Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

In this article we will be looking at independent tyre test data, and real world driver reviews of the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 and the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 to find out which tyre is best for your own driving.

There are a few basic differences between the two tyres. The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is an Max-Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars, and the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 is an Ultra-High-Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars

In This Article
Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion Similar Comparisons
Pilot-Sport-5 VS N-Fera-Sport-SU2

Test Results

Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been six tests which compare both tyres directly!

Out of these six tests:

  • Michelin Pilot Sport 5 finished ahead of the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 in six of the tests

While it might look like the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is better than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during six dry braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 stopped the vehicle in 3.01% less distance than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

Michelin Pilot Sport 5
33.87M
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
34.92M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Michelin Pilot Sport 5

2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:34.1M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 34.6M
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:32.5M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 33.8M
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:34.1M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 34.6M
2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:33.5M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 35M
2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:35.5M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 36.5M
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:33.5M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 35M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was 0.89% faster around a lap than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100.1s
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
101s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Michelin Pilot Sport 5

2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:100.1s Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 101s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was 3.38% faster around a lap than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

Michelin Pilot Sport 5
119.8Km/H
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
115.75Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Sport 5

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:119.1Km/H Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 116.8Km/H
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:120.5Km/H Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 114.7Km/H

Wet Braking

Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 stopped the vehicle in 7.64% less distance than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

Michelin Pilot Sport 5
34.43M
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
37.28M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Michelin Pilot Sport 5

2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:26M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 27.2M
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:39.9M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 43.8M
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:40.6M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 42.5M
2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:27.7M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 30.9M
2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:29.2M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 31M
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:43.2M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 48.3M

Wet Braking - Concrete

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 stopped the vehicle in 8.31% less distance than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

Michelin Pilot Sport 5
35.3M
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
38.5M
Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Michelin Pilot Sport 5

2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:35.3M Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 38.5M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was 1.88% faster around a wet lap than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

Michelin Pilot Sport 5
67.9s
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
69.2s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Michelin Pilot Sport 5

2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:67.9s Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 69.2s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was 2.42% faster around a wet lap than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

Michelin Pilot Sport 5
74.4Km/H
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
72.6Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Sport 5

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:75.5Km/H Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 73.5Km/H
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:73.3Km/H Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 71.7Km/H

Wet Circle

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was 2.21% faster around a wet circle than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

Michelin Pilot Sport 5
14.18s
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
14.5s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Michelin Pilot Sport 5

2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:13.52s Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 13.95s
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:14.83s Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 15.05s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 floated at a 0.58% higher speed than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85.8Km/H
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
85.3Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin Pilot Sport 5

2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 Michelin Pilot Sport 5:77.1Km/H ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 80.9Km/H
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:105.7Km/H Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 102.4Km/H
2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:79.9Km/H Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 78.3Km/H
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:80.5Km/H Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 79.6Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 slipped out at a 9.52% higher speed than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

Michelin Pilot Sport 5
3.36m/sec2
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
3.04m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin Pilot Sport 5

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:3.83m/sec2 Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 3.19m/sec2
2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Michelin Pilot Sport 5:3m/sec2 Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 3m/sec2
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:3.25m/sec2 Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 2.94m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 and Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 performed equally well in subj. comfort tests.

Michelin Pilot Sport 5
5 Points
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
5 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Both tyres performed equally well

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Michelin Pilot Sport 5:5 Points Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 5 Points

Noise

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 was better during four noise tests. On average the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 measured 3.23% quieter than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73.3dB
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
70.93dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 Michelin Pilot Sport 5:72dB ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 68dB
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Michelin Pilot Sport 5:73.8dB ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 72.3dB
2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Michelin Pilot Sport 5:73.1dB ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 71.3dB
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Michelin Pilot Sport 5:74.3dB ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 72.1dB

Wear

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during three wear tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is predicted to cover 31.24% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

Michelin Pilot Sport 5
54723.33KM
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
37626.67KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Michelin Pilot Sport 5

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:55600KM Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 34400KM
2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:56400KM Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 43700KM
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:52170KM Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 34780KM

Value

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 was better during two value tests. On average the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 proved to have a 4.46% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

Michelin Pilot Sport 5
10.53Price/1000
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
10.06Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Michelin Pilot Sport 5:12.5Price/1000 ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 11.92Price/1000
2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Michelin Pilot Sport 5:10.35Price/1000 ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 9.06Price/1000
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:8.74Price/1000 Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 9.2Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 was better during two price tests. On average the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 cost 35.86% less than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

Michelin Pilot Sport 5
760
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
487.5
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 Michelin Pilot Sport 5:825 ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 565
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Michelin Pilot Sport 5:695 ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 410

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 had a 2.53% lower rolling resistance than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

Michelin Pilot Sport 5
8.47kg / t
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
8.69kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin Pilot Sport 5

2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:8.37kg / t Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 8.81kg / t
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:8.09kg / t Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 8.86kg / t
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Michelin Pilot Sport 5:8.94kg / t ✓ Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 8.41kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 and Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 performed equally well in fuel consumption tests.

Michelin Pilot Sport 5
5.6l/100km
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
5.6l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Both tyres performed equally well

2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Michelin Pilot Sport 5:5.6l/100km Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 5.6l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 emitted 24.9% less particle wear matter than the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

Michelin Pilot Sport 5
56.1mg/km/t
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
74.7mg/km/t
Weight of Tyre Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Michelin Pilot Sport 5

2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5:56.1mg/km/t Nexen N Fera Sport SU2: 74.7mg/km/t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 and Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

In total the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has been reviewed 74 times and drivers have given the tyre 85% overall.

The Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 has been reviewed 14 times and drivers have given the tyre 71% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2.

Best Review for the Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Given 89% 225/40 R18 on mostly country roads for 2,000 spirited miles
I've bought the new Michelin Pilot Sport 5 for my Golf R as I previously had the Pilot Sport 4 tyres. What a fantastic difference these new tyre are. Theres far less noise, the grip in the wet is better and the dry grip is almost the same if not better as well. I would definitely be buying these again.
Helpful 528 - tyre reviewed on January 12, 2022
View all Michelin Pilot Sport 5 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
Given 93% 225/45 R17 W on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Insane dry handling and wet handling! Very good tyre for cool amount of money :D
Helpful 161 - tyre reviewed on August 10, 2020
View all Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], wet braking, wet braking - concrete, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, wear, rolling resistance and abrasion, while the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 performed better in noise, value and price.

Interestingly, both tyres performed equally well in subj. comfort and fuel consumption, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.

Which tyre is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tyre. Comparing all the data in the tyre reviews database, on balance Michelin Pilot Sport 5 seems to be the best tyre overall.

However, it's important to note that both tyres have their strengths.

Remember, the best tyre for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Overall Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.

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Footnote

This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.

Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.