Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Name: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Brand: Michelin
Rating: 4.3 (71 reviews)

The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 builds on the impressive range of ability of the PS4, improving the tread life, having sharper more precise steering, and offering higher levels of grip in the dry and wet.

Tire review data from 71 tire reviews averaging 86% over 357,247 miles driven, and 13 tests with an average result of 3rd.

Dry Grip 92%

Wet Grip 93%

Road Feedback 82%

Handling 83%

Wear 83%

Comfort 85%

Buy again 85%

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First On Market	January 2022
Wheel Size	17 - 21"
Width	205 - 285mm
Profile	30 - 55

Rolling Resistance	A - C
Wet Grip	A - B
Noise (dB)	72 - 75
Winter Rating	Not Winter Rated

The Pilot Sport 5 is ranked 10th of 79 Summer Max Performance tires.

This tire replaced the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.

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3rd

Latest Tire Test Results

2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test

3rd of 18 tires

The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 achieves a "good" overall rating, earning "good" scores for both driving safety and environmental performance. On dry roads, while providing adequate feedback, it can be somewhat sensitive to temperature increases. However, it maintains stability during emergency maneuvers and achieves "very good" braking performance. Similar to other tires tested, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 also achieves top marks in wet conditions, demonstrating excellent braking and handling, making it one of the best tires in wet conditions. Its environmental impact is positive, thanks to its excellent projected mileage, low abrasion, and efficient performance.

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2025 AZ Summer Tire Test

4th of 10 tires

On dry pavement, the Michelin feels secure and stable but not as dynamic as the top performers. It delivers good grip in fast corners but understeers earlier than the sportiest contenders. Wet performance is characterized by balanced, predictable behavior and strong resistance to aquaplaning, though braking distances are merely good rather than exceptional. The Michelin follows brand tradition with minimal wear and excellent longevity, but its higher noise levels and average efficiency hold it back slightly. It prioritizes consistent performance throughout a long service life over maximum initial grip, appealing to high-mileage drivers seeking reliability and durability.

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2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout

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Questions and Answers for the Michelin Pilot Sport 5

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January 26, 2022

When do you expect to review the new Pilot Sport 5 tires?

I'm working hard to be the first on the new PS5, but realistically it's not possible to test before spring so I'm expecting March time.

April 10, 2022

Why PS5, compared to Asym 6, can be both average in wet grip/handling and excellent at aquaplaning resistance? Intuitively, a tire that better resists aquaplaning performs better in wet conditions, right?

Wet handling uses around 1 mm of water which doesn't really challenge a new tires aquaplaning properties so is more about the mechanical grip of the compound, where aquaplaning tests are usually conducted in 8 mm of water which is all about tread design.

June 14, 2022

I have kia stinger with pilot sport 4 tires and had a punctured front left tire. I cannot find the ps4 to buy anymore just the pilot sport 5. Will it be ok to switch both front tires to ps5 and keep the rear tires in ps4? They are new ps4 less than a 1000km.

Yes, mixing the Pilot Sport 5 and Pilot Sport 4 is totally ok as long as you match the left and right on the axle.

September 28, 2022

How come the pilot sport 5 is only available as a 97y not a 93y as well for the 245/40 r18 tire. The pilot sport 4 was available in both and I had the 93y. Is the 97y still suitable?

You can always go up in load rating so the 97Y will be fine. They might release a 93Y in the future if the market demands it however there's a chance it would be the same tire with a different sidewall so don't worry about fitting the 97Y.

September 30, 2022

Can you please have a chat with Michelin to find out about when the new tire size will arrive ? With only 44 launched I think there are a lot more to come as the PS4 were 130+ size. I am especialy interested in 215/50R17 for my Honda Civic

Unfortunately I don't have any new data yet, you could try contacting Michelin directly through their website and they might be able to give you a hint!

November 5, 2022

What is the new tire tread depth of the ps5? My brand new ones fitted prior to an MOT measured 6.5mm during the mot and were described as 23% worn

The new tread depth of the PS5 varies by size. Our test size of 225/45 R17 had 7.6mm at new, but larger wider tires often start with less.

