Dunlop SportSmart TT vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Dunlop SportSmart TT and Michelin Pilot Sport 5 appear in 20 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Dunlop SportSmart TT performs. It takes the win in wet. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 19 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Dunlop SportSmart TT and Michelin Pilot Sport 5 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop SportSmart TT | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 19 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.5 | 5.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 94.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop SportSmart TT
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop SportSmart TT | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Avg rank 4.5 8612 | Dunlop SportSmart TT |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 9.0 | Avg rank 3.8 498 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 5.3 644 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 6.0 15 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 6.3 22 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
💧 Wet: Dunlop SportSmart TT vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5
The Dunlop SportSmart TT wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 4.5 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop SportSmart TT vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5
The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 9.0 for the Dunlop SportSmart TT.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop SportSmart TT vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5
The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to no data for the Dunlop SportSmart TT.
📏 Mileage: Dunlop SportSmart TT vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5
The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Dunlop SportSmart TT.
🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop SportSmart TT vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5
The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to no data for the Dunlop SportSmart TT.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Dunlop SportSmart TT or Michelin Pilot Sport 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dunlop SportSmart TT ranks higher on average than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Dunlop SportSmart TT across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 ranks better than the Dunlop SportSmart TT.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 shows better mileage performance than the Dunlop SportSmart TT.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop SportSmart TT appears in 1 independent tests, Michelin Pilot Sport 5 in 19.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
