tyre tests Michelin Pilot Sport 5:
2026
Sport Auto
205/45 R17
good
-
Auto Bild
245/45 R19
highly recommended
3
2025
TCS
225/40 R18
highly recommended
3
ADAC
225/40 R18
good
3
Auto Zeitung
225/45 R18
highly recommended
-
ÖAMTC
225/40 R18
recommended
3
Auto Bild
225/40 R18
highly recommended
2
2024
Sport Auto
215/40 R18
highly recommended
2
2023
Auto Bild
225/45 R18
excellent
2
Auto Bild
225/40 R18
excellent
-
ACE/GTÜ
225/45 R18
highly recommended
3
Auto Zeitung
235/35 R19
highly recommended
-
Scale of scores:
Highest
lowest
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is the new and improved version of the tyre that drivers around the world have come to love. The fifth generation of the sports tyre is designed to increase driving precision. The model boasts very high durability.
The brand’s designers have used proprietary technological solutions to enhance performance. One of the solutions is Michelin Dynamic Response which significantly optimises vehicle handling by increasing responsiveness and improving track accuracy.
MaxTouch Construction Technology optimises the distribution of forces during braking as well as enables stable acceleration and perfect cornering. Additionally, it reduces tread wear. The Wear2check tread wear indicator bar is another interesting quality.
Another feature is the Dual Sport Tread Design Technology, which significantly improves driving quality in the summer. It guarantees excellent traction on wet roads thanks to the internal longitudinal grooves that channel the water away. The outer part of the tread is covered with rigid blocks to improve grip when driving on dry days.
Pilot Sport 5 is a tyre with a distinctive design. It features the unique Premium Touch Technology, a subtle matt microstructure that enhances the visual appeal of the car.
Michelin is the undisputed leader in the tyre industry. Drivers around the world appreciate the brand for its premium solutions. Its constant innovations contribute to the development of the automotive industry.
Michelin
Michelin is one of the world's largest tyre manufacturers, operating continuously since 1889. The brand is renowned for its pioneering technological solutions that improve the safety, durability and fuel efficiency of tyres in the passenger car, truck, motorcycle and specialised machinery segments. The manufacturer consistently invests in research and development, setting trends in sustainable mobility and reducing the environmental impact of transport. The company's goal is to create innovative solutions that enable safer, more economical and environmentally friendly travel.