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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs Michelin Pilot Super Sport
Michelin are an industry leading tyre manufacturer that was founded in 1889.
The French tyre brand has stood tall amongst many of their competitors over the years through their dedication to tyre innovation through their long and storied model line-ups.
Michelin’s expertise within the tyre industry hasn’t gone unnoticed either, with various of their products earning many tyre test winds, awards, and recognitions over the years.
Two of those tyre models that fall under Michelin’s successful line-up is the Pilot Sport 5 and Pilot Super Sport, two premium summer tyres that focus on high performance and durability.
Today, we will go over the key features of both tyres and so you can start to understand what tyre is right for you.
Pilot Sport 5 Overview
The Pilot Sport 5 is a premium tyre model released globally in 2022.
Michelin’s flagship summer tyre is equipped with Dynamic Response Technology, ensuring maximum levels of steering reactivity and driving precision.
This summer tyre boasts a Dual Sport Tread Design with an inner tread that features large longitudinal grooves, enhancing performance in both wet and dry braking conditions.
In addition to its tread design, Michelin has endowed the Pilot Sport 5 with their Premium Velvet Touch Sidewall design, giving the tyre a sleek and stylish appearance.
The Pilot Sport model has been selected as an original equipment (OE) tyre for various car models, including the Volkswagen Polo.
Upon its release, the Pilot Sport 5 replaced the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
Buy Pilot Sport 5 tyresPilot Super Sport Overview
The Pilot Super Sport is an ultra-high performance tyre manufactured by Michelin since 2011.
A tyre model that is suited towards spirited road driving, the Pilot Super Sport offers outstanding handling and strong levels of traction.
The grip on dry conditions is enhanced through the tyre being constructed with Michelin’s Bi-Compound technology.
Michelin’s Variable Contact Patch 2.0 technology ensures even pressure distribution on the Pilot Super Sport, improving both its longevity and performance.
For stable and reliable performance, Michelin has incorporated a Twaron belt into the tyre's construction. This design provides variable grip levels, evenly distributing tension and grip forces across the tyre's surface.
The Pilot Super Sport would eventually be replaced by the Pilot Sport 4 S in 2017.
Buy Pilot Super Sport tyresTyre Label Ratings
Tyre label ratings are an EU regulated ranking system that indicates tyre performance levels of three main categories. Label ratings may vary between different tyre sizes.
The main categories are as follows:
Fuel Efficiency – Ranked A to G
Wet Grip – Ranked A to G
Tyre Noise – Ranked with numbers and A to C/Decibels (dB)
Pilot Sport 5 Label Ratings
Fuel Efficiency: B - C
Wet Grip: A
Noise Levels: 72 dB - 75 dB
Pilot Super Sport Label Ratings
Fuel Efficiency: C - D
Wet Grip: A - B
Noise Levels: 71 dB - 74 dB
Customer Reviews
Powered by DriverReviews, our customers at Blackcircles.com can review their previously purchased tyre model.
The categories in which our customers review their tyres on are:
- Overall
- Would the customer buy the tyres again
- Does the car feel better to drive
- Were the tyres value for money
Pilot Sport 5 Customer Reviews
Over 2,200 Blackcircles.com customers review the PS5 as follows:
- Overall rating of my tyres – 4.7/5
- I would buy the same tyres again – 4.7/5
- The car feels better to drive – 4.4/5
- The tyres were value for money – 4.2/5
Pilot Super Sport Customer Reviews
Over 1,150 Blackcircles.com customers review the Pilot Super Sport as follows:
- Overall rating of my tyres – 4.6/5
- I would buy the same tyres again – 4.7/5
- The car feels better to drive – 4.4/5
- The tyres were value for money – 4.1/5
Pilot Sport 5 Common Tyre Sizes
Pilot Super Sport Common Tyre Sizes
- 245/35 R18
- 225/40 R18
- 265/35 R19
Pilot Sport 5 Common Car Models
Pilot Super Sport Common Car Models
Price Ranges
Prices for tyre models will typically vary between different tyre sizes.
Fully fitted prices for the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 range from £129.44 to £294.86.*
Fully fitted prices for the Michelin Pilot Super Sport range from £136.12 to £573.64.*
*Please note that prices may fluctuate in time, with the prices listed in this article being from the date of writing (18/06/2024)