Tests 86 · 23 tests Owners 88 · 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 Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 — 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 + 4 road tests and 6,449 + 2,189 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 5 is ahead, 87–70
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Tests 73 · 4 tests Owners 57 · 2,189 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (tested tread life (miles))
“I just got the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701's and I like them a lot. The turn in is quicker and the feel is better than the Indy 500's that I had before. They feel more solid and less vague.The sidewall seems a bit stiffer, but somehow the ride is not as harsh.”
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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92
Dry
Pilot Sport 5 +1874Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 5 ADVAN Fleva V701 Professional tests (TWG score) · 23 / 3 tests 93 78 Reviews found online 91 67 Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 92.9 + 40% × 90.8 = 92
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 77.7 + 40% × 67.3 = 74
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94
Wet
Pilot Sport 5 +2668Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 5 ADVAN Fleva V701 Professional tests (TWG score) · 23 / 3 tests 94 70 Reviews found online 94 64 Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 94.1 + 40% × 93.6 = 94
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 70 + 40% × 64 = 68
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Snow
No comparison35Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 5 ADVAN Fleva V701 Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 49 (est.) Reviews found online – 13 ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 49.1 (est.) + 40% × 12.7 = 35
No road tests of snow for ADVAN Fleva V701. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
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79
Comfort
Pilot Sport 5 +1762Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 5 ADVAN Fleva V701 Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 1 tests 71 62 Reviews found online 85 62 Pilot Sport 5: 40% × 71 + 60% × 84.8 = 79
ADVAN Fleva V701: 40% × 62.5 + 60% × 61.5 = 62
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47
Noise
ADVAN Fleva V701 +2269Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 5 ADVAN Fleva V701 Professional tests (TWG score) · 15 / 1 tests 33 75 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) 60 Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 33.2 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 47
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 74.8 + 40% × 60.1 = 69
No owner ratings of noise for 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.
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87
Treadwear
Pilot Sport 5 +1869Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 5 ADVAN Fleva V701 Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 3 tests 92 75 Reviews found online 79 59 Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 91.9 + 40% × 78.9 = 87
ADVAN Fleva V701: 60% × 75.3 + 40% × 59.4 = 69
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89
Handling (owners)
Pilot Sport 5 +1772Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 5 ADVAN Fleva V701 Reviews found online 89 72 -
64
Efficiency
ADVAN Fleva V701 +771Why this score
Source Pilot Sport 5 ADVAN Fleva V701 Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 1 tests 64 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 |
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| Relative Score | 87 | 70 |
| Dry | 92 | 74 |
| Wet | 94 | 68 |
| Snow | – | 35 |
| Comfort | 79 | 62 |
| Noise | 47 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 87 | 69 |
| Handling (owners) | 89 | 72 |
| Efficiency | 64 | 71 |
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Headline score
87
/ 100
Pilot Sport 5
70
/ 100
ADVAN Fleva V701
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 | ADVAN Fleva V701 | 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? | 97% #8/45 · 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #4/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test | 98% #14/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 94% #6/7 · Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers | 92% #15/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer 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? | 87% #21/45 · 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #3/7 · Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers | 95% #16/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 90% #4/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test | 56% #17/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% #2/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test | 100% #2/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 93% #2/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | 66% #14/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 92% #3/7 · Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers | 82% #7/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 56% #13/13 · 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test | 71% #17/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #13/20 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | #14/20 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 71% #15/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | 57% #17/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer 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? | #6/22 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires | – | 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 ADVAN Fleva V701
Pros
- Exceptional dry and wet grip for the price point
- Noticeably quieter and more comfortable than many competing UHP tires
- Precise steering response and good road feedback
Cons
- Faster-than-average tread wear reported by aggressive drivers
- Some complaints regarding soft sidewalls leading to initial turn-in delay or tramlining
- Occasional reports of elevated road noise depending on the vehicle and road surface
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
Neutral
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701
Community discussions around the Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 primarily consist of prospective buyers asking about daily drivability, treadwear longevity, and value compared to premium alternatives. Those considering or using them note solid availability in smaller or niche wheel sizes and appreciate their accessible price point. The limited direct experiential feedback praises responsive turn-in, stiffer sidewalls, and decent ride comfort compared to rival sporty summer tires.
r/TyreReviews
·2 upvotes ·2026-06-06
“Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 in 2026 Do they make sense today? I’d put them on a hatchback (1300kg) and I usually drive up to 180-200 km/h with quick accelerations and curves in my daily. Weather is usually sunny, but sometimes it rains. Are them still a safe and a good choice, or are there some other brands that should result better for my driving style (and for my 215/45 r18 rims)? Thanks in advance.”
r/mr2
·2 upvotes ·2025-05-24
“Yokohama advan fleva v701? Currently looking at stock sizes for my 99 MRS and the v701s are the only decent set I can find. I live in Canada and I was planning on ordering them for next week, and just thought to do one more validation check before driving out to Bellingham. Pretty new to picking out my own tires, trying to also stay within 550-600usd or maxish 800-850cad including tax if possible.”
fiestastforum.com
·2022-11-30
“I just got the Yokohama Advan Fleva V701's and I like them a lot. The turn in is quicker and the feel is better than the Indy 500's that I had before. They feel more solid and less vague.The sidewall seems a bit stiffer, but somehow the ride is not as harsh.”
Top themes
#daily driving suitability#treadwear and lifespan#budget summer performance#comparison to Michelin#steering feel and turn-in#wheel sizing availability
Based on 22 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | B · Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 66 | 70 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 300 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 42 | 42 |
Which one should you actually buy?
87
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
70
/ 100
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 — better wet, dry and treadwear. Pick the Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 if noise and efficiency matter most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 94 vs 68 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 scores 69 vs 47 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 92 vs 74 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 87 vs 69 on treadwear.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Tire B · Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701
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Pilot Sport 5 or ADVAN Fleva V701?
Which is better in the wet, Pilot Sport 5 or ADVAN Fleva V701?
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 94 vs 68 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Pilot Sport 5 or ADVAN Fleva V701?
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 92 vs 74 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, Pilot Sport 5 or ADVAN Fleva V701?
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701, 69 vs 47 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Pilot Sport 5 or ADVAN Fleva V701?
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 79 vs 62 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Pilot Sport 5 or ADVAN Fleva V701?
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 87 vs 69 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Pilot Sport 5 or ADVAN Fleva V701?
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701, 71 vs 64 on our efficiency 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