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1. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Premium2. Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Upper-middle
Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Toyo Proxes Sport 2
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In the world of UUHP (Ultra High Performance) and UHP (Ultra High Performance) summer tyres, two models that often come up for comparison are the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 and the Toyo Proxes Sport 2. These two summer tyres, made by Michelin and Toyo respectively, have their strengths and weaknesses and we have summarized it all based on our tests and comparisons.
Starting off with the Michelin Pilot Sport 5, this UUHP summer tyre is the successor of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and Pilot Sport 3. According to our testing results, this tyre received a rating of 97%. It boasts a precise steering behaviour and excellent driving dynamics, coupled with good aquaplaning reserves and a short dry and wet braking distance. However, its high price might be a drawback for some budget-conscious consumers. In tests conducted by Autozeitung, ADAC, and Autobild, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 secured positions 4, 3, and 6 respectively out of a variable total of tyres tested.
On the other hand, the Toyo Proxes Sport 2, a UHP summer tyre, scored a rating of 72% in our tests. This tyre impresses with its balanced driving behaviour on both wet and dry tracks and its short dry braking distance. Although it does have its minuses - limited mileage and a slightly high price - its strengths still make it a strong contender in the summer tyre market. Comparing test results, it placed 7th in Autozeitung, 11th in ADAC, and 10th in Autobild tests.
In conclusion, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 clearly outperforms the Toyo Proxes Sport 2, mainly in tests positions. But remember that the final choice always depends on specific needs. If you're looking for superior performance and are ready to invest, then the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is a choice to consider. Nonetheless, the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 is by no means a bad tyre, it's a solid option for those prioritising a balance between performance and budget.
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1. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Test winner
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(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Rating | Wet | Dry | |||
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| Best values in test | 279 | velmi doporučeno | 141 | 139 | |||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Highly recommended | 260 | velmi doporučeno | 132 | 128 | |||
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Rating: - | 228 | - | 104 | 124 | |||
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| Name | Rating | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | ||||
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| Best values in test | dobré | 1,6 | 1,5 | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Good | dobré | 1,9 | 1,9 | ||||
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Rating: Good | dobré | 3,0 | 2,2 | ||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | vynikající | 2+ | 1- | 1 | |||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Outstanding | vynikající | 2+ | 2+ | 1- | |||
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2 | 2+ | 3 | |||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | vynikající | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Outstanding | vynikající | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Rating: Good | dobré | 2 | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | 60.1 | 26 | |||||
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 | 61 | 26.9 | |||||
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