Pilot Sport 5

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 235/45R20 XL size

In the size code 235/45R20, 235 is the section width in millimetres (about 9.3"). 45 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 45% of the width, or roughly 105.8 mm. R20 means radial construction on a 20-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 28.3".

The load index 100 means each tire supports up to 1,764 lbs — about 7,056 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol W certifies the tire to 168 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, CAR, Performance, UHP.

Price and value

At $299.24 per tire, a full set of four costs $1196.96. That is about 23% above the average of the 22 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 $39.90 per 1,000 miles across the set.