December 21, 2022

I have a Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG, fitted with four new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 in late 2021. Unfortunately, the offside rear wheel was damaged and had to be replaced over the summer, and was fitted with a Pilot Sport 5 as the PS4 was no longer available. As the nearside PS4 had very little wear and the PS5 has much the same tread pattern, I was advised it wasn’t necessary to ‘match’ it with a replacement. Is this accurate?

I'm sure you could get lots of different opinions on this, and while I'd rather have the axle matched in this case I'm sure it won't be a huge issue. one thing to note, the PS5 will wear much more slowly than the PS4 so keep an eye on things.

May 11, 2023

Is it ok to fit an SUV with (275/45/R20) Michelin PS5 or better stick with PS4 SUV? The PS5 is given as an option in the Michelin web site for both Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7 but not for Mercedes GLE (probably because the 265/45/R20 is not available?)

If you can get the correct load rating it shouldn't be an issue, but finding a PS5 in an SUV load rating could be tricky.

September 4, 2023

Does the 5 have a rim protector? The protruding rubber that reduces risk of curbing? My Ps4s have them but no info online about it on the 5.

Rim protection varies by tire size, but in my testing I've found the PS5 to have a small rim protector. If rim protection is important to you, I suggest looking at the Potenza Sport.

September 11, 2024

When l rotate the PS 5 tires on my Mazda MX5 should l keep them on the same side or cross them over

Assuming you have the same front and rear size, you should rotate them in an X pattern, eg front left to right rear.

If you have different sizes front and rear then you can only rotate them side to side.

December 15, 2024

On 15.12.2024 I have seen on the German Michelin Website the Pilot Sport 5 with BMW star mark in 225/40 R19 and 255/35 R19. Is there any news about it? The label classes seems different to the normal version without star mark. Thanks Jan

I don't have any concrete details but in those sizes it looks to be a new OE fitment for an 'regular' (non-M) model. The M models will always get the S varient.

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Top 3 Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Reviews

Given 89% while driving a Volkswagen Golf MK7 R 300 BHP (225/40 R18) on mostly country roads for 2,000 spirited miles

I've bought the new Michelin Pilot Sport 5 for my Golf R as I previously had the Pilot Sport 4 tires. What a fantastic difference these new tire are. Theres far less noise, the grip in the wet is better and the dry grip is almost the same if not better as well. I would definitely be buying these again.

Helpful 481 - tire reviewed on January 12, 2022

Given 99% while driving a BMW 420d (225/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 37,000 spirited miles

So after 20 years of getting GY's (loved most of them), Continental (loved all of them), Pirelli (hated most of them) and Bridgestone (hated all of them), I got first time ever Michelin PS5 2 years ago on my 4 series coupe Bmw, they're 225/45/18 size. After that I was so amazed by Michelin generally that I changed to them on all of my cars including 911 997 and as long as they make them this good I'll keep buying them. The wear is amazing and like they told me in the tire shop (that they will stay the same all their legal life) they did. So after 60k km, yes 60k km they were down to legal limit and just today I put a set of new ones. The GY and Continental always performed well at the beginning but after half of the life it would go significantly down. This performed 50% better in wear than ever before. Max I got before on any tire was 40k km. Yes compared to Pirelli Cinturato P7 run flats the car was equipped from new there is a bit of less steering precision but my God have well they keep corners at Dolomiti mountain roads both in wet and dry and all the way at 50k km, I could actually say that only at around 55k km the back end was much happier going out. I was so blown away by them that I also got for the same car winter Alpin 5 tires and they are amazing as well. I can just say (in my case other people can have different opinions) there is Michelin and then there are other tires.

Helpful 139 - tire reviewed on April 2, 2024

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That's some incredible mileage from the Pilot Sport 5! Michelin work hard on their total life performance, which isn't something that's often tested, so it's great to see real world experiences at end of life.

Given 90% while driving a BMW 140i xdrive (265/35 R18) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles

245/40/18 Fronts 265/35/18 Rears Got these on my stage 2+ 470bhp/710nm M140i. I had Goodyear Super Sports on and I didn’t really gel well with them. The road feedback was definitely better (had PS4 before the super sports) but for grip Wet & Dry the PS4 was much better. This new PS5 is the same story. Fantastic grip dry and wet, little less noisy than the PS4. However the same issue with the vague steering feel is there same as the PS4. You know you have the best of the best tire but it can be a little unpredictable if you do find the limits of the tire to know what the tires doing. It’s definitely noticeable after coming from the Goodyears to the Michelin’s but take nothing away the Michelin, it’s is in a different league IMO when it comes to my car and the way it’s set up anyway. I had quite a lot of traction issues with the Goodyears, didn’t seem to get the power down as smooth as I liked, and since going back to Michelin I can comfortably get the power down without my traction light thinking it’s Christmas flashing on and off. I’ll compensate the vague steering feel for the sheer grip you get back. My new choice of tire from now!

