Owners rate the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 very highly overall, with most highlighting standout grip in both the dry and wet and plenty of confidence for fast road driving. Comfort and refinement are also frequently praised for a UHP tire, with many finding it quiet and easy-going day to day. Wear is more divisive: many report strong mileage, but around one in ten complain of quicker wear than expected (and a smaller group mention uneven wear). Around one in eight owners also wish for sharper, more precise steering feel compared with sportier rivals.
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Bought two PS5's when the original Bridgestone S005s were damaged on potholes during heavy rain. The more I drive on these PS5s the more I like them - especially in the wet. Will get two more soon but maybe try the PS4S to use on the front.
Replaced the original Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 3 which was very goos on dry and comfot performace on Audi A4 40 FWD 2023. I had some coserns about the noise level which should by higher but proven to be very similar. The handling especially on aggressive accelerations was improved dramatically. It is expensive but worth the effort.
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Grippy on dry and wet surfaces. Very good overall refinements over bumps and pots.
As stated, this tires are too much lean towards comfort side. Some times I missed the engagement that offered previous Potenza Sport… poor road feedback and too much understeer for my tastes when you drive really spireted. But I know that, in life, you can’t have everyting
Only one negative drawback is the loss in roundness around half of tread life due to the different wear from inside to outside, causing some frustrating noise (like a damage wheel bearing) when driving.
The PS5 has covered 41k km. I think I could manage other 5k km before change. Not bad for an UHP tire.
In conclusione: PS5 worked very well and, probably, they are the perfect package: sporty, safe, comfortable, low wear and fuel economy in one tire, with almost first place in every aspect is difficult to find in other tires.
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I bought my 2014 BMW M235i (RWD), and straight away put a full set of PS5s on. 225 in the front 245 in the rear. Brand new in the sun these tires were fantastic, from someone whos not really experienced premium tires - the last were a set of goodyear vector4seasons gen 3. And when driving on the UK country lanes, once the tires were warm it made the car feel like an AWD, sticking round every corner, not even breaking traction when pushing it round roundabouts. In the wet and not too cold, the tires were also very impressive. The downsides are when the temperature gets cold. I noticed for me, living in the north of the UK, anything below 12 degrees C the performance would deteriorate significantly, and anything below 7 degrees C i felt like i as using budgets. This is obviously expected for a high performance summer tire, but just be mindful if you're running one set year round, especially if you're in the UK. As i know like many people in the UK, the winters are too mild for a dedicated winter set, but just abit too harsh for dedicated summer tires - and most all seasons are a jack of all trades but a master of none. The worst really for me was the wear. Using year round, ive got about 14 month out of the rears which is about 11,000 miles, now down to 2.5mm. The fronts are still on about 5-5.5mm. I have been looking at a nicer set of wheels, so currently stuck between buying the new set then putting a set of PS5s on those, and some winters on the orignal wheels, or going for the new Michelin CrossClimate 3 Sport.
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 center. 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
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.
