Tests 87 · 4 tests Owners 74 · 17 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 4 in 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test (dry braking)
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Sport 5 is ahead, 82–77
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Tests 87 · 4 tests Owners 74 · 17 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 4 in 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test (dry braking)
Tests 84 · 23 tests Owners 82 · 6,414 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test (overall ranking)
“Great tires, used to run the stock Pirellis but the ride comfort was atrocious and there was really no performance benefit so I switched them for some PS5.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | MaxContact MC7 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 96 | 91 |
| Reviews found online | 77 | 84 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 100% | 92% |
| Dry Circle Speed (% of best) | 100% | 99% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 100% | 99% |
| Source | MaxContact MC7 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 86 | 92 |
| Reviews found online | 79 | 87 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 89% | 97% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) | 100% | 99% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 96% | 98% |
| Source | MaxContact MC7 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 77 | 71 |
| Reviews found online | 74 | 80 |
| Source | MaxContact MC7 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 71 | 30 |
| Source | MaxContact MC7 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 87 |
| Reviews found online | 65 | 75 |
| Source | MaxContact MC7 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 76 | 83 |
| Category | Continental MaxContact MC7 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 82 |
| Dry | 88 | 88 |
| Wet | 83 | 90 |
| Comfort | 75 | 75 |
| Noise | 69 | 45 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 82 |
| Handling | 76 | 83 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
MaxContact MC7
Pilot Sport 5
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | MaxContact MC7 | Pilot Sport 5 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test | 92% #7/9 · 2025 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | +7.6 | Different tests |
| Dry Circle Speed | Dry | 100% #1/7 · 2026 AutoView Sport Tyre Test | 99% #3/7 · 2026 AutoView Sport Tyre Test | +1.1 | Same test |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #2/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | 99% #3/8 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | +0.9 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 92% #4/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | 95% #2/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | −2.9 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 98% #2/7 · 2026 AutoView Sport Tyre Test | 97% #5/7 · 2026 AutoView Sport Tyre Test | +1.4 | Same test |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/7 · 2026 AutoView Sport Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 100% #3/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | 95% #4/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +4.3 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 97% #2/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test | 92% #6/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | +5.9 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 100% #1/7 · 2026 AutoView Sport Tyre Test | 100% #1/7 · 2026 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 97% #5/7 · Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers | 92% #8/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | +5.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 89% #7/7 · Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers | 97% #4/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | −7.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 100% #1/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | 99% #7/13 · 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test | +0.8 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #7/7 · Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers | 98% #3/7 · Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers | −1.9 | Same test |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Community opinion on the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is overwhelmingly positive for daily street driving, praising its exceptional wet grip, tread longevity, and quiet comfort compared to run-flats and older performance tires. However, several enthusiasts note downsides for aggressive or track use, specifically citing softer sidewalls, muted steering feedback, and poor heat resistance leading to delamination under track conditions. Most drivers consider it an outstanding premium all-rounder for sporty street cars rather than a dedicated track or extreme-performance tire.
“Have to replace my tyres soon, MC7 or PS5? Hi guys, I need to replace the tyres on my civic soon and I’m stuck between the MC7 and the PS5. I not a guy who will driving 180km/h in raining day so i think both performance is good enough for me. I did some research, it seems like MC7 have better performance overall. Also found that MC7 is cheaper than PS5 in my country (around RM600-700 cheaper for 4 tyres). I prefer tread life > noise/ comfort > performance (rarely drive over 120). Any feedback on the 2 brands would be super helpful. Thanks! === UPDATED === Thank you all for suggestions and opinions. So at the end i pick the MC7. Reasons: It’s possibly quieter compared to the PS5 The price is cheaper and come with 1 year premium (or what name i forgot) warranty There’s a Continental authorized dealer near my place I’ve never tried Continental before, so I decided to give it a try At the moment, the driving experience is a bit quieter than the previous PS4 (which is expected since it’s a new tire). As for performance, I haven’t really pushed it to the limit, but it’s more than sufficient for me, didn’t experience any wheel spin or loss of traction so far. One thing I do notice is that I can constantly hear small stones sticking to the tire and hitting the wheel arch which is very annoying. Also, on a personal note, I still prefer the sidewall shape of the PS5, so it took me some time to get used to the rounded sidewall of the MC7 Read more”
“Michelin PS5 Delaminating Near new PS5, running a low speed track, and the fronts basically fell apart after 2 sessions. I know these aren't track-focussed tires, but is this really expected for them? Looks like the tires got too hot, but I'm just shocked how poorly they performed on a stock car (Golf R). Not sure if it's worth contacting Michelin over this or not. Read more”
“Put some 235/45 R17 ps5’s on my 9-5 They fill up the arches quite nice!”
Based on 174 community posts
| Attribute | A · Continental MaxContact MC7 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 66 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 22″ |
Continental MaxContact MC7
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 — better treadwear, wet and handling. Pick the Continental MaxContact MC7 if noise matters most to you.
Continental MaxContact MC7 scores 69 vs 45 on noise.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 82 vs 65 on treadwear.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 90 vs 83 on wet.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 83 vs 76 on handling.
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Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.