Tests 71 · 1 test Owners 68 · 93 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 5 in 2017 Car and Driver UHP Tyre Test (noise)
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Sport 5 is ahead, 82–68
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Tests 71 · 1 test Owners 68 · 93 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 5 in 2017 Car and Driver UHP Tyre Test (noise)
Tests 84 · 23 tests Owners 82 · 6,414 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 52 in 2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout (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 | Ventus V12 evo2 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 71 | 91 |
| Reviews found online | 71 | 84 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 97% | 97% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 97% | 99% |
| Source | Ventus V12 evo2 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 69 | 92 |
| Reviews found online | 72 | 87 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 88% | 95% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 95% | 98% |
| Source | Ventus V12 evo2 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 71 |
| Reviews found online | 66 | 80 |
| Source | Ventus V12 evo2 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 77 | 30 |
| Source | Ventus V12 evo2 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 87 |
| Reviews found online | 60 | 75 |
| Source | Ventus V12 evo2 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 69 | 83 |
| Category | Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 82 |
| Dry | 71 | 88 |
| Wet | 70 | 90 |
| Comfort | 67 | 75 |
| Noise | 73 | 45 |
| Treadwear | 62 | 82 |
| Handling | 69 | 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.
Ventus V12 evo2
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 | Ventus V12 evo2 | Pilot Sport 5 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% #4/5 · 2017 Car and Driver UHP Tyre Test | 97% #9/20 · 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test | −0.2 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #4/5 · 2017 Car and Driver UHP Tyre Test | 99% #4/7 · 2026 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | −1.6 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #1/5 · 2017 Car and Driver UHP Tyre Test | 97% #18/20 · 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test | +2.6 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/9 · 2015 AMS Performance Tyre Test | 50% #2/52 · 2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout | −25.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 88% #4/5 · 2017 Car and Driver UHP Tyre Test | 95% #7/20 · 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test | −7.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #4/5 · 2017 Car and Driver UHP Tyre Test | 98% #5/13 · 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test | −2.9 | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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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 · Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 38 | 66 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 21″ | 16″ – 22″ |
Hankook Ventus V12 evo2
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 — better wet, treadwear and dry. Pick the Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 if noise matters most to you.
Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 scores 73 vs 45 on noise.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 90 vs 70 on wet.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 82 vs 62 on treadwear.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 88 vs 71 on dry.
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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.