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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Sumitomo HTR Z5 (2026)

Michelin Pilot Sport 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Sport 5

9.4
R13 – R21
VS
Sumitomo HTR Z5Budget
SumitomoSumitomo

HTR Z5

3.8
R17 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Sumitomo). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Sumitomo (38%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has a better rating of 94% compared to 38% of the Sumitomo HTR Z5. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was done in 2022, compared to 2023 when was the Sumitomo HTR Z5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Pilot Sport 5 and the HTR Z5 were tested.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Sumitomo
HTR Z5
Number of tests
16
1
Best position
#1
#27
Average position
3.5
27.0
Latest test
2026
2023
Available sizes
71
30

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

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View

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