PILOT SPORT · ENERGY PERFORMANCE
Pilot Sport 5 EnergyEnergy-saving sport tire review: is it good, who is it for
A sport tire in the Pilot Sport line with added energy savings: precise steering, strong grip, and suited to EVs, hybrids and gasoline cars.
- Type
- Energy-saving sport
- Sizes in Thailand
- 18–21 inch
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- EU label
- Wet grip A · Energy A
10 sizes in stock, 18–21 inch
Summary
Pilot Sport 5 Energy is Michelin's sport tire that combines sporty performance with energy savings, for high-performance gasoline cars, hybrids and electric vehicles. It earns an EU label grade A for both wet grip and rolling resistance. Siam Michelin launched it in Thailand in April 2026, and the Michelin Thailand website lists 19 sizes, 18–21 inch.
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / Model | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Energy |
|---|---|
| Type | Summer sport tire focused on energy savings |
| EU tire label | Wet grip A · rolling resistance A (except some sizes built to automaker specs) |
| Launch | Announced by Michelin in March 2026 · in Thailand April 2026 |
| Sizes sold in Thailand | 19 sizes, 18–21 inch rims (per Michelin Thailand website) |
| Real-world testing | Michelin says it was used in the world-record runs of the CONCEPT AMG GT XX prototype |
| Electric vehicles | For gasoline cars, hybrids and electric vehicles |
| Category on Michelin Thailand website | Also listed under SUV tires |
| Parent company | Michelin, France (headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand) |
| Warranty | Covers manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km · cuts, bulges and punctures for 100 days or 3,000 km (buy 4 tires, install at a Subphaisal branch and register per the brand's terms) · See terms |
Sizes
| Size | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 235/45R18 | In stock | See price |
| 235/40R19 | In stock | See price |
| 245/45R19 | In stock | See price |
Who it's for
- High-performance sedans and sports cars on 18–21 inch tires
- High-performance electric vehicles that want both grip and range per charge
- Drivers who like sporty driving but still want to save fuel or battery charge
FAQ
Is the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Energy good?
Yes, for drivers who want a sport tire that also saves energy. It earns an EU label grade A for both wet grip and rolling resistance, and Michelin says it lasts longer than 3 other premium brands, based on DEKRA testing in 2025 on a Tesla Model Y.
How is the Pilot Sport 5 Energy different from the Pilot Sport 5?
Their focus. Michelin says the Pilot Sport 5 focuses on maximum grip and precise handling, while the Pilot Sport 5 Energy is designed for low rolling resistance, earns grade A for both wet grip and rolling resistance, rides softer and quieter, and suits electric vehicles and hybrids, while keeping the sporty feel of the Pilot Sport line.
Can the Pilot Sport 5 Energy be used on electric vehicles?
Yes. Michelin says it is designed to improve energy efficiency and extend range per charge, and it works on electric vehicles, hybrids and gasoline cars.
Is the Pilot Sport 5 Energy quiet?
Quiet for a sport tire. Michelin says it offers a softer, quieter, more comfortable ride than the Pilot Sport 5, while keeping sport-tire grip and handling.
Where is the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Energy made?
Michelin is a tire brand from France, headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, and has used the company name Michelin & Cie since 1889. Michelin Thailand was founded in 1987 and has 3 tire plants and 1 steel cord plant. The model page on Michelin's website does not say which country's plant makes this tire.
Can the Pilot Sport 5 Energy be used on an SUV?
Yes, if there is a size that fits. The Michelin Thailand website also lists the Pilot Sport 5 Energy under SUV tires, in 18–21 inch sizes. Match your vehicle's original size and load index.
What EU tire label grades does the Pilot Sport 5 Energy get?
Mostly A for both rolling resistance and wet grip. For example, size 235/45 R18 98Y XL rates A for rolling resistance, A for wet grip and 72 dB for noise, per the EU EPREL database. Some sizes built to automaker specs rate B in some categories.
What warranty does the Pilot Sport 5 Energy have?
Every tire bought from Subphaisal is covered by the manufacturer against manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km, for both store pickup and delivery, plus road hazard cover for cuts, bulges and punctures for 100 days or 3,000 km when you buy 4 tires, install them at a branch and register per the brand's terms. See the warranty page for details.
Where can I get the Pilot Sport 5 Energy installed?
Order online and choose installation at any of Subphaisal's 5 branches in Thonburi and Nonthaburi, booking a date and time at checkout, or have the tires shipped anywhere in Thailand.
Sources: Michelin Thailand — Pilot Sport 5 energy · Michelin Thailand (EN) — Pilot Sport 5 energy · Michelin Group — New Primacy 5 energy & Pilot Sport 5 energy (2026) · Autospinn — Michelin launches 2 new energy-saving tires (2026) · EPREL (EU tire label database) — Pilot Sport 5 Energy 235/45 R18 98Y XL · Michelin Thailand — SUV tires · Michelin UK — Pilot Sport 5 launch (company info: headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France) · Michelin Group — Heritage (history of Michelin & Cie, 1889) · Michelin Thailand — History of Michelin Thailand
Warranties are provided by the tire manufacturers. Subphaisal submits claims on your behalf, and the manufacturer decides the result.
Interested in the Pilot Sport 5 Energy?
See prices for every size. Book online and pay at a branch, or get free shipping anywhere in Thailand.