Tyre comparison
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs Toyo Proxes Sport 2
The Pilot Sport 5 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Pilot Sport 5 for dry grip, wet grip, tread life and quiet & comfort. The Proxes Sport 2 usually costs less.
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Best road all-rounder in the class, with unusually long life.
Ultra-high performance summer · Premium
Toyo
Proxes Sport 2
Sharp steering, good wet grip, fair price.
Ultra-high performance summer · Mid-range
Fit score by driver
The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score
| Driver | Pilot Sport 5 | Proxes Sport 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Daily driving, wet winters | 88 (higher) | 52 |
| Spirited roads, warm climate | 86 (higher) | 54 |
| Longest life and lowest cost | 86 (higher) | 53 |
Trait by trait
Out of 10, against other UHP summer tyres.
Pilot Sport 5
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- ADAC, Tyre Reviews
- Year
- 2025
ADAC 2025 wet brake 29.2 m; TR beats FK520 8-1; long wear; weakest RR in TR 2025 test.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Proxes Sport 2
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- Tyre Reviews
TyreReviews 8 tests: FK520 beat it 5-2-1.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Questions
Which is better, the Pilot Sport 5 or the Proxes Sport 2?
The Pilot Sport 5 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Pilot Sport 5 for dry grip, wet grip, tread life and quiet & comfort. The Proxes Sport 2 usually costs less.
Where do these ratings come from?
From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.