Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is a summer tyre made in total of 53 sizes, ranging from R17 to R17 - this particular dimension is R19, which means it fits to a 19 inch/482.6mm diameter wheel. 235/35 R19 is 30mm wider than the narrowest dimension (205) and 20mm narrower than the widest one (255). This tyre profile of 35 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 35% of the tyre width (235mm), which results in 82.25mm sidewall height. In 235/35 R19, there is only one possible speed index for Michelin Pilot Sport 5 - "Y", which is good for speeds up to 300 km/h. In 235/35 R19, Pilot Sport 5 usually competes against Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, which is a tyre from Goodyear with a rating of 100%, compared to 97% of the Michelin in question. Latest test in 235/35 R19 was held by Autozeitung in 2023, where Pilot Sport 5 received rating "Highly recommended" and finished on the 5. place. It was tested on a Ford Focus.
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Autozeitung Summer tyre test 2023 235/35 R19 highly recommended Ranked #5 of 9Securing the 5th position among 9 competitors, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 garnered a final rating of 'Highly Recommended'. Despite showing somewhat average performance in aquaplaning compared to its peers, leading to its slightly lower position, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was commendable for its low rolling resistance. However, its high price level was noted. On wet surfaces, the tyre demonstrated excellent grip and managed calm and controlled reactions, although it wasn't the fastest in the rain, it maintained stability at all times. On dry roads, its performance remained strong with good braking properties and hassle-free handling, albeit requiring slightly larger steering angles which slightly affected its agility. Notably, it excelled in wet circle cornering, showcasing its prowess in this specific discipline.