Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test (longitudinal aquaplaning)
“My 8-month experience with Michelin Pilot Sport 5 – honest thoughts after highway + city use Switched to Michelin Pilot Sport 5s about 8 months ago on my Hyundai Creta]and figured I'd share a proper update since I couldn't find many India-based long-term reviews when I was researching. Background: I drive a mix of Delhi–Gurugram highway stretches and stop-go city traffic. Previous tyres were Ceat tyres. Wet grip: This is where they genuinely shine. Monsoon season in NCR was the real test — braking distances felt noticeably shorter than my previous set, and I never had that nervous moment on waterlogged roads near Dhaula Kuan. Dry handling: Confident and predictable. Not much to complain about here. Cornering feel is crisp, especially at highway speeds. Ride comfort: Slightly firmer than my old tyres, which I expected given the performance focus. Not harsh — just different. Long highway runs are still comfortable. Noise: Quieter than I expected for a performance tyre. Road noise on concrete sections of NH-48 is very manageable. Fuel efficiency: Marginal difference — maybe 0.3–0.5 kmpl lower, hard to say definitively. Wear so far: Looking good at 8 months / ~7,000 km. No uneven wear patterns. Would I buy again? Probably yes, especially if wet weather safety matters to you. Price premium over budget options is real, but the wet grip gives peace of mind. Happy to answer any questions. Anyone else running Michelins in Indian conditions? Read more”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
76
Dry
Pilot Sport 5 +13
89
Why this score
Source
Turanza T005
Pilot Sport 5
Professional tests (TWG score)
83
91
Reviews found online
64
86
Dry Braking (% of best)
100%
100%
Dry Handling (% of best)
100%
100%
Dry (% of best)
100%
93%
79
Wet
Pilot Sport 5 +13
92
Why this score
Source
Turanza T005
Pilot Sport 5
Professional tests (TWG score)
85
93
Reviews found online
71
90
Longitudinal Aquaplaning (% of best)
97%
100%
Transverse Aquaplaning (% of best)
90%
100%
Wet (% of best)
97%
99%
Wet Braking (% of best)
97%
100%
Wet Braking - Concrete (% of best)
90%
97%
Wet Circle (% of best)
100%
97%
Wet Handling (% of best)
100%
100%
68
Comfort
Pilot Sport 5 +6
74
Why this score
Source
Turanza T005
Pilot Sport 5
Professional tests (TWG score)
71
69
Reviews found online
63
81
47
Noise
Pilot Sport 5 +2
49
Why this score
Source
Turanza T005
Pilot Sport 5
Professional tests (TWG score)
37
38
Reviews found online
62
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Exterior Noise (% of best)
98%
71%
65
Treadwear
Pilot Sport 5 +18
83
Why this score
Source
Turanza T005
Pilot Sport 5
Professional tests (TWG score)
71
87
Reviews found online
56
76
66
Handling
Pilot Sport 5 +20
86
Why this score
Source
Turanza T005
Pilot Sport 5
Reviews found online
66
86
Scores at a glance
Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5: scores by category (0–100)
Category
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Relative Score
70
84
Dry
76
89
Wet
79
92
Comfort
68
74
Noise
47
49
Treadwear
65
83
Handling
66
86
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Headline score
70
/ 100
Turanza T005
84
/ 100
Pilot Sport 5
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
Discipline
Category
Turanza T005
Pilot Sport 5
Δ
Both?
Curved Aquaplaning
Curved
100%#1/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test
92%#5/6 · 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test
+8.0
Different tests
Dry Braking
Dry
100%#1/8 · 2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test
100%#2/3 · Michelin Pilot Sport VS EV Specific Performance Tyres
+0.3
Different tests
Dry Handling
Dry
100%#1/8 · 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test
100%#2/7 · Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers
0.0
Different tests
Dry
Dry
100%#1/8 · 2022 Al Volante Summer Tire Test R16
93%#5/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18
+7.4
Different tests
Rolling Resistance
Efficiency
100%#1/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19
92%#3/7 · Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers
+8.2
Different tests
Fuel Consumption
Fuel
97%#5/10 · 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test
95%#8/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
+2.1
Different tests
Exterior Noise
Noise
98%#5/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17
71%#7/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18
+26.6
Different tests
Abrasion
Other
47%#16/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
78%#2/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
−30.8
Different tests
Noise
Other
95%#7/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test
99%#2/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test
−4.3
Different tests
Price
Other
69%#19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test
56%#13/13 · 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test
+13.2
Different tests
Value
Other
37%#43/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
71%#15/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test
−34.0
Different tests
Wear
Other
86%#5/12 · 2020 ADAC SUV Summer Tyre Test
93%#2/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test
−7.8
Different tests
Overall Ranking
Overall
50%#2/16 · 2022 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 15 Inch
50%#2/7 · 2026 AutoView Sport Tyre Test
0.0
Different tests
Straight Aqua
Straight
91%#18/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test
99%#3/13 · 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test
−7.8
Different tests
Subj. Comfort
Subj
80%#3/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19
70%#5/10 · 2025 AZ Summer Tyre Test
+10.0
Different tests
Subj. Dry Handling
Subj
90%#2/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19
92%#2/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18
−1.7
Different tests
Subj. Noise
Subj
50%#7/8 · 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test
80%#5/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test
−30.0
Different tests
Subj. Wet Handling
Subj
73%#4/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
92%#8/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test
−18.6
Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership
Total
0%#2/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
0%#6/20 · 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
0.0
Different tests
Longitudinal Aquaplaning
Wet
97%#6/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17
100%#1/7 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test
−3.5
Different tests
Transverse Aquaplaning
Wet
90%#2/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19
100%#1/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18
−10.0
Different tests
Wet
Wet
97%#2/8 · 2022 Al Volante Summer Tire Test R16
99%#2/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18
−1.6
Different tests
Wet Braking
Wet
97%#3/8 · 2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test
100%#1/7 · 2026 AutoView Sport Tyre Test
−2.8
Different tests
Wet Braking - Concrete
Wet
90%#20/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
97%#3/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
−6.8
Different tests
Wet Circle
Wet
100%#1/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
97%#5/7 · 2026 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test
+3.0
Different tests
Wet Handling
Wet
100%#2/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test
100%#1/4 · Michelin CrossClimate 3 & 3 Sport vs Pilot Sport 5 vs Primacy 5
−0.2
Different tests
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Turanza T005
Pros
Exceptional wet grip and short braking distances in rain
Improved fuel efficiency and low rolling resistance
Confident, stable handling at highway speeds
Cons
Faster-than-expected tread wear and shorter overall lifespan reported by many users
Soft sidewalls can lead to vague steering feedback and lack of precision during spirited cornering
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Mixed
Community opinions on the Bridgestone Turanza T005 are divided. While some drivers praise its wet-weather performance, highway stability, and value compared to competitors like Michelin, others report issues with excessive road noise, stiff comfort levels, rapid wear, and poor grip in certain conditions.
#Wet and dry grip#Road noise and comfort#Treadwear and durability#Run-flat performance#Price and value
Based on 23 community posts
Tire B
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Positive
Community opinion on the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is largely positive, highlighting its exceptional wet grip, low road noise, and impressive tread life compared to older generations and direct rivals. While some enthusiast drivers find the sidewalls a bit soft or note less extreme dry grip and steering feel compared to hardcore track tires like the PS4S or SportContact 7, it is widely praised as the ultimate daily-driver performance tire.
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.