Michelin

Pilot Sport 5

Name: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 205/45ZR17 XL
Brand: Michelin
SKU: 59525
Price: 171.74 USD
Availability: InStock

205/45ZR17 XL

Summer

$171.74/tire $228.99

Set of 4: $686.96

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Specifications

Size	205/45ZR17 XL Pilot Sport 5
Width	205 mm
Aspect ratio	45
Rim diameter	R17
Load index	88
Speed rating	(Y)
Load range	XL

Season	Summer
UTQG	340 A A
Treadwear warranty	30,000 miles
Tread depth	9/32"
Weight	19.8 lbs
Max pressure	50 psi
Severe snow (3PMSF)	No
Run-flat	No

About the Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Summer Ultra High Performance Passenger Car Tire.

Features

* Dual sport tread design has an internal side with large longitudinal grooves and an external side with rigid blocks* Premium touch sidewall design* Wear2check indicator* 30,000 Mile Limited Treadwear Warranty

Benefits

* Flush water away for enhanced wet road traction and offers better grip on dry roads* Creates a sleek, matte-black aesthetic with a velvet like micro texture* Allows you to easily check and monitor the wear of the tire

Understanding the 205/45ZR17 XL size

In the size code 205/45R17, 205 is the section width in millimetres (about 8.1"). 45 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 45% of the width, or roughly 92.3 mm. R17 means radial construction on a 17-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 24.3".

The load index 88 means each tire supports up to 1,235 lbs — about 4,940 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol Y certifies the tire to 186 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

What the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is built for

The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is a summer tire, tuned for maximum dry and wet grip in warm conditions; it is not intended for near-freezing temperatures. Fitment category: Passenger Car, Performance, UHP.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 340 A A. The treadwear grade of 340 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade A measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade A reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $171.74 per tire, a full set of four costs $686.96. That is about 23% above the average of the 61 tires we stock in this size, reflecting its position in the range. Backed by a 30,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $22.90 per 1,000 miles across the set.

Frequently asked questions

What does the tire size 205/45R17 mean?

205 is the section width in millimetres, 45 is the aspect ratio (sidewall height as a percentage of width, about 92.3 mm), and R17 indicates radial construction for a 17-inch wheel. Overall diameter is approximately 24.3 inches.

What are the load and speed ratings of the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 205/45ZR17 XL?

Its load index of 88 allows up to 1,235 lbs per tire. Its speed rating of Y is certified to 186 mph. Check your door-jamb placard and do not fit a tire rated below the vehicle's requirement.

How much does a set of 4 Michelin Pilot Sport 5 205/45ZR17 XL tires cost?

A single tire is $171.74 and a set of four is $686.96, covered by a 30,000-mile treadwear warranty.

Can the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 be used in winter?

No. This is a summer tire and it is not rated for severe snow service. Its compound stiffens as temperatures approach freezing, so fit winter or all-weather tires for cold-season driving.

Does the Pilot Sport 5 come in other sizes?

Yes — we stock 27 additional Pilot Sport 5 sizes besides 205/45ZR17 XL. Fit only a size approved for your vehicle.