Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 32 + 23 road tests and 583 + 6,469 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 5 leads, 87–85 Narrow edge
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Tests 89 · 32 tests Owners 80 · 583 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test (dry braking)
“Continental PremiumContact 7, num modelo igual, com mais motor, e estão a funcionar bastante bem, principalmente na traseira que é um bocadinho para o solta. É pneu para custar entre 110/120€ com montagem etc etc Mas mudas os 4 por alguma necessidade específica? Já estão gastos?”
Tests 86 · 23 tests Owners 88 · 6,469 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test (dry handling (tester's mark))
“Put some 235/45 R17 ps5’s on my 9-5 They fill up the arches quite nice!”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | PremiumContact 7 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 30 / 23 tests | 93 | 93 |
| Reviews found online | 87 | 91 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 11 shared tests · wins 6–3 | 97% | 97% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 2–3 | 98% | 98% |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 83% | 97% |
| Dry (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 96% | 93% |
PremiumContact 7: 60% × 93.2 + 40% × 86.7 = 91
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 92.9 + 40% × 90.8 = 92
| Source | PremiumContact 7 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 31 / 23 tests | 95 | 94 |
| Reviews found online | 89 | 94 |
| Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 3–2 | 92% | 95% |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 2–4 | 97% | 98% |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 91% | 84% |
| Wet (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 99% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 11 shared tests · wins 9–2 | 97% | 95% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 2–2 | 98% | 99% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 6–2 | 99% | 96% |
PremiumContact 7: 60% × 95.3 + 40% × 89 = 93
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 94.1 + 40% × 93.6 = 94
| Source | PremiumContact 7 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 9 tests | 90 | 71 |
| Reviews found online | 72 | 85 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 95% | 85% |
PremiumContact 7: 40% × 89.7 + 60% × 72.4 = 79
Pilot Sport 5: 40% × 71 + 60% × 84.7 = 79
| Source | PremiumContact 7 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 23 / 15 tests | 49 | 33 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 67 (est.) | ≈ 67 (est.) |
| Interior Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 83% | 95% |
| Noise (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 4–1 | 97% | 96% |
| Exterior Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 57% | 71% |
PremiumContact 7: 60% × 49.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 56
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 33.2 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 47
No owner ratings of noise for PremiumContact 7 or Pilot Sport 5. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | PremiumContact 7 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 6 tests | 90 | 92 |
| Reviews found online | 67 | 79 |
| Abrasion (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 | 84% | 92% |
| Wear (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 0–4 | 85% | 92% |
PremiumContact 7: 60% × 89.9 + 40% × 66.8 = 81
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 91.9 + 40% × 78.7 = 87
| Source | PremiumContact 7 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 83 | 89 |
| Source | PremiumContact 7 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 24 / 17 tests | 72 | 64 |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 5–2 | 91% | 89% |
| Category | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 85 | 87 |
| Dry | 91 | 92 |
| Wet | 93 | 94 |
| Comfort | 79 | 79 |
| Noise | 56 | 47 |
| Treadwear | 81 | 87 |
| Handling (owners) | 83 | 89 |
| Efficiency | 72 | 64 |
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.
PremiumContact 7
Pilot Sport 5
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 11 tests that ran both, Continental PremiumContact 7 finished ahead 7 times and Michelin Pilot Sport 5 4 times.
| Discipline | Category | PremiumContact 7 | Pilot Sport 5 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | Dry | 96% | 93% | +3.7 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 · 245/45R18 |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% | 97% | +0.3 | 6–3 in 11 shared tests Newest: 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? · 245/45 R19 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% | 98% | −0.1 | 2–3 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 83% | 97% | −14.3 | 0–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 92% | 95% | −2.9 | 3–2 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 97% | 98% | −0.4 | 2–4 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Wet | Wet | 100% | 99% | +1.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 · 245/45R18 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% | 95% | +1.9 | 9–2 in 11 shared tests Newest: 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? · 245/45 R19 |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 93% #2/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 97% #3/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 98% | 99% | −0.3 | 2–2 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% | 96% | +3.0 | 6–2 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 91% | 84% | +7.1 | 2–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 95% | 85% | +10.0 | 2–0 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 57% | 71% | −14.3 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 · 245/45R18 |
| Interior Noise | Noise | 83% | 95% | −12.3 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Noise | Noise | 97% | 96% | +1.0 | 4–1 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Noise (tester's mark) | Noise | 100% #1/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test | 87% #8/9 · 2025 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 84% | 92% | −7.5 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 85% | 92% | −6.9 | 0–4 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 100% #2/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 95% #8/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 91% | 89% | +1.7 | 5–2 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 64% | 58% | +6.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #15/20 | #13/20 | – | 3–1 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Value | Cost | 75% | 74% | +0.8 | 3–1 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #6/50 | #9/50 | – | 7–4 in 11 shared tests Newest: 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? · 245/45 R19 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community members widely praise the Continental PremiumContact 7 for its exceptional dry and wet grip, responsive handling, and reassuring braking performance. Criticisms and mixed reactions typically focus on higher road noise, slightly elevated rolling resistance, and varying reports regarding treadwear longevity under heavy or aggressive driving.
