It's important to note that while Michelin has unveiled a Pilot Sport 5, it hasn't come out with a replacement for the even higher-performance and arguably more important Pilot Sport 4S-the successor to the magnificent Pilot Super Sport. As before, Michelin says the Pilot Sport 5 is the best-performing tire among its competitors when it comes to lifespan. There's also the company's Dual Sport Tread Design tech, which uses the inner half of the tread for wet driving optimization and the outer half for dry-weather performance. A feature Michelin calls 'Dynamic Response Technology' uses a hybrid aramid and nylon ply to better translate the car's connection to the road. Intended for sports cars and high-performance sedans, it gets a number of upgrades to make it perform even better than before. The French tire company revealed today an update to its Pilot Sport 4 summer tire, aptly named the Pilot Sport 5. How Michelin Made the Pilot Super Sport Better.Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S: First Tire Test.This Is the Replacement for the Pilot Super Sport.