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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Tigar Ultra High Performance (2026)

Michelin Pilot Sport 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Sport 5

9.4
R13 – R21
VS
Tigar Ultra High PerformanceBudget
TigarTigar

Ultra High Performance

R17 – R18
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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 Serbia (Tigar). Tigar is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Tigar (19%). The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was done in 2022, compared to 2025 when was the Tigar Ultra High Performance first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Pilot Sport 5 and the Ultra High Performance were tested.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Tigar
Ultra High Performance
Number of tests
16
1
Best position
#1
#51
Average position
3.5
51.0
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
71
10

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%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View

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