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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 5 225/55R17 101Y 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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£19220
  • Fitted at a local tyre centre
  • Wheel balancing included
  • New valve & disposal included
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£17258
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  • Fit at a local garage
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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 5 225/55R17 101Y XL Tyre Reviews

There are 4 reviews of the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 225/55R17 101Y XL
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Car make: Citroen
Car model: Berlingo
By: Dov F.
Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 225/55R17 101Y XL
Great traction on wet and dry surfaces. A little more noise than my previous set, but not a huge deal. The same fuel economy as my previous Uniroyals. I would definitely buy these again.
Car make: Land Rover
Car model: Freelander
By: Oisin L.
Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 225/55R17 101Y XL
This is my second set on a Transporter T6 204 TSI. The front tyres last 20,000 miles and the rears last 40,000 miles. They provide a good balance of performance and are much quieter. I have had Continentals and others before, but they were softer, louder, and wore out quicker. Also, the softer ones seemed to pick up screws in the back tyres much easier.
Car make: Mitsubishi
Car model: Shogun Pinin
By: Tia Maheen
Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 225/55R17 101Y XL
Their tyres are fantastic! I recommend them!!
Car make: Suzuki
Car model: Grand Vitara
By: Cianna W.
Tyre review for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 225/55R17 101Y XL
I am seeing that on my Mercedes W204 with bigger wheels, the edge tyres wear because of the factory geometry setup. Other big brand tyres usually last around a year to a year and a half, but these tyres have lasted me three years. These tyres are about 10-20% more expensive than other premium brands, but they also last two to three times longer than them, so they are worth the money. They provide good grip and traction in both dry and wet conditions. Ever since I have fitted these tyres, I have had less punctures. This could be a coincidence of course, but I have never had one after over three years of usage, so it could be true.