Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Reviews - Page 2

Probably the best overall tire if you want to have it all - UHP tire, but at a slight cost.
This tire has it all: Luxurious feel and looks, quietness, low fuel consumption and low wear as well. Its phenomenal for everyday use and the occasional spirited drive and holds ok on track, wet performance is unreal, i have to remind myself that there is actuall water on the road. Now for all these positives there are a couple of negatives, that most people probably won't notice: If you push these tires to the very limit in track driving style they aren't very good at giving you feedback of where the limit of grip is and it just gives up at some point ofc by then you know that you are pushing the car and tires to extremes and it will give up but you just don't know when exactly, also in NO way are these tires designed for track use, so don't expect to be chasing times, them to be as sharp, grippy and fast as something that is mainly designed for the track and then had to be made ok for the roads also!
So that is it, these are the positives and the negatives (if you consider them as such) of this tire. If you've read all this then by now you have a 100/% chance of getting a good set of tires regardless of what model you choose, most of them you won't notice the difference in between just ask yourself what category of tire you really need/are going to be needing and go and purchase that!

Great so far. Bought two of these when the original OEM Bridgestones were damaged on potholes. Much better than the Bridgestones. Better grip, especially in the wet. Quiet. Too early to tell on wear rate. Looking forward to driving on a twisty road.

On 17 October 2025, I encountered a minor puncture on the right rear of my Bridgestone Potenza Sport tire - a nail punctured the tread. With about 2-3mm of tread remaining and an annual inspection looming in February 2026, I decided it was the perfect opportunity to try something new, even though it set me back GBP 300 / USD400 / HKD3000. Initially, my plan was to keep all four Bridgestone Potenza Sport tires until mid-2026 to avoid any inconsistencies in driving experience from mixing tire brands. However, the allure of trying a new rubber compound, particularly on my Front-Wheel Drive Audi A4 B9 40 TFSI, proved too tempting.

I settled on the highly acclaimed Michelin Pilot Sport series, specifically the PS5s. Before making my purchase, I diligently read numerous reviews including most here on Tire Review, watched several YouTube videos, and consulted with a friendly expert at the tire centre. I must admit, I am quietly impressed. Despite only replacing the rear tires, I have already noticed a significant reduction in tire noise - once again "quietly". Moreover, the tires and suspension now work harmoniously, resulting in a noticeable improvement in ride refinement. The velvet-like Michelin pattern on the side-wall adds an unusual but satisfying tactile experience.

Despiting only clocking around 200km since I bought them, I am already eagerly anticipating the replacement of the front tires. While the Bridgestone Potenza Sport excels in delivering thrilling performance on long, medium-aggression corners, the tire noise is quite prominent, and the ride quality is considerably harsher compared to the Michelin Pilot Sport 5, likely due to a firmer sidewall.

In summary, one cannot have it all. There will always be some compromise between refinement and spirited cornering, depending on personal preference of course. Additionally, it is essential to consider other factors such as road conditions and location. From my travels to Japan, I observed that their flat, well-maintained roads are ideal for Bridgestones, which are designed for such conditions. Conversely, the cambered roads in the UK, Europe, and even Hong Kong are better suited to the Michelin Pilot Sport 5s' curved side-treads. So honestly, there's no wrong - nor right here. Another bizarre variable I'd throw in to your choice is, has this been a brand of rubber you've tried? I am super keen until the day I get pinned down to try all the possible brands in the world. I haven't tried:
Mid-tier: Yokohoma Advan, Hankooks and Kumho's
Top-tier: Goodyear Eagle F1, Pirelli P Zero, Dunlops

Great dry and wet grip.
Works perfectly well with Koni AS struts.
The car must be perfectly aligned to benefit ftom the full potentialnof these tires.

Very nice tire. Would buy it again just because of how it looks... It is very comfortable tire with good feedback. Both on dry and wet it is really good. Aquaplaning is great. On wet they are much better that pirelli pZero but just a hint less god than Pireli PZ4. Feedback was better on PZ4 but PZ4 had far worse wear. Wear on Michelins in negligible (6mm) after 20 000km. So MICHELIN PS5 i would describe as best looking tire made for touring with such upgrades it can take anything and still manage ok feedback with great millage. If you want to have a bit more fun i would recommend Pirelli PZ4 or PZ5 now or Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymetric 6 . For my comfort car and grip without taking it to much to limit Michelin PS5 is best.

I fitted 4 of these on M140i 2 years ago. These are amazing all round tires. Much beterr grip then the Pilot Super Sports * the car came with. However this tires lacks some steering feel, its steers very light, coming from worn super sports it almost felt my tires where still in the air, when driving away after fitting. The limit in dry of the tires is very far, its almost impossible to reach on public roads. In the wet is feels like you are driving on rails. The are very comfortable, they smooth out ridges and other road imperfections. The traction was great untill the last drive, I got 25k km of out of the tires. The sidewall looks nice, but the tires look a bit streched on the rim and bit too much for my liking. I can highly recommend these. However for the M140i the Pilot Sport 4S became availble so I went for these now.

After 5000 km with Kumho Ecsta PS72 i was fed up with vibrations and rebalancing and trying everything to make them run smooth. I switched to Michelin PS5 and what an absolutely lovely tire. The car is completely different. Stable, quiet, comfortable and vibration free. This tire is well known and don’t need any presentation. Buy them and enjoy your car. They just work perfectly!

Very very comfortable, have them on my w211 mercedes e class, changed the car completely, be it comfortability or drivability, only had them for 2 months so I dont know much about durability / wet handling but I bet theyll be better than anything ive had before.

The best tires i ever have. I make a lot of research till i find this even they are very famous (i don t find them in different sizes).
Briliant tires....10+ .

Hello! After years of Ps4s, an excellent tire, I tried, for a too short period, Bridgestone Potenza Sport (later I will provide my final analysis on this excellent but soft tire) however, one look was enough, for those who know Michelin, to review this tire, in fact I immediately had confirmation that it is an excellent Gran Turismo Sport tire unlike the Michelin Ps4s, where the Racing vocation shines through, I confirm your reviews! So, more comfort, more tread for the rain, lower fuel consumption for sure, as is certainly the better final mileage especially compared to Bridgestone.. let's say that... it's an excellent choice for those who don't want to give up a tire that still performs but also starts to take a look at the family budget and wallet ahahah at the only price of a lower feeling and grip in racing situations... to sum up... It's a great GTS tire.

Started of as a good tire, but now the grip is pretty bad after 18000 km. The durability is very good ill have to give it that, but in terms of grip I expected a lot more.
The wet grip was never really good, but it got worse over time, as did the dry grip. In hindsight I should have bought the SportContact 7. Not what I expected of michelin.

I have used 2,5mm of my tires in 3 months! Surely this cannot be right! Jeez, how soft are these tires!