Summer tire Updated September 2026

Michelin Power 5 review

Name: Michelin Power 5
Brand: Michelin

± 8

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Owners 70 · 16 reviews analysed

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Michelin Power 5 has a Relative Score of 70 out of 100 among summer tires. 16 owner reviews rate it 70 out of 100. 60% would buy it again.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

70/100

From 16 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 60%

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 16 owner reviews found online.

The Michelin Power 5 is widely regarded as a high-performing street sport tire that excels in rapid warm-up, wet-weather confidence, and agile handling. While most riders praise its real-world versatility and grip, opinions on longevity and high-lean-angle stability are polarized, with some users preferring competitors like the Bridgestone S22 for track-oriented or aggressive riding.

Pros

Exceptional wet-weather grip and stability in standing water
Rapid warm-up times, even in cooler ambient temperatures
Agile handling and predictable cornering behavior on public roads
Strong confidence-inspiring feedback during braking

Cons

Tendency for the rear tire to square off prematurely
Inconsistent performance and grip degradation as the tire reaches the end of its life
Lack of confidence at maximum lean angles compared to dedicated track tires
Mixed reports on overall mileage, with some users experiencing rapid wear under heavy engine braking

Worth knowing

Users on middleweight naked bikes like the KTM Duke 790 report excellent synergy and traction control performance.
Riders with high-torque bikes featuring strong engine braking noted a 'sketchy' front-end feel and accelerated rear tire wear.
Mileage reports vary significantly, ranging from 2,500 miles to over 8,000 miles depending on riding style and bike weight.