Tests 84 · 23 tests Owners 82 · 6,449 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test (subj. dry handling)
“Put some 235/45 R17 ps5’s on my 9-5 They fill up the arches quite nice!”
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 23 + 2 road tests and 6,449 + 7 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 5 is ahead, 83–65
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Tests 66 · 2 tests Owners 64 · 7 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 11 in 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test (wet braking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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89
Dry
Pilot Sport 5 +2861Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 5 Cinturato AllSeason Professional tests (TWG score) · 23 / 2 tests 92 62 Reviews found online 84 60 Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 92.2 + 40% × 83.8 = 89
Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 62.1 + 40% × 60.2 = 61
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90
Wet
Pilot Sport 5 +1872Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 5 Cinturato AllSeason Professional tests (TWG score) · 23 / 2 tests 92 72 Reviews found online 87 73 Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 92.4 + 40% × 86.7 = 90
Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 72.2 + 40% × 72.6 = 72
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Snow
No comparison64Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 5 Cinturato AllSeason Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests – 69 Reviews found online – 56 Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 68.7 + 40% × 55.9 = 64
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75
Comfort
Pilot Sport 5 +768Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 5 Cinturato AllSeason Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / – tests 71 ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 81 67 Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 71 + 40% × 80.6 = 75
Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 68.8 (est.) + 40% × 67.3 = 68
No road tests of comfort for Cinturato AllSeason. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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47
Noise
Cinturato AllSeason +1966Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 5 Cinturato AllSeason Professional tests (TWG score) · 15 / 1 tests 33 66 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 33.2 + 40% × 67.3 (est.) = 47
Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 65.6 + 40% × 67.3 (est.) = 66
No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Sport 5 or Cinturato AllSeason. 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.
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82
Treadwear
Pilot Sport 5 +2062Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 5 Cinturato AllSeason Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 1 tests 87 61 Reviews found online 75 65 Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 87.2 + 40% × 74.7 = 82
Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 60.9 + 40% × 64.6 = 62
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83
Handling (owners)
Pilot Sport 5 +2063Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 5 Cinturato AllSeason Reviews found online 83 63
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 83 | 65 |
| Dry | 89 | 61 |
| Wet | 90 | 72 |
| Snow | – | 64 |
| Comfort | 75 | 68 |
| Noise | 47 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 82 | 62 |
| Handling (owners) | 83 | 63 |
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Headline score
83
/ 100
Pilot Sport 5
65
/ 100
Cinturato AllSeason
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
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.
| Discipline | Category | Pilot Sport 5 | Cinturato AllSeason | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #10/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | 94% #4/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #4/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test | 98% #7/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 94% #6/7 · Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers | 96% #3/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 91% #9/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | 94% #6/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #3/7 · Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers | 97% #6/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% #2/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test | 99% #7/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 93% #2/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | 64% #9/10 · 2017 All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #13/20 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | #8/10 2017 All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 71% #15/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | 62% #9/10 · 2017 All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 92% #3/7 · Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers | 93% #5/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #9/50 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | #5/8 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Pilot Sport 5
Pros
- Outstanding wet and dry traction with high resistance to aquaplaning
- Superior tread life and longevity compared to competitors and previous generations
- Noticeable improvements in ride comfort and a quieter cabin over rough road surfaces
Cons
- Softer sidewalls can lead to initial steering vagueness or understeer during hard cornering
- Higher price point compared to some tier-one competitors
- Performance and grip degrade significantly under intense track heat or heavy circuit use
Tire B Cinturato AllSeason
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather traction and aquaplaning resistance
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Reliable performance in light snow conditions
Cons
- Performance degradation in high ambient temperatures (above 25C)
- Slightly vague steering feedback on dry pavement compared to dedicated summer tires
- Potential for premature tread wear or structural deformation over time
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Positive
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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.
r/DubaiPetrolHeads
·3 upvotes ·2025-07-15
“Had both on my ST. The 4S is more performance oriented but it wore out much quicker in approximately 35k kms. PS5 is more comfortable and the wear is slower however it does get noisy towards its end of life. After the 2 sets of Michelins, I tried the Falken FK520 for half the cost of the Michelins but found it to more comfortable for daily driving as it is comparatively softer.”
cliosport.net
·5 upvotes ·2024-02-07
“I’ve done 20k on a set of fronts that still have ~2-2.5mm left. They’re wearing very well IMO.”
f30.bimmerpost.com
“I've used the PS4S, potenza s001's & sports contact 7. Currently on Pilot Sport 5's and I think they're the best all road "do it all"road tyre I've had on my RWD . The asymmetric 6 is also supposed to be great but I havent tried that.”
Top themes
#wet grip performance#tread wear longevity#daily driving comfort#track heat delamination#soft sidewall steering feedback#road noise levels#comparison with ps4s
Based on 174 community posts
Tire B
Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | B · Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 66 | 8 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 14″ – 19″ |
| Sizes in common | 0 | 0 |
Which one should you actually buy?
83
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
65
/ 100
Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 — better dry, treadwear and handling. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 89 vs 61 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 82 vs 62 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 83 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason scores 66 vs 47 on noise.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
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Pilot Sport 5 or Cinturato AllSeason?
Which is better in the wet, Pilot Sport 5 or Cinturato AllSeason?
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 90 vs 72 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Pilot Sport 5 or Cinturato AllSeason?
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 89 vs 61 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, Pilot Sport 5 or Cinturato AllSeason?
Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason, 66 vs 47 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Pilot Sport 5 or Cinturato AllSeason?
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 75 vs 68 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Pilot Sport 5 or Cinturato AllSeason?
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 82 vs 62 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
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