Mabor Sport Jet 3 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 Mabor Sport Jet 3 and Michelin Pilot Sport 5 appear in 21 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 Mabor Sport Jet 3 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. 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, 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 Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Mabor Sport Jet 3 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Mabor Sport Jet 3's brand, sizing or price
Choose Michelin Pilot Sport 5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Mabor Sport Jet 3 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 19 |
| Best rank | #18 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 25.5 | 5.0 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 80.9 | 94.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Mabor Sport Jet 3
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Mabor Sport Jet 3 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 27.0 | Avg rank 4.5 8612 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 25.5 | 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: Mabor Sport Jet 3 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5
The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 27.0 for the Mabor Sport Jet 3.
☀️ Dry: Mabor Sport Jet 3 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5
The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 25.5 for the Mabor Sport Jet 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Mabor Sport Jet 3 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 Mabor Sport Jet 3.
📏 Mileage: Mabor Sport Jet 3 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 Mabor Sport Jet 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Mabor Sport Jet 3 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 Mabor Sport Jet 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Mabor Sport Jet 3 or Michelin Pilot Sport 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 ranks higher on average than the Mabor Sport Jet 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Mabor Sport Jet 3 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 Mabor Sport Jet 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 shows better mileage performance than the Mabor Sport Jet 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Mabor Sport Jet 3 appears in 2 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 →
