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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005 (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Michelin (83%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has a better rating of 94% compared to 88% of the Bridgestone Turanza T005. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was done in 2022, compared to 2018 when was the Bridgestone Turanza T005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sportauto 2024 215/40 R18 test, where both the Pilot Sport 5 and the Turanza T005 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 96% of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (68%) of the Bridgestone Turanza T005 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Number of tests
16
33
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.5
4.1
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
71
638

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
81%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Bridgestone Turanza T005
73%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Wet Braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
62%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
62%
Wet Handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
79%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
79%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
100%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
43%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
43%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
89%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Bridgestone Turanza T005
56%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Dry Braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
62%
Dry Handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
91%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
53%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
89%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
68%
Dry Steering Reaction
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
42%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
67%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Bridgestone Turanza T005
100%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
67%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
100%

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Tread pattern comparison

Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
SportautoSportauto
Summer
2024215/40 R18View

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