Linglong Sport Master vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Across 8 shared professional tests, the pattern is consistent: Linglong can win specific “headline” metrics (especially wet braking), but Michelin wins the comparison overall far more often thanks to higher limits, better balance at and beyond the edge, and dramatically better wear/efficiency. If you want a tire that feels predictable and sporty every day-and still makes financial sense over its lifespan-these tests show why the PS5 is usually rated near the top of the field while the Linglong tends to land in the lower half despite a few standout results.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been eight tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Linglong Sport Master | one | |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | seven |
While it might look like the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is better than the Linglong Sport Master purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding wet braking performance across tests (wins 7/8; as low as 25.2 m vs 27.7 m in a 245/45 R19 braking test)
- Lower purchase price and often strong upfront value positioning (e.g., cheaper price points in Auto Bild tests)
- Consistently lower measured pass-by noise than Michelin in shared results (wins noise in 5/5 reported comparisons)
- Competitive straight-line aquaplaning results in several tests (often edging the PS5 by ~0.6-2.0%)
- Superior dry handling speed and markedly better steering precision/subjective dynamics (wins dry handling 5/5; e.g., 112.9 vs 112 km/h and 10 vs 6 subjective points in Sport Auto)
- Stronger overall balance and higher confidence near the limit in most test narratives (more predictable, agile, stable)
- Much longer wear life (e.g., 59,670 vs 35,570 km; 52,170 vs 22,570 km; 55,600 vs 27,600 km)
- Lower rolling resistance/greater efficiency in all shared reports (typically ~4-13% better), aiding fuel/energy consumption
Dry Braking
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during six dry braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 stopped the vehicle in 1.01% less distance than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Dry Braking: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during five dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was 1.62% faster around a lap than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scored 40% more points than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Linglong Sport Master was better during seven wet braking tests. On average the Linglong Sport Master stopped the vehicle in 1.87% less distance than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Wet Braking: Linglong Sport Master
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during four wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was 2.31% faster around a wet lap than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scored 6.67% more points than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 had 0.36% higher lateral wet grip than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Wet Circle: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 floated at a 1.14% higher speed than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 slipped out at a 10.38% higher speed than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Linglong Sport Master was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Linglong Sport Master scored 1.46% more points than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Linglong Sport Master
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Noise
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Linglong Sport Master was better during five noise tests. On average the Linglong Sport Master measured 2.24% quieter than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Noise: Linglong Sport Master
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Wear
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during three wear tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is predicted to cover 48.79% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Wear: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Value
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during two value tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 proved to have a 8.94% better value based on price/1000km than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Value: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Price
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Linglong Sport Master was better during two price tests. On average the Linglong Sport Master cost 40.59% less than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Price: Linglong Sport Master
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 had a 7.98% lower rolling resistance than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 lost 33.09% less particle wear matter than the Linglong Sport Master.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Real World Driver Reviews
Linglong Sport Master Driver Reviews
Drivers report mixed results for the Linglong Sport Master. Positives center on good value with acceptable dry grip and adequate wet performance for daily use, plus notably low noise and comfort per some mid/high-scoring reviews. However, several low-scoring reviews cite poor handling confidence-especially in the wet-and one severe case of balance/vibration issues. Overall, it suits budget-focused, non-sporty driving but lacks consistent performance confidence.
Based on 6 reviews with an average rating of 64%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Driver Reviews
Across 89 reviews, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is widely described as an excellent all-round UHP summer tire with standout wet performance, strong dry grip, and high driver confidence at speed. Many drivers also praise its comfort/refinement and generally low road noise versus rival sporty tires, with a large portion reporting very good tread life for the category. The most repeated drawback is a less engaging steering feel (softer sidewalls, mild understeer, and reduced feedback) compared with sharper alternatives like Pilot Sport 4S/Continental SportContact 7, while price is a smaller but recurring complaint.
Based on 98 reviews with an average rating of 85%
Conclusion
But the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is the better tire in the way that matters most for everyday enthusiastic driving: controllable, repeatable performance. Michelin dominates dry handling and subjective steering/feel (e.g., Sport Auto subjective dry: 10 vs 6 points), generally brakes shorter in the dry, and-crucially-lasts roughly about twice as long in the major wear tests (e.g., 59,670 km vs 35,570 km and 52,170 km vs 22,570 km). It also tends to roll more efficiently (lower rolling resistance in every shared test where reported), which helps running costs. The practical takeaway is simple: Linglong can deliver “one great number,” but Michelin delivers the broader safety margin, consistency and total-life value that most drivers will appreciate long after the initial purchase.
Key Differences
- Wet braking: Linglong repeatedly stops shorter (wins 7/8), sometimes by meaningful margins (e.g., 25.2 m vs 27.7 m; 39.3 m vs 43.3 m in Auto Bild 2026).
- Dry performance and driver confidence: Michelin is consistently faster and far better subjectively on dry handling (e.g., Sport Auto subjective dry 10 vs 6), with more trustworthy balance; Linglong is often described as sluggish in response with a narrower, harder-to-manage limit.
- Longevity: Michelin's wear life is dramatically higher (roughly ~2x in the big Auto Bild wear tests), which can erase or reverse Linglong's upfront price advantage over the tire's life.
- Efficiency: Michelin wins rolling resistance in every shared data point (typically ~8-13% lower), improving running costs and heat management on longer drives.
- Aquaplaning and wet cornering reserves: Michelin more often leads in curved aquaplaning and wet handling pace, while Linglong's strengths skew toward straight-line and braking metrics.
- Ranking consistency: Michelin places near the top of major group tests (e.g., 1st/21, 2nd/21, 3rd/20), while Linglong frequently finishes in the lower half despite occasional standout braking results (e.g., 16th/20, 16th/21, 12th/13, 6th/7).
Overall Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Based on the tire 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 tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire 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 tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire 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 tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.