“Had the same dilemma, went for PremiumContact 7 in the end for my Cupra ST300 4drive. Both have great traction when wet and dry, SC7 is more for an overall aggresive driving, while PC7 are bit more comfy, for a mix of sport and city daily cruising. Both are very quiet on the highway.”
“In europe you can get summer touring tires which are absent from USA. There are objective reviews which will include tread life estimates (by abrasion specs and looking at initial tread depth you can figure out what will last the longest). looks like Continental PremiumContact 7 is an all around good choice unless you want max efficiency, for which the Hankook iON leads everyone.”
“Tried it out on 225/55R18 Very gripy, to a point steering on the spot feel more heavier steering compared than previous Tyres. Very good on dry, quick lane switch dun feel the Tyre wall lembeh. Dry brake is very good. Haven't test wet perf much yet. Noise, is abit on the noisy side but not unbearable. Comfort wise, is on the stiff side but might be a combo of my recent suspension change. FC wise, is worse than previous Tyre but not by much. Only thing I don't like it's it keeps spinning up stones on road, and I can hear spun up small stones hit undercarriage. I think is becos of Tyre thread pattern. Those who want a sporty ride, can consider this Tyre”
Based on 41 community posts
The community generally views the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 as an exceptional daily-driving tire that bridges the gap between high performance and everyday comfort. Users frequently praise its outstanding wet grip, low road noise, and impressive tread life compared to more track-focused alternatives like the PS4S. However, some enthusiast drivers feel the sidewalls and feedback can feel a bit numb or soft for aggressive track use, noting it is built more for sporty road use than dedicated circuit driving.
“How good are pilot sport 5's in winter? Thinking between another set of ps5's on a new car or cross climate 2. Ps5: wearing really slowly, didn't catch a winter on old car yet Cc2: worn in 4 months to 3mm, very soft in bends causing body roll, really good in last year's snow through, and surface water is a non-issue. Also weird humming doe to tread pattern. I guess the question is, should i risk summer tyres with the odd snow fall we have around here?”
“Should I worry about this? Michelin pilot sport 5, 23k km (14.3k miles) doesn't seem to be that deep, not sure how it happened, looks like I hit a curb.”
“My 8-month experience with Michelin Pilot Sport 5 – honest thoughts after highway + city use Switched to Michelin Pilot Sport 5s about 8 months ago on my Hyundai Creta]and figured I'd share a proper update since I couldn't find many India-based long-term reviews when I was researching. Background: I drive a mix of Delhi–Gurugram highway stretches and stop-go city traffic. Previous tyres were Ceat tyres. Wet grip: This is where they genuinely shine. Monsoon season in NCR was the real test — braking distances felt noticeably shorter than my previous set, and I never had that nervous moment on waterlogged roads near Dhaula Kuan. Dry handling: Confident and predictable. Not much to complain about here. Cornering feel is crisp, especially at highway speeds. Ride comfort: Slightly firmer than my old tyres, which I expected given the performance focus. Not harsh — just different. Long highway runs are still comfortable. Noise: Quieter than I expected for a performance tyre. Road noise on concrete sections of NH-48 is very manageable. Fuel efficiency: Marginal difference — maybe 0.3–0.5 kmpl lower, hard to say definitively. Wear so far: Looking good at 8 months / ~7,000 km. No uneven wear patterns. Would I buy again? Probably yes, especially if wet weather safety matters to you. Price premium over budget options is real, but the wet grip gives peace of mind. Happy to answer any questions. Anyone else running Michelins in Indian conditions? Read more”
Based on 177 community posts
| Attribute | A · Continental PremiumContact 7 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 56 | 66 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 21″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Sizes in common | 27 | 27 |
Continental PremiumContact 7
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Narrow edge: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 — better treadwear and handling. Pick the Continental PremiumContact 7 if noise and efficiency matter most to you.
Continental PremiumContact 7 scores 56 vs 47 on noise.
Continental PremiumContact 7 scores 72 vs 64 on efficiency.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 87 vs 81 on treadwear.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 89 vs 83 on handling.
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Neither, by our numbers: 93 vs 94 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Neither, by our numbers: 91 vs 92 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Continental PremiumContact 7, 56 vs 47 on our noise score.
Neither, by our numbers: 79 vs 79 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 87 vs 81 on our treadwear score.
Continental PremiumContact 7, 72 vs 64 on our efficiency score.
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology
