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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
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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

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.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
92%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
91%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
92%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
96%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
92%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
95%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
91%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
92%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
91%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
94%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
91%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
95%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
86%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
95%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Mileage
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
67%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Summer
2026225/40 R18View

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