Tyre Research Report
Make Your MX-5 Sexier
Five premium tyre options that look incredible AND improve your driving experience. Because life's too short for boring rubber.
Five premium tyre options that look incredible AND improve your driving experience. Because life's too short for boring rubber.
ND MX-5 RF — Stock 17" wheels
All ratings from TyreReviews.com independent testing
| Tyre | Dry Grip | Wet Grip | Road Feel | Comfort | Wear Life | Price/Tyre | Set of 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin PS5 ⭐ | 93% | 91% | 85% | 80% | ~38k km | ~$200 | ~$800 |
| Potenza Sport | 91% | 86% | 89% | 72% | ~31k km | ~$185 | ~$740 |
| Eagle F1 Asym 6 | 90% | 89% | 86% | 74% | ~28k km | ~$170 | ~$680 |
| Michelin PS4 | 91% | 87% | 81% | 78% | ~38k km | ~$155 | ~$620 |
| Advan Neova AD09 | 96% | 72% | 94% | 55% | ~18k km | ~$240 | ~$960 |
For a daily-driven MX-5 RF that you want to look AND feel incredible: go with the Michelin Pilot Sport 5. Those velvet sidewalls on your grey RF will look stunning, the grip is best-in-class, and they'll last. They're the premium choice that actually justifies the premium.
But if you're more about driving feel and want to feel every bit of road through the steering wheel, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport is the one. It won the 2025 EVO test for a reason — it makes good chassis feel great. And the MX-5 already has a great chassis.
💡 Pro tip: If you're considering coilovers or sway bars later, start with the Potenza Sports. The sharper feedback will let you feel suspension changes much more clearly. If the car's staying stock, the PS5 is the better daily.
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