This is exactly what the Customer Choice Tyre Awards 2026/27, organised by the DriverReviews platform, highlight by relying on the real-life experiences of European drivers.
Michelin Honoured at the Customer Choice Awards 2026/27
This year, with more than 546,000 verified reviews representing 1.4 billion kilometres driven, the results reveal a clear trend: MICHELIN tyres rank among drivers’ top favourites across all categories. This recognition is especially meaningful, as the awards are not determined by expert juries or theoretical tests, but by real-world use, day by day, on all types of roads.
Full List of Winners
Tyre Award Categories | Tyre | Award |
|---|---|---|
Best Tyres for High Performance Cars | Winner | |
Best Tyres for Hot Hatches (Compact Sports Cars) | Winner | |
Best Tyres for Large Family Cars | Winner | |
Best Tyres for Family Cars | Highly Recommended | |
Best Tyres for Small & Mid-Size SUVs | Winner | |
Best Tyres for Vans | Highly Recommended |
Awards Based on Real-World Use
What sets the Customer Choice Awards apart is their highly practical approach. Every review is submitted by an authenticated driver and certified by an independent organisation, ensuring transparent and reliable feedback. The result: awards that truly reflect drivers’ everyday realities. In this context, Michelin tyres stand out.
The MICHELIN Primacy 5 is named Best Tyre for Large Family Cars. Drivers praise its ability to deliver an excellent balance of comfort, safety, and longevity, key criteria when transporting loved ones daily.
For more dynamic vehicles, driving enthusiasts have strongly favoured the MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4 S, which is awarded in the High-Performance Vehicle category. Reviews consistently highlight steering precision, grip, and control on both dry and wet roads.
For sporty compact cars, the MICHELIN Pilot Sport 5 also stands out as a benchmark, valued for its balance between driving pleasure and versatility.
SUVs Tyres: Expectations Well Understood
SUVs, which are increasingly present on the road, come with specific requirements. In the Compact and Mid-Size SUV category, the MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4 SUV takes first place, confirming that a family vehicle can also deliver handling precision and road control.
A Valuable Recognition to Help Make the Right Choice
At Michelin, we understand how decisive tyre choice can be. In a broad and sometimes complex market, these distinctions serve as a valuable reference point for drivers. Knowing that thousands of motorists with similar needs and expectations place their trust in Michelin helps make this decision with greater confidence.
The Customer Choice Awards 2026/27 therefore confirm an essential belief: when drivers themselves have a voice, Michelin remains a trusted choice. A recognition that reflects our everyday commitment to supporting all drivers, whatever their vehicle or driving style.
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The Customer Choice Tyre Awards are annual awards based entirely on verified reviews from real drivers, reflecting their actual tyre usage and driving experience across Europe.
The results are based on more than 546,000 verified driver reviews, representing real-world driving over 1.4 billion kilometres, rather than laboratory tests or expert panels.
MICHELIN tyres are recognised by drivers for their balance of safety, comfort, performance, and durability across a wide range of vehicles and driving conditions.
Award-winning Michelin tyres include MICHELIN Primacy 5, MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4 S, MICHELIN Pilot Sport 5, MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4 SUV.
These awards complement traditional tests by reflecting real-life usage, as they are based on feedback from everyday drivers using their tyres over long periods and varied road conditions.
They provide a trusted reference by highlighting tyres that are tested and recommended by drivers with similar vehicles and usage needs, helping consumers make more confident choices.
Executive summary
The Customer Choice Awards 2026/27 have once again highlighted Michelin's leadership in tyre technology, with several products receiving top honours based on extensive user feedback. This recognition underscores the trust and satisfaction drivers have in Michelin tyres across various categories, from family cars to high-performance vehicles.
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From the original article: https://www.driverreviews.com/news/customer-choice-tyre-awards-2026-27-winners
This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence, then reviewed and validated by Michelin teams.



