Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport 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 Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport and Michelin Pilot Sport 5 appear in 21 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, 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 Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Michelin Pilot Sport 5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 19 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 10.6 | 5.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 80.8 | 94.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 10.4 1 | Avg rank 4.5 8612 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.0 | Avg rank 3.8 498 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 5.3 644 | Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 6.0 15 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 6.3 22 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5
The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 10.4 for the Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport.
☀️ Dry: Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5
The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 10.0 for the Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5
The Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.3 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
📏 Mileage: Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport 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 Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport.
🔋 Efficiency: Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5
The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 7.0 for the Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport or Michelin Pilot Sport 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 ranks higher on average than the Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport ranks better than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 shows better mileage performance than the Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Gripmax SuperGrip Pro Sport appears in 2 independent tests, Michelin Pilot Sport 5 in 19, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
