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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 R (2026)

Michelin Pilot Sport 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Sport 5

9.4
R13 – R21
VS
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 R
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Sport CUP 2 R

R19 – R21
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Both of the tyres in this comparison are made by Michelin, which is a brand from France. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was done in 2022, compared to when was the Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 R first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 96% of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has A wet grip rating, whereas 79% of Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 R has D rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Michelin
Pilot Sport CUP 2 R
Number of tests
16
—
Best position
#1
—
Average position
3.5
—
Latest test
2026
—
Available sizes
71
37

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
72%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
82%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
81%
Dry
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
88%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
84%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
86%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
86%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
77%
Mileage
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
95%
Price/value
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
72%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
66%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%

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