215/40 R18 Michelin Pilot Sport 5 variants
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is a summer tyre made in total of 53 sizes, ranging from R17 to R17 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 215/40 R18 is 10mm wider than the narrowest dimension (205) and 40mm narrower than the widest one (255). This tyre profile of 40 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 40% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 86mm sidewall height. In 215/40 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 - "Y", which is good for speeds up to 300 km/h. In 215/40 R18, Pilot Sport 5 usually competes against PremiumContact 6, which is a tyre from Continental with a rating of 87%, compared to 99% of the Michelin in question. Latest test in 215/40 R18 was held by Sport Auto in 2024, where Pilot Sport 5 received rating "Very good" and finished on the 2. place. It was tested on a Hyundai i20 N.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is made in 53 sizes, starting from 205/40 R17 up to 255/35 R21.
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 in tyre tests
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very good
Ranked #2 of 5
Securing a commendable second place out of five contenders, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 established itself as a formidable option in this evaluation, earning a "Very good" final rating. This tire distinguished itself with its exceptional control, attributed to its high grip levels on both wet and dry roads, alongside achieving the shortest dry braking distances. Notably, it also excelled in maintaining low rolling resistance and external noise levels. However, it was not without its drawbacks; the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 showed moderate protection against aquaplaning in curves and was criticized for occasionally harsh ride quality. Despite these minor issues, its performance was balanced and very secure across wet and dry conditions. Remarkably, the tyre outperformed in several disciplines, shining in aquaplaning - longitudinal, dry braking, dry handling, dry lane changing, wet circle cornering, wet handling, and objective wet handling, making it a top choice for those prioritizing safety and performance.
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