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  • C
    Fuel Efficiency
    Fuel Efficiency / Rolling Resistance: C

    How much fuel the tyre uses as it rolls. Graded A to E, where A is the most efficient and E the least.

  • A
    Wet Grip
    Wet Grip / Braking Performance: A

    How well the tyre stops in the wet. Graded A to E, where A is the shortest stopping distance. Each grade is worth roughly 3 metres, about a car length.

  • B72 dB
    External Noise
    Noise Emission / Exterior Noise: B (72 dB)

    How loud the tyre is from outside the car, measured in decibels. Graded A to C, where A is the quietest.

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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 205/40R18 86Y XL

5.0/5
(4 reviews)
Wet Grip Excellence
  • Tick Icon Car
    Car tyre:

    Designed for cars, rather than vans, 4x4s or commercial vehicles.

  • Tick Icon Reinforced (XL)
    Extra Load or Reinforced tyres:

    A stronger sidewall lets this tyre carry more weight than a standard tyre of the same size. Marked XL on the sidewall.

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£20488
  • Fitted at a local tyre centre
  • Wheel balancing included
  • New valve & disposal included
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Product description & features

The max-performance Pilot Sport 5 is a summer tyre with a focus on the best steering response on warm wet and dry pavements. With Michelin’s Dynamic Response Technology the belt at the tyre tread is constructed with a hybrid of aramid and nylon. The blocks on the tyre’s outer edge are firm for cornering. Blocks are slit and spaced for additional grip to wet pavements. Water is evacuated by the rearward and forward spaced inner side grooves.

Compared to its predecessor the Pilot Sport 4, it features sidewalls with a velvet effect for a dark textured finish thanks to the Premium Touch Design. Michelin’s tread wear indicator, Wear2Check, is a built-in feature of the sidewall. Type XL of the reinforced construction is an option for select specifications. The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is available for purchase from Tyres.co.uk.

Highlights

  • Summer tyre for wet and dry
  • Firm outer blocks for cornering
  • Wet-grip blocks and water grooves

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Statistics

Dry Grip
 
 90%
Wet Grip
 
 90%
Road Feedback
 
 81%
Handling
 
 82%
Wear
 
 81%
Comfort
 
 83%
The above scores combine independent tests and owner reviews, weighted by Tyre Reviews for consistency and reliability.

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 205/40R18 86Y XL Tyre Reviews

There are 4 reviews of the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 205/40R18 86Y XL
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Car make: Fiat
Car model: 124
By: Nevan Ealham
Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 205/40R18 86Y XL
Excellent traction in all weather conditions, both dry and wet.
Car make: Ford
Car model: Fiesta
By: Abigail O.
Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 205/40R18 86Y XL
When cornering, they grip and feel great.
Car make: Abarth
Car model: 124 Spider
By: Esma C.
Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 205/40R18 86Y XL
These tyres tend to last a long time. Excellent traction in both wet and dry conditions.
Car make: Hyundai
Car model: i20
By: Aimee Hodgson
Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 205/40R18 86Y XL
Having finally replaced my old Conti Sport Contact 7 tyres which lasted seemingly forever, I chose the PS5s. I remembered them being good on my old car. With 350bhp you need good tyres for grip. While the Contis may have a small advantage when it's cold, the Michelins are much better when warm. Would recommend.