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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 (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%). Important for this comparison is also the Sportauto 2022 235/35 R19 test, where both the Pilot Sport 4 and the P ZERO PZ4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 84% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (61%) of the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Pilot Sport 4 is made - Spain/Germany.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
19
14
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
2.1
5.5
Latest test
2022
2025
Available sizes
185