Helpful 174 - tire reviewed on March 29, 2022

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Given 96% while driving a Lexus IS300 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 30 spirited miles

Very happy with the PS5's. Longer wearing than the PS4's. Grip much the same but I do not push the car as hard as I used to. Much better than the original Bridgestones that I threw away after 20000km as they were dangerous at speed in the wet.

Helpful 0 - tire reviewed on March 7, 2025

Given 94% while driving a Audi TT RS (255/35 R19) on mostly country roads for 1,000 spirited miles

These tires are amazing, they combine road comfort and high performance. The sidewall is a little softer than I would like, but increasing tire pressure to 40 psi mostly negates this. The grip is incredible, so predictable and consistent, dry or wet, it just hooks onto the road and doesnt let go. The grip gets even better when the tires heat up. Car feels very stable under braking and hard acceleration. Definitely a good choice for a high performance car that doesnt really go on the race track much, great for normal roads. 10/10 would get a speeding ticket again.

Helpful 2 - tire reviewed on March 2, 2025

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Given 97% while driving a Honda Accord (225/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 3,000 spirited miles

Here comes a review for Asian market which specifically for Malaysia end-users.
Hands down the best tire that you can have. Besides from the price, everything was top notch and deliver one of the highest performance which for me is the best so far. Been fitted the tire for my 2015 Honda Accord 2.0 T2A, which I used Primacy 4 previously.

In conclusion, simply exceptionally good in both dry and wet conditions. With a really fast response to the steering wheel, great road feedback, very predictable and a really good handling overall. The tires just reached their 5000km milestone after just 6 weeks of installing. For a very spirited driving style and covering to almost all mix type of roads - consist of highways, urban/city, regional and old roads, I've been very satisfied with the tires that meet my needs as a sale engineer which need me to travel a lot to meet clients in different states and basically had the car as my 2nd home.

Right from the start, I definitely can feel the difference compared to the previous set. The tires response really well to the acceleration/gas pedal and braking. It does give me confidence to go through the roads really fast and trust it's braking power. From hitting 140km/h on average daily driving and up to 220-230km/h if the situation allow, the tires help me to swift between cars and deliver predictable + solid cornering at highspeed. Both in dry and wet conditions.

Stunning sidewall, high grip, low noise and I also noticed that it has a good treadwear/longetivity that compliment well with my high speed driving style and lots of deep braking. The tread still looks like new and significantly less wear on the surface. Coming from other brand of tire sales engineer that specifically target TBR (Truck Bus Radial) and LT (Light Truck), this review isn't a biased opinion but rather an honest one which Michelin Pilot Sport 5 did exceed all my expectations and overall improve/gave a whole new driving experience. A really worthy value for the money spent. Very recommended.

Helpful 20 - tire reviewed on December 22, 2024

Given 94% while driving a MG ZT 135 CDTi (225/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles

Simply said, amazing tires. With this car I’ve already made over 180.000 miles mainly on highways and country roads, 60% on summer tires and 40% on winter tires. Tried many different tire brands and models but PS5 are simply the best you can get. My driving style is usually “efficient” which means I don’t necessarily have to fly at illegal speeds on highways but like to enjoy corners at country roads where I don’t want to lose my speed, and that’s where you appreciate good grip and handling. The PS5 are absolutely incredible on the wet, you can easily and safely go on highways at speed limit even in heavy rain and that’s where you notice the difference from other tires, too. The only discipline where it is not the best is the race track, on a track day they are not as good as PS4, but for public traffic they are perfect.

