Description

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 (215/45R17 91Y XL)

The 2025 Performance Standard. Precision, Safety, and Longevity.

The Pilot Sport 5 is engineered for drivers who demand immediate steering response and high-speed stability without the fast wear rates typical of older performance tyres. It currently holds a “Gold” status for performance in the 2024/2025 driver awards.

✨ Key Performance Technologies

• 🏎️ Dynamic Response Technology:This tyre features a hybrid belt made of Aramid and Nylon. This high-density belt prevents the tyre from expanding under centrifugal force at high speeds, ensuring your steering inputs are transmitted to the road instantly with “motorsport-level” precision.
• 🏁 Dual Sport Tread Design:The tread is split into two functional zones:

  • Inner Side: Features large longitudinal grooves and high void ratios to flush water away rapidly, resulting in an “A” rating for Wet Grip.

  • Outer Side: Uses large, rigid rubber blocks to maximize the contact patch during hard cornering for elite dry-road traction.

• 📏 MaxTouch 2.0 Construction:Michelin has optimized the tyre’s footprint to distribute the forces of acceleration, braking, and cornering more evenly.11 This results in 15% better longevity than the Pilot Sport 4, making it one of the longest-lasting performance tyres available in 2026.
• 🎨 Premium Touch Sidewall:The sidewall features a patented laser-engraved micro-texture that creates a “velvet” matte-black finish.12 It provides a sleek, high-end aesthetic that complements modern performance wheels.13
• 🔍 Wear2Check Indicator:A simple visual indicator located in the tread grooves allows you to easily monitor the wear level and ensure your alignment is correct, helping you maximize the life of the tyre.

📊 EU Label Ratings

• Wet Grip: A (Maximum Safety)

• Fuel Efficiency: C (Good for a performance-oriented tyre)

• External Noise: B ($72dB)

The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is widely considered the “King of the Hill” for 2026. It offers a level of confidence in the wet that few rivals can match, combined with the famous Michelin durability.