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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Michelin Primacy 5 (2026)

Michelin Pilot Sport 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Sport 5

8.8
R13 – R22
VS
Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.1
R16 – R22
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
20
9
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.2
4.4
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
74
180

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
99%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Michelin Primacy 5
89%
Michelin
Primacy 5
Wet Braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
91%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
97%
Michelin Primacy 5
92%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
99%
Michelin Primacy 5
83%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
86%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Michelin
Primacy 5
Dry Braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
86%
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Michelin
Primacy 5
Snow Braking
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Snow Traction
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
67%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Michelin
Primacy 5
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
67%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Summer
2026225/40 R18View

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