The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is designed for drivers of high-performance sports cars, coupes, and sedans who seek a thrilling driving experience without sacrificing everyday usability. As Michelin's 5th generation sport summer tire, it balances responsive handling, confident grip, and extended tread life. It carries a UTQG treadwear rating of 340.
This tire utilizes a high silica summer compound molded into an asymmetric tread pattern. The design blends sharp dry road handling with reliable wet traction. Michelin's Dynamic Response Technology, a hybrid aramid and nylon belt, ensures optimal transmission of steering inputs to the road, delivering excellent reactivity and driving precision. The tire also features a dual sport tread design, inspired by motorsport, with large grooves on the inner side to flush away water and rigid blocks on the outer side for enhanced dry grip.
Compared to its predecessor, the Pilot Sport 4, the Pilot Sport 5 offers improved wear longevity while maintaining a spirited driving experience. Michelin's MaxTouch Construction evenly distributes forces during acceleration, braking, and cornering, contributing to greater dry performance and longer wear. The Pilot Sport 5 also features Michelin's Premium Touch sidewall design, providing a sleek, matte-black finish with a velvety micro texture. Independent testing has shown the Pilot Sport 5 to have dynamic handling, short braking distances, aquaplaning resistance and cost performance.
