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Comparison: Rockblade ROCK 525 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 (2026)

Rockblade ROCK 525
RockbladeRockblade

ROCK 525

0.2
R16 – R19
VS
Michelin Pilot Sport 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Sport 5

8.8
R13 – R22
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Rockblade) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Rockblade (2%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has a better rating of 88% compared to 2% of the Rockblade ROCK 525. The first tyre test of Rockblade ROCK 525 was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the ROCK 525 and the Pilot Sport 5 were tested.

Test Profile

Rockblade
ROCK 525
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Number of tests
1
20
Best position
#49
#1
Average position
49.0
3.2
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
15
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 5
81%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
81%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
76%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
81%
Dry
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
90%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
86%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
86%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
76%
Price/value
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%
Mileage
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
95%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
77%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
71%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
82%

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View

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