Auto 2024 (72.2 dB)
Value / Price Competitiveness Strong Details
• Often among the most expensive: 20th/20 price in AutoBild 2023 (695, +73.8% vs best) and 13th/13 price in AutoBild Sports Car 2023 (500, +78.6% vs best)
• Value scoring tends to lag: 15th/20 value in AutoBild 2026 (+40.1% vs best) and 10th/18 value in ADAC 2025 (+153.1% vs best)
• Premium pricing highlighted alongside only mid-pack value: 9th/20 value in AutoBild 2023 (+43.7% vs best)
Wet Braking (often not class-leading vs top UHP rivals) Moderate Details
• 6th/7 wet braking in Sport Auto 2026 (+6.5% from best) and 9th/20 wet braking in AutoBild 2026 (+10.2% from best)
• 5th/6 wet braking in Tyre Reviews 2023 (+7.4% from best) and 3rd/9 wet braking in Tyre Reviews 2022/23 (+9.8% from best)
• Typically mid-pack in large-field braking shootouts: 9th/50 wet braking in AutoBild 2026 braking test (+9.9% from best) and 5th/52 wet braking in AutoBild shootout 2025 (+1.1% from best)
Rolling Resistance / Efficiency (inconsistent, often mid-pack or below leaders) Moderate Details
• 5th/6 rolling resistance in TopTireReview 2024 (+11.6% from best) and 10th/20 rolling resistance in AutoBild 2025 (+17.3% from best)
• 9th/20 rolling resistance in AutoBild 2026 (+19.5% from best) and 7th/10 rolling resistance in Auto Zeitung 2025 (+20.4% from best)
• Can be competitive in some tests but not consistently: 1st/8 rolling resistance in Die Reifentester 2025 vs 4th/9 in Tyre Reviews 2022/23 (+26.1% from best)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2026 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is at its best on dry roads, where it delivers impressive steering precision, high agility, and clear, trustworthy vehicle balance. It posts the best subjective dry handling ...

Strong:
Subj. Dry Handling

Weak:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking

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