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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) (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%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has a better rating of 96% compared to 88% 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 Sportscars 2026 255/35 R19 test, where both the Pilot Sport 4 S and the P Zero (PZ5) were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 55% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (88%) 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
14
3
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.4
3.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
250
76

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 8 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
97%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
99%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
99%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
99%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
99%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
96%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
91%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Dry Handling Objective
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
99%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
96%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
98%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
94%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
99%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
96%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
94%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
99%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
93%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
89%
Wet Handling Objective
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
96%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
95%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
93%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
95%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
93%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
96%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
92%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
96%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
92%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
SportscarsSportscars
Summer
2026255/35 R19View
ACEACE
Summer
2026225/40 R18View
TYRE REVIEWSTYRE REVIEWS
Summer
2025225/40 R18View

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