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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 3 vs. Pirelli P ZERO (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Michelin (83%). But when it comes to comparing Michelin Pilot Sport 3 and Pirelli P ZERO, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2016 225/45 R17 test, where both the Pilot Sport 3 and the P ZERO were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 97% of Michelin Pilot Sport 3 has A wet grip rating, whereas 53% of Pirelli P ZERO has B rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 3
Pirelli
P ZERO
Number of tests
2
17
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
6.5
6.1
Latest test
2016
2020
Available sizes
65
410

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli P ZERO
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli P ZERO
68%
Wet braking
Pirelli P ZERO
83%
Wet handling
Pirelli P ZERO
93%
Dry
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO
90%
Dry braking
Pirelli P ZERO
91%
Dry handling
Pirelli P ZERO
94%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO
73%
Exterior noise
Pirelli P ZERO
73%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO
53%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2016225/45 R17View
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Summer
2015225/45 R17View

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