Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 215/45R18 93Y XL
I currently have Michelin PS5s fitted over the sporty Hankook iON evo R tyres, which provided my Mini JCW E with no grip at all. During acceleration, the car would struggle to gain traction under even the most moderate of circumstances, and at 6,500 miles, the Hankook tyres were almost completely worn. With the new Michelins, the situation has improved dramatically - my car now adheres to the road surface much better, and I've also experienced a marked decrease in torque steer. I'm still waiting to see what the longevity and wear of the PS5s will be. This summer, my aim is to use up the remaining tread on the Hankooks before swapping my front tyres to Michelins. So, until I can put the Michelins on the front, I'll be dealing with a lot of obnoxious torque steer.