Helpful 15 - tire reviewed on December 22, 2024

Given 93% while driving a Mercedes Benz C250 CDI Blutec (225/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 13,000 spirited miles

Two sets later, first one on 225/45r17 which i drove for about 6-7000 kilometers before selling those wheels, and now on my 18 inch combo of 225/40r18 and 255/35r18 which I did around 22-23.000km to this point... Man I love this tire... Such combination of comfort, sportiness and performance is honestly hard to match... At this mileage front tires are at only 50% of legal depth tread, and rear ones surely have over 65% left to them, and I drive rather hard. I find this apsolutely mind-blowing tread life for UHP tires... Will buy again, and again, and again, until they come with PS6

Helpful 18 - tire reviewed on October 9, 2024

Given 83% while driving a Volkswagen Golf GTI MK7 (225/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles

Pretty good dry grip, even better wet grip. Wear is reasonable considerigng it's an UHP terry, but it is expected from Michelin anyhow. I've been using PS4 earlier which I found a bit better than these PS5. There is an annoying noise at about 100 km/h. At the end of the day I like these tires. I am using them for the 2nd season.
(On my other car I am using Falken Azenis FK520, and those are not much inferior to these Michelins.)

Helpful 18 - tire reviewed on October 5, 2024

Given 87% while driving a Peugeot RCZ GT 156THP (235/45 R19) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles

Only done 1000 miles but these new Michelin sport 5s are very good and a noticeable improvement on the 4s.
They handle well, no notice able uneven wear pattern as yet.
They are quiet too.
And pot holes seem less jarring, more adsorption from the rubber compound?

Helpful 22 - tire reviewed on September 8, 2024

Given 85% while driving a BMW 325i (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 1,500 spirited miles

Very impressed with the dry grip, didn't think you could have such grip without going to a semi slick, this is worlds ahead of other premium tires I have felt. (looking at you pzero and pilot super sport, although on very different cars, which were not mine) They also do not compromise on wet grip, even on the ancient chassis of the e36, it felt perfectly safe to drive in a downpour with standing water. They're also still comfortable and quiet which is not always a given with performance tires.

Helpful 21 - tire reviewed on September 3, 2024

Given 83% while driving a Mercedes Benz C250 (255/35 R19) on mostly town for 1,500 average miles

I bought the PS5s to replace run flat Pirelli P-Zeros, as I wanted tires that would be more comfortable and last longer. I started off a bit disappointed as they felt less grippy and made the steering quite vague. But after a thousand kms they have changed and now prove to have great levels of grip. They are quiet, ride well (noticeably better than the old run flats) and that sidewall looks fantastic. The Pirellis had slightly more grip and better steering feel, but the expected longevity of the Michelins is worth the trade-off. Only thing I wish they had would be better rim protection as it's quite narrow.

Helpful 16 - tire reviewed on August 25, 2024

Given 100% while driving a BMW 320d XDrive saloon (225/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles

One of the best summer tires that i bought

Helpful 24 - tire reviewed on August 14, 2024

Given 80% while driving a Honda Accord Euro (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 300 spirited miles

Now I've only had these tires fitted for a little over a week so take my review with a pinch of salt, but I feel like I have driven the car enough to give a brief review of how they feel. Firstly - the grip. I've heard lots if great things about how grippy these tires are and they are very much true. You can carry lots of speed into corners and they'll just grip up and go round them without any hassle. The difference is especially noticeable coming from the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus fitted by the previous owner. The steering is quite sharp, with very little hesitation and slip when you turn in. The level of grip in both the dry and wet is very impressive and confidence inspiring. They also very comfortable and quiet for daily driving which again is impressive considering the performance. Can't comment on wear since I've only had them for so little time. The only drawback, like many have mentioned is the feedback. For a sporty tire it really doesn't provide a lot of feedback and feel back to the driver. Yes, the steering is sharp and the grip is incredible, but I definitely wished there was more feedback provided. Still, considering how good of an all rounder the PS5s are, I can still easily recommend them.

Helpful 23 - tire reviewed on August 12, 2024

Given 89% while driving a Ford Falcon xr6 (245/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 2,500 spirited miles

Hands down the best tires I've used on this car, the only negative is the highish price, but they are worth every penny. Stable and predictable at the limit, with a very neutral balance, with the on-centre response being fairly good, the steering feels communicative and with a nice weighting, at all speeds. On highways and country roads, they are nice and quiet, and easily ride over bumps. In the rain, these are by far the best tires I have ever used, great through heavy rain and stop amazingly. I still haven't aquaplaned on the PS5, which is a testament to the great life of the tire, and I have noticed no wear at all.