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

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.