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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs. Pirelli P ZERO (2026)

5 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 4 and Pirelli P ZERO, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was done in 2017, compared to 2015 when was the Pirelli P ZERO first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AutoMotorSport 2020 225/45 R18 test, where both the Pilot Sport 4 and the P ZERO were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 84% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 has A wet grip rating, whereas 53% of Pirelli P ZERO has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Pilot Sport 4 is made in Spain/Germany and P ZERO is made in Italy.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Pirelli
P ZERO
Number of tests
19
17
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.1
6.1
Latest test
2022
2020
Available sizes
185
411

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
86%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Pirelli P ZERO
85%
Pirelli
P ZERO
Wet Braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Pirelli P ZERO
86%
Wet Handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
95%
Pirelli P ZERO
96%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
72%
Pirelli P ZERO
95%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
94%
Pirelli P ZERO
77%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
83%
Pirelli P ZERO
69%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
92%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Pirelli P ZERO
90%
Pirelli
P ZERO
Dry Braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
93%
Pirelli P ZERO
92%
Dry Handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
96%
Pirelli P ZERO
96%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Pirelli P ZERO
85%
Dry Steering Reaction
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Pirelli P ZERO
85%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
84%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Pirelli P ZERO
75%
Pirelli
P ZERO
Noise Exterior
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
85%
Pirelli P ZERO
72%
Noise Interior
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
76%
Pirelli P ZERO
69%
Ride Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Pirelli P ZERO
85%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
83%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Pirelli P ZERO
63%
Pirelli
P ZERO
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
71%
Pirelli P ZERO
56%
Fuel Efficiency
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Pirelli P ZERO
69%
Mileage
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
91%
Pirelli P ZERO
64%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2020225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2018225/45 R17View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Summer
2020225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019245/45 R18View

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