Michelin Pilot Sport 5 - Test Results

Test Statistics

17

Tests Completed

3rd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

6th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across 16 summer tests the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 delivers a consistently strong all‑round performance with standout aquaplaning security and class‑leading durability, typically finishing top three overall (average 3.1) and winning multiple tests (1/21 Auto Bild 2025; 1/9 Tire Reviews 2022/23). Wet performance is broadly strong with frequent top‑five results, and dry capability is competitive if not often the absolute best. Rolling resistance is usually mid‑pack to good.
Key weaknesses are external noise and purchase price, which repeatedly rank near the bottom, and occasional dry/wet handling pace versus the very sportiest rivals. Nonetheless, the balance of performance, safety in standing water, and excellent wear make it a top-tier UHP choice for daily and fast road use.

Performance Strengths

Aquaplaning & Wet Safety Strong
• 1st straight aquaplaning in 2025 Die Reifentester (78.2 km/h, 1/8)
• 1st straight and curved aquaplaning in 2025 Auto Express (1/9 both)
• 2nd straight, 1st curved aquaplaning in 2023 TR UHP test (80.5 km/h straight 2/6; curved 1/6)
• 1st straight aquaplaning in 2022/23 TR 17" (87.44 km/h, 1/9)
Wear & Durability Strong
• 2nd wear in 2025 Auto Bild (52,170 km, 2/20)
• 2nd wear in 2025 ADAC (56,400 km, 2/18; abrasion 2/18)
• 1st wear and abrasion in 2023 TR UHP (30,595 km wear 1/6; abrasion 1/6)
• 2nd wear in 2023 AutoBild UHP (55,600 km, 2/20)
• 1st abrasion in 2025 AZ (0.085 mm/1000km, 1/10)
Overall Consistency & Awards Strong
• 1st overall in 2025 Auto Bild (1/21)
• 1st overall in 2022/23 TR 17" (1/9)
• 2nd overall in 2025 Autobild 52‑tire shootout (2/52)
• Top 3 overall placements across multiple tests (e.g., 3/18 ADAC 2025; 2/6 Sport Auto 2024; 2/6 TR 2023)
Wet Braking & Handling (general) Moderate
• 3rd wet braking in 2025 ADAC (29.2 m, 3/18)
• 5th wet handling and 5th wet braking in 2025 Auto Bild (73.3 km/h 5/21; 43.2 m 5/21, both within ~1% of best)
• 3rd wet braking and 3rd wet circle in 2025 Auto Express (31.6 m 3/9; 28.2 s 3/9)
• 2nd wet handling in 2024 TopTireReview Asia (80.93 s, 2/6)
Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Moderate
• 3rd rolling resistance in 2025 Auto Express (7.45 kg/t, 3/9)
• 2nd rolling resistance in 2023 Sport Auto (8.2 kg/t, 3/6)
• 2nd rolling resistance in 2023 TR UHP (8.6 kg/t, 2/6)

Performance Weaknesses

External Noise Strong
• 17/20 noise in 2025 Auto Bild (74.3 dB, +4.2% from best)
• 10/10 noise in 2025 AZ (71 dB, worst)
• 16/18 noise in 2025 ADAC (73.1 dB)
• 18/21 noise in 2023 AutoBild UHP (73.8 dB)
• 12/13 noise in 2023 AutoBild Sports Car (68.3 dB)
Purchase Price / Value Strong
• Price worst in 2023 AutoBild Sports Car (500, 13/13; +78.6% from best)
• Price 20/20 in 2023 AutoBild UHP (695, +73.8% from best)
• Value mid‑pack to weak in 2025 ADAC (Value 10/18) and 2025 AZ (Value 6/10)
Peak Dry/Wet Handling Pace vs Class Leaders Moderate
• Dry handling 7/10 in 2025 AZ (+1.3% from best)
• Dry handling 5/6 in 2023 TR UHP (+1.2%) and wet handling 6/6 (+3.8%)
• Wet handling 5/9 in 2025 Auto Express (+1.2%), wet circle 6/21 in 2025 Auto Bild (+1.9%)
Occasional Dry/Wet Braking Variability Minor
• Dry braking 7/9 in 2025 Auto Express (+8.2%) and 6/8 in 2025 Die Reifentester (+4%)
• Wet braking 5/6 in 2023 TR UHP (+7.4%) vs multiple top‑5 results elsewhere

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025

The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 established itself as the clear performance benchmark, finishing first in all four dynamic tests. In the dry, it delivered the fastest handling lap and shortest braking d...

Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling