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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs Vredestein T-Trac 2 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 23 + 0 road tests and 6,538 + 99 owner reviews. How we score

Pilot Sport 5 is ahead, 90–73

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Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Tire AMichelin

Pilot Sport 5

Summer

± 4

Tests 86 · 23 tests Owners 87 · 6,538 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!”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 92

    Dry

    Pilot Sport 5 +19
    73
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 5T-Trac 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 23 / – tests93≈ 71 (est.)
    Reviews found online9076

    Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 93.2 + 40% × 90.2 = 92

    T-Trac 2: 60% × 71.4 (est.) + 40% × 76.3 = 73

    No road tests of dry for T-Trac 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 94

    Wet

    Pilot Sport 5 +19
    75
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 5T-Trac 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 23 / – tests94≈ 74 (est.)
    Reviews found online9377

    Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 93.7 + 40% × 93.3 = 94

    T-Trac 2: 60% × 74 (est.) + 40% × 76.6 = 75

    No road tests of wet for T-Trac 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 78

    Comfort

    Pilot Sport 5 +7
    71
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 5T-Trac 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / – tests71≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online8372

    Pilot Sport 5: 40% × 70.9 + 60% × 83.4 = 78

    T-Trac 2: 40% × 69.5 (est.) + 60% × 72.2 = 71

    No road tests of comfort for T-Trac 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  4. 47

    Noise

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 5T-Trac 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 15 / – tests33–
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)–

    Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 33.3 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 47

    No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Sport 5. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  5. 86

    Treadwear

    Pilot Sport 5 +14
    72
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 5T-Trac 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / – tests92≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online7875

    Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 92 + 40% × 77.9 = 86

    T-Trac 2: 60% × 69.7 (est.) + 40% × 75.4 = 72

    No road tests of treadwear for T-Trac 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  6. 89

    Handling (owners)

    Pilot Sport 5 +15
    74
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 5T-Trac 2
    Reviews found online8974
  7. 63

    Efficiency

    No comparison
    –
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 5T-Trac 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / – tests63–
Scores at a glance
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs Vredestein T-Trac 2: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin Pilot Sport 5Vredestein T-Trac 2
Relative Score 90 73
Dry 92 73
Wet 94 75
Comfort 78 71
Noise 47 –
Treadwear 86 72
Handling (owners) 89 74
Efficiency 63 –

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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Recomputed
Headline score
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Pilot Sport 5

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T-Trac 2

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.

DisciplineCategoryPilot Sport 5T-Trac 2ΔHead-to-head
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #9/50 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? #5/14 2018 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 175/65 R14 – 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
All owner themes in the Pilot Sport 5 review

Tire B T-Trac 2

Pros

  • High comfort levels and smooth ride over bumps
  • Good overall grip in both wet and dry conditions
  • Excellent value for money and attractive pricing

Cons

  • Wet grip is acceptable but lags behind top-tier premium alternatives
  • Can be slightly noisy on rougher road surfaces
  • Stock availability issues reported by some buyers
All owner themes in the T-Trac 2 review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Positive

Community sentiment towards the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is largely positive, with drivers frequently praising its outstanding wet grip, daily driving comfort, and impressive tread life. While widely recommended as a dependable, premium all-round performance tire, some enthusiasts criticize it for having a slightly numb steering feel, softer sidewalls, and poor heat resistance during track use compared to more aggressive alternatives.

r/kereta ·9 upvotes ·2025-12-15

“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”

r/CarTrackDays ·17 upvotes ·2025-05-25

“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”

bimmerforums.co.uk ·1 upvote ·2024-05-06

“look at camskill,always the cheapest,ive just gotten the michelin ps5 for my M4 ,not fitted yet as my conti sport 7 still have life,only bought last month as there was a cashback offer from michelin at camskill,i got £80 so got 2 x 275-35-19 and x2 255-35-19 for £617 delivered,”

Top themes
#wet grip performance#tread life longevity#daily driving comfort#track heat delamination#premium pricing comparisons#road noise levels#steering feel feedback

Based on 173 community posts

Tire B

Vredestein T-Trac 2

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Pilot Sport 5 B · Vredestein T-Trac 2
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available669
Rim diameters16″ – 22″13″ – 15″
UTQG320 - 340 A - B A—
Sizes in common00

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Vredestein T-Trac 2

Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 — better dry, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 92 vs 73 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 94 vs 75 on wet.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 89 vs 74 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 86 vs 72 on treadwear.

Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Tire B · Vredestein T-Trac 2

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Pilot Sport 5 or T-Trac 2?

Which is better in the wet, Pilot Sport 5 or T-Trac 2?

Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 94 vs 75 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Pilot Sport 5 or T-Trac 2?

Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 92 vs 73 on our dry score.

Which is more comfortable, Pilot Sport 5 or T-Trac 2?

Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 78 vs 71 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Pilot Sport 5 or T-Trac 2?

Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 86 vs 72 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