Description

The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 in size 225/45R18 95Y XL is a flagship 2025/2026 Ultra-High Performance (UHP) summer tyre. It is designed for drivers who want a “spirited” driving experience without the fast wear rates typical of older sports tyres.

In this specific 18-inch size—standard for the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C-Class, Audi A4, and Toyota 86—the PS5 is widely considered the best “all-rounder” for combining track-inspired grip with daily-driver longevity.

🇫🇷 Michelin Pilot Sport 5 (225/45R18 95Y XL)

Precision Performance. Engineered to Last.

The Pilot Sport 5 (PS5) replaced the legendary PS4, focusing on “Performance Made to Last.”³ It is built to maintain its safety characteristics and steering precision from the day it is fitted until it reaches the legal wear limit.

✨ Key Technical Features

• 🏎️ Dynamic Response Technology:The tyre is reinforced with a hybrid belt made of Aramid and Nylon. This high-tech layer prevents the tyre from “ballooning” or deforming at high speeds, ensuring that every steering input is transmitted to the road with instant reactivity.
• 🏁 Dual Sport Tread Design:The tread pattern is split into two specialized zones:

  • Inner Side: Features massive longitudinal grooves designed to flush water away instantly, earning the tyre a Class A rating for wet grip.

  • Outer Side: Features high-rigidity blocks that maximize the contact patch for extreme stability during hard cornering.

• 📏 MaxTouch 2.0 Construction:Michelin has optimized the tyre’s footprint to distribute the forces of acceleration and braking more evenly.10 This results in roughly 15% better mileage than the Pilot Sport 4, making it one of the longest-lasting performance tyres in its class.
• 🎨 Premium Touch Sidewall:The sidewall features a patented laser-engraved micro-texture that creates a deep, matte-black “velvet” finish. It is highly resistant to fading and provides a high-end, premium aesthetic for 18-inch alloy wheels.
• 🔍 Wear2Check Indicator:A simple visual indicator is built into the tread, allowing you to monitor wear levels at a glance and catch alignment issues early to prevent uneven tyre wear.

📊 EU Label Ratings

• Wet Grip: A (Maximum safety and braking in the rain)

• Fuel Efficiency: C (A strong balance for a high-grip performance tyre)

• External Noise: B (72 dB)

The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is the premier “worry-free” performance choice for 2026. It is ideal if you want a tyre that feels sharp and aggressive in the corners but can still handle 40,000-50,000 km of daily commuting.