Pilot Sport 5
Strong: wet roads and aquaplaning
Where this tyre is strong
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 in tests
The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 summer tyre has been tested in 2 independent tyre tests in 2025 (Auto Express and Auto Bild). Its TyreRanker score is 90/100, which ranks it No. 10 among 62 tested summer tyres. The Pilot Sport 5 has proved a strong, well-balanced choice in tests.
The Pilot Sport 5 has won one test: Auto Bild 2025. Its weakest placing was No. 4 of 9 (Auto Express 2025).
The Pilot Sport 5 is strongest in the wet (93 points, class average 79) and in aquaplaning resistance (97 points, class average 90). The tests revealed no clear weak spot.
The tests used size 225/40 R18. In size 225/40 R18, prices start at €129.15 (prices are subject to change).
Test timeline
Rank = the test organiser's ranking. On the right: the TyreRanker score from that test's measurements.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 a good summer tyre?
The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 received a TyreRanker score of 90/100 and ranks No. 10 among 62 summer tyres. The score is based on the measurements and testers' verdicts from independent tests (2 in total).
How many tests has the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 won?
The Pilot Sport 5 has won one test: Auto Bild 2025. Its weakest placing was No. 4 of 9 (Auto Express 2025).
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Michelin Pilot Sport 5?
The Pilot Sport 5 is strongest in the wet (93 points, class average 79) and in aquaplaning resistance (97 points, class average 90). The tests revealed no clear weak spot.