245/35ZR20 XL MICHELIN Pilot Sport 5 Tyres

Product Overview

The 245-35-R20 XL MICHELIN Pilot Sport 5 is engineered for drivers seeking sharp precision and dependable control in a premium summer tyre. Designed with enhanced load capacity and speed rating, this tyre combines a dynamic driving experience with extended tread life. Its advanced construction offers confident handling on moist roads, making it a perfect match for high-performance cars that demand excellence in both wet and dry conditions.

Key Features

When braking, the 245 35 R20 Pilot Sport 5 excels by offering noticeably shorter stopping distances, especially on damp surfaces, providing greater driver reassurance. This tyre's build focuses on maintaining consistent contact with the road, which means steering inputs feel more immediate and predictable during spirited manoeuvres.

Longevity is a key asset here; the tyre’s design incorporates technologies that help reduce uneven wear, supporting a longer service life without compromising performance. Drivers covering substantial miles can rely on this model to deliver sustained grip throughout its lifespan.

Fuel efficiency benefits from the tyre's optimised rolling resistance, classified as C, helping to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. This makes the 245-35-R20 MICHELIN Pilot Sport 5 a more economical choice for those concerned about running costs.

Finally, the tyre's noise output is kept to a moderate level, rated at 72 decibels, ensuring a comfortable ride that won't distract from the driving experience, even on longer journeys.

Awards & Recognition

• Auto BILD Summer Performance Tyres Test - 2025, tyre size: 225/40 R18.

Awarded joint 1st place - “Michelin Pilot Sport 5 delivers sharp, stable handling with consistently short wet and dry braking, backed by excellent mileage and an exemplary overall rating.”

• ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 2025, tyre size: 225/40 R18

Awarded 3rd place - “Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is one of the best in the wet with excellent braking and handling, backed by strong mileage and efficiency.”

• Auto Express Summer Tyre Test - 2025, tyre size: 225/40 R18.

Awarded 4th place - “Pilot Sport 5 impressed with class-leading aquaplaning resistance and strong wet performance, backed by excellent fuel economy.”.

• Autobild Summer Tyre Test Shootout - 2025, tyre size: 225/40 R18.

Awarded 2nd place out of 52.

• Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test - 2025, tyre size: 225/45 R18.

Awarded 4th place - “Strong longevity focus, with very good wear, but higher noise.”

•  TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test - 2024, tyre size: 235/45 R18.

Awarded 3rd place - “Pilot Sport 5 took 3rd overall thanks to class-leading aquaplaning resistance and strong wet handling performance.”

• Auto Express Summer Tyre Test - 2024, tyre size: 225/45 R17.

Awarded 4th place - “Standout aquaplaning performance, but not a podium finisher overall.”

• Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test - 2024, tyre size: 215/40 R18.

Awarded 2nd place - “Balanced and very safe on wet and dry roads.”

• Auto BILD UHP Summer Tyre Test - 2023, tyre size: 225/45 R18.

Awarded 2nd place - “Strong wear performance, with a well-rounded UHP result.”

• Auto BILD Sports Car Summer Tyre Test - 2023, tyre size: 225/40 R18.

Awarded 3rd place - “A top-class sports tyre with agile, precise wet and dry handling, strong aquaplaning security, and short wet braking with good comfort and low noise.”

• Auto Zeitung UHP Summer Tyre Test - 2023, tyre size: 235/35 R19.

Awarded 5th place - “Just short of second place overall, with low rolling resistance but high price noted.”

This list of compatible vehicles is a guide only. Please check the tyre size on your existing tyres or refer to your vehicle handbook before purchasing.