The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is a high performance summer tyre built for drivers of performance saloons, sports cars, and sporty hatchbacks who want an exhilarating driving experience backed by genuine safety and lasting tread life. Dynamic Response Technology uses a hybrid aramid and nylon belt to sharpen the transmission of steering inputs to the road, delivering a responsive, motorsport-inspired feel. MaxTouch 2.0 Technology maximises the tyre's contact patch and evenly distributes the forces of acceleration, braking, and cornering to extend tread life without sacrificing performance, while a Dual Sport Tread Design features a high-void inner zone for flushing water away efficiently and rigid outer blocks for dry road grip. The Pilot Sport 5 represents Michelin's benchmark for drivers who refuse to choose between performance, safety, and longevity.
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Not intended for: Winter or cold-weather driving, or vehicles requiring all-season or off-road capability
Dynamic Response Technology with hybrid aramid and nylon belt: Optimises the precision and speed at which steering inputs are transmitted through the tyre to the road surface. Drivers experience sharper, more immediate steering response and a more engaging, connected feel behind the wheel.
MaxTouch 2.0 Technology: Maximises the area of the contact patch and distributes the forces of acceleration, braking, and cornering evenly across the tread. This extends tread life by up to 15% compared to its predecessor without compromising grip or performance.
Dual Sport Tread Design: An inner tread zone with large longitudinal grooves and a high void ratio evacuates water efficiently for strong wet braking and aquaplaning resistance, while rigid outer blocks deliver secure dry cornering grip. Drivers gain confident traction in both conditions from a single tyre design.
Advanced elastomer compound: A complex of special elastomers strengthens the molecular bonds within the compound to resist abrasion and sustain grip performance as the tread wears. Drivers benefit from consistent handling characteristics throughout the full life of the tyre, not just when it is new.
Deep rim protector on all sizes: A raised rubber rib along the inner sidewall provides a physical barrier between the wheel rim and kerbs or road hazards. Drivers protect costly alloy wheels from costly kerbing damage during everyday urban parking and manoeuvring.
