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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Pirelli (79%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has a better rating of 97% compared to 85% of the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5). The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) first tested. Important for this comparison is also the TYRE REVIEWS 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Pilot Sport 4 S and the P Zero (PZ5) were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 62% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (86%) of the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) also have A wet ratings. We also know where Pilot Sport 4 S is made - United States.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Pirelli
P Zero (PZ5)
Number of tests
10
2
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.1
3.0
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
195
17

Wet

Wet
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
75%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
80%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
84%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
64%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
87%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
93%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
88%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
76%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
85%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
83%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
92%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
95%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
88%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
96%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
96%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
75%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
87%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
70%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
74%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
77%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
77%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
TYRE REVIEWSTYRE REVIEWS
Summer
2025225/40 R18View

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