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

Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2Premium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Sport CUP 2

7.9
R17 – R21
VS
Michelin Pilot Sport 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Sport 5

9.4
R13 – R22
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Both of the tyres in this comparison are made by Michelin, which is a brand from France. In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has a better rating of 94% compared to 79% of the Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 was done in 2017, compared to 2022 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 79% of Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 has C wet grip rating, whereas 94% of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has A rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport CUP 2
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Number of tests
2
16
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
3.5
3.5
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
138
74

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 CUP 2
85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
93%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
74%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
82%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
88%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
72%
Dry
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
96%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
92%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
84%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
88%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
84%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
72%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
68%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
66%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
86%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
77%

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