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215/40 R18 Michelin Pilot Sport 5 variants
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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. Latest test in 215/40 R18 was held by Sportauto 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
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (215/40 R18)
Sportauto Summer tyre test 2024 215/40 R18
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.
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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215/40 R18 - Best summer tyres (according to tests)
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | Premium | £137 89 Y | |||
| 2. | Bridgestone Turanza T005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Premium | £120 89 Y + 1 | |||
| 3. | Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | Premium | £107 89 Y | |||
| 4. | Michelin Pilot Sport 4! Newer model available: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | Premium | £138 85 Y + 2 | |||
| 5. | Continental PremiumContact 6! Newer model available: Continental PremiumContact 7 | Premium | £150 89 Y | |||
| 6. | Pirelli Cinturato P7 | Premium | ||||
| 7. | Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN! Newer model available: Falken ZIEX ZE320 | Upper-middle | £116 89 W | |||
| 8. | Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | Premium | £104 89 Y | |||
| 9. | Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | Premium | £103 89 W | |||
| 10. | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Upper-middle | £85 89 Y | |||
| 11. | Uniroyal RainSport 5 | Upper-middle | £102 89 Y | |||
| 12. | Firestone Roadhawk | Upper-middle | ||||
| 13. | Semperit Speed-Life 3 | Lowcost | £99 89 Y |
