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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs. Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Falken e.Ziex

Pilot Sport 4 rewards keen drivers; Primacy 4 rewards everyone else, for longer.

Michelin builds its summer tyre range around a clear logic: the further up the Pilot Sport family you go, the more the tyre is optimised for driving enjoyment; the further into the Primacy family, the more the emphasis shifts towards longevity, comfort, and economy. The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and the Michelin Primacy 4 sit at the heart of each of those families respectively, and understanding which one is right for you comes down to a simple question: do you drive for the road, or do you manage it?

Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Good for
Spirited drivers wanting dynamic, precise handling Performance and sports car owners Drivers prioritising aquaplaning safety Those who enjoy an involving driving feel
Not ideal for
Drivers prioritising fuel economy and low running costs Those wanting the widest possible size selection Buyers needing 14-inch or budget fitments
Michelin Primacy 4
Good for
High-mileage family and executive car drivers EV owners prioritising range and efficiency Drivers wanting a quiet, refined everyday ride Budget-conscious buyers seeking long tread life
Not ideal for
Drivers wanting sharp, sporty handling response Those needing maximum aquaplaning resistance Performance car owners seeking limit-level grip

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Michelin
Primacy 4
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Falken
e.Ziex
Number of tests
19
20
14
3
Best position
#1
#1
#2
#2
Average position
2.1
3.5
5.5
3.7
Latest test
2022
2022
2025
2025
Available sizes
184
386
700
36

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
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Falken e.Ziex
75%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
89%
Michelin Primacy 4
77%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Falken e.Ziex
69%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
92%
Michelin Primacy 4
73%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Falken e.Ziex
68%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
86%
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
84%
Michelin Primacy 4
59%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Falken e.Ziex
61%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
78%
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%
Falken e.Ziex
77%
Wet side guide
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
76%
Michelin Primacy 4
68%
Falken e.Ziex
73%
Dry
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Falken e.Ziex
85%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
91%
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%
Falken e.Ziex
81%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Michelin Primacy 4
91%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Falken e.Ziex
88%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
92%
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Dry steering response
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%
Falken e.Ziex
73%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
77%
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
76%
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Falken e.Ziex
80%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
75%
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Falken e.Ziex
95%
Mileage
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
84%
Michelin Primacy 4
93%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
49%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
Price/value
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
56%
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
28%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
78%
Michelin Primacy 4
80%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
80%
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
81%
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Interior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
76%
Michelin Primacy 4
82%

Verdict

If you drive a performance car, enjoy the road actively, and want a tyre that rewards precision driving with genuine confidence in all weather conditions, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is the right choice — it delivers the dynamic feel and aquaplaning security that the Primacy 4 is not designed to match. But for the majority of family and executive car drivers who cover regular mileage, value a quiet cabin, and want a tyre whose safety credentials hold up as the kilometres accumulate, the Michelin Primacy 4 is the more sensible, more economical, and arguably more rounded everyday choice. Both are quality Michelin products; the decision is really about what you ask of a tyre every day.

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