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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Tyre
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5
255/40 R18 Y (99)

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Product description & features

  • Powerful braking performance
  • Dynamic response technology for optimum steering
  • Improved tread design for maximum confidence

Michelin have developed the Pilot Sport 5 as a summer performance tyre for drivers who need responsive handling with longer-lasting road performance. It combines sport-focused construction with tread features designed to support braking, traction and steering response.

Pilot Sport 5 tyres are available in a range of passenger car fitments.

Long Lasting Contact Patch

Michelin MaxTouch Construction is designed to distribute acceleration, braking and cornering forces evenly across the tread. This helps manage wear more consistently, supporting longer tread life while maintaining performance characteristics over time.

Wet and Dry Tread Design

The Dual Sport Tread Design uses large longitudinal grooves on the inner tread to disperse water from the contact area. Rigid outer tread blocks support grip on dry roads, helping the tyre provide stable braking and traction in varied summer conditions.

Responsive Belt Construction

Dynamic Response Technology uses a hybrid Aramid and Nylon belt within the tyre structure. This construction helps transmit steering inputs efficiently, supporting light and responsive handling.

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Awards & Recognition

The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has been recognised in the following:

  • DriverReviews, Best tyres for Hot Hatches, 2024/2025
  • DriverReviews, Best tyres for Hot Hatches, 2026/2027

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Tyres Variants

The Pilot Sport 5 is currently manufactured in 1 variant of tyre:

  • Passenger car tyres

Please note: before you select your tyres, ensure that the tyre size that you intend to order are the correct variant and matches your vehicle type.

The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 - 255/40 R18 Y is a summer tyre.

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 - 255/40 R18 Y Reviews

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Ratings & Reviews

There are
6433
reviews of the Michelin Pilot Sport 5

6433
total ratings, with
3622
review comments
Overall rating
4.8/5

Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 245/35 R18 Y

  • Car make: Mercedes-Benz
  • Car model: SLK-Class
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 10/11/2026
  • Purchased on: 11/08/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,000
Great grip and stability in both the dry and wet.

Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 255/35 R18 Y

  • Car make: Mercedes-Benz
  • Car model: SLK-Class
  • 4 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 10/11/2026
  • Purchased on: 11/11/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 5,500
Better than the OEM Pirellis. But noisier - Better grip, more stable and greater feel than the previous oe spec pirellis. Noticeably noisier tho. Happy to accept that trade off in exchange for the other benefits

Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 225/40 R19 Y

  • Car make: Mercedes-Benz
  • Car model: CLA-Class
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 10/11/2026
  • Purchased on: 03/11/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 9,000
Tyres took a little time to settle in & fuel economy had gone down.Once they had settled, economy has returned & are brilliant to drive on ,hold the road brilliantly especially in the wet on my Mercedes CLA 2lt diesel which is very torky, little or no wheel spin.The wear is excellent as well.Highly recommend - Stay on the west coast of Scotland,rain is the dominant weather, especially in winter months.So was looking for a good A wet rated tyre with good wear properties. I drive a front wheel sports Diesel,where the previous manufacturers tyres that came with our New car would wheel spin in wet or damp conditions.So switching to Michelin Pilot 5 ,has made a huge difference to handling of the car , especially in the Wet.Although we have lost some of MPG going from a tourer Tyre to a UHP softer compound tyre

Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 225/40 R18 Y

  • Car make: Kia
  • Car model: ProCeed
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 09/11/2026
  • Purchased on: 17/08/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,500
They are performing exceptionally well

Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 205/40 R18 Y

  • Car make: Ford
  • Car model: Fiesta ST
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 09/11/2026
  • Purchased on: 17/08/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 700
Phenomenal performance tyres. I’d never pick another brand after switching to Michelin PS5’s

Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 205/45 R17 Y

  • Car make: MINI
  • Car model: Cooper
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 09/11/2026
  • Purchased on: 10/08/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
Tread and grip look and feel sustainably superior.

Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 225/45 R17 Y

  • Car make: Renault
  • Car model: Clio RS
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 08/11/2026
  • Purchased on: 08/08/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,000
I chose Pilot Sport 5 tyres to replace Pilot Sport 4's that were on the car when I bought it. Loads of grip on the road in both wet and dry conditions. They also performed well on a track evening at Bedford Autodrome and a day at Curborough Sprint Course. It's been a long time since I ran road tyre on track but they coped much better than I expected.

Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 235/40 R19 Y

  • Car make: Tesla
  • Car model: Model 3
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 07/11/2026
  • Purchased on: 08/08/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
They are doing great

Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 255/35 R19 Y

  • Car make: Audi
  • Car model: A5
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 07/11/2026
  • Purchased on: 10/05/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 12,500
As per the last few sets of tyres of the Michelin brand they are quite grippy with predictable handling they don’t just let go and most importantly they last, I constantly get 40k plus out of a set making them good value in the long run and having a premium tyre with all is benefits to boot - Great grip wet and dry wearing faster than expected - They are great in all conditions and hopefully they will last as long as the last set did

Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 205/40 R18 Y

  • Car make: Renault
  • Car model: Clio RS
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 07/11/2026
  • Purchased on: 30/07/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
Very well, car feels more stable and strong around corners to drive in.

Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 235/35 R19 Y

  • Car make: Mercedes-Benz
  • Car model: A35 AMG
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 07/11/2026
  • Purchased on: 15/08/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
The PS5s were bought to replace Pirelli Zeros and the difference on this car is night and day. All four corners now match and the car feels more settled, balanced and quieter. Grip is superb in the dry and in rain. Turn-in is sharper and there is no trade-off in handling or ride. Michelins seem to wear well too. Very happy with the tyres - fabulous performance and great value. I will be buying again.

Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 255/35 R18 Y

  • Car make: Mercedes-Benz
  • Car model: E-Class
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 05/11/2026
  • Purchased on: 13/08/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
Go to tyre been using the pilot sports for years never had a serious moment when they slip it’s soon rectified. Expensive but worth it if you enjoy spirted driving or want the best performance without going to soft compound. The best everyday tyre for sure.

Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 245/35 R18 Y

  • Car make: Mercedes-Benz
  • Car model: SLK-Class
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 04/11/2026
  • Purchased on: 04/08/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,000
Excellently! They offer fantastic grip, are giving great MPG (which at this time of fuel prices is key) and are very quiet, over all very very pleased

Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 225/40 R18 Y

  • Car make: Audi
  • Car model: S3
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 03/11/2026
  • Purchased on: 11/08/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 800
Lasts many miles, excellent grip in both dry and the wet 👍

Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 225/40 R18 Y

  • Car make: Audi
  • Car model: S3
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 03/11/2026
  • Purchased on: 10/08/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 800
Been great in the recent rainy weather and had amazing grip when breaking in an emergency while feeling smooth around corners.

Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 225/40 R18 Y

  • Car make: Volkswagen
  • Car model: Golf R
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 31/10/2026
  • Purchased on: 01/11/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 5,500
Very good tyre, seem to be better all round than the p4 I had previously - Fantastic tyres get what it says on the tin.

Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 225/40 R18 Y

  • Car make: SEAT
  • Car model: Leon
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 31/10/2026
  • Purchased on: 31/07/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,000
amazing grip and performance! good price

Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 225/40 R18 Y

  • Car make: Mercedes-Benz
  • Car model: CLA-Class
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 30/10/2026
  • Purchased on: 07/08/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 800
Tyres are what I expected look great & the vehicle handles well very pleased

Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 225/45 R17 Y

  • Car make: Jaguar
  • Car model: X-TYPE
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 29/10/2026
  • Purchased on: 05/08/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 800
Excellent grip and feel as you would expect from premium Michelins on a European Charity Road tour.

Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 245/35 R19 Y

  • Car make: Audi
  • Car model: A4
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 28/10/2026
  • Purchased on: 05/08/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 800
Pleased with the new tyres, definitely an upgrade from the Falkens that were fitted
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