Tests – · none yet Owners 61 · 10 reviews
Yokohama E70D db vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Sport 5 is ahead, 85–63
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Tests 84 · 23 tests Owners 82 · 6,414 reviews
“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.”
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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62
Dry
Pilot Sport 5 +2688Why this score
Source E70D db Pilot Sport 5 Professional tests (TWG score) – 91 Reviews found online 59 84 -
65
Wet
Pilot Sport 5 +2590Why this score
Source E70D db Pilot Sport 5 Professional tests (TWG score) – 92 Reviews found online 63 87 -
64
Comfort
Pilot Sport 5 +1175Why this score
Source E70D db Pilot Sport 5 Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 59 80 -
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Noise
No comparison45Why this score
Source E70D db Pilot Sport 5 Professional tests (TWG score) – 30 -
62
Treadwear
Pilot Sport 5 +2082Why this score
Source E70D db Pilot Sport 5 Professional tests (TWG score) – 87 Reviews found online 60 75 -
63
Handling
Pilot Sport 5 +2083Why this score
Source E70D db Pilot Sport 5 Reviews found online 63 83
Scores at a glance
| Category | Yokohama E70D db | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 85 |
| Dry | 62 | 88 |
| Wet | 65 | 90 |
| Comfort | 64 | 75 |
| Noise | – | 45 |
| Treadwear | 62 | 82 |
| Handling | 63 | 83 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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E70D db
Pilot Sport 5
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A E70D db
Pros
- High levels of cabin comfort and ride smoothness
- Effective noise reduction compared to many competing touring tires
- Suitable for daily commuting and long-distance touring
Cons
- Reports of premature tread wear and rapid balding
- Concerns regarding stopping distances and safety in emergency situations
- Inconsistent noise performance, with some users reporting high road noise on rough surfaces
Tire B 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
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Yokohama E70D db
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
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.
“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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Yokohama E70D db | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 66 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 22″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
Yokohama E70D db
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 — better dry, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 88 vs 62 on dry.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 90 vs 65 on wet.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 82 vs 62 on treadwear.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 83 vs 63 on handling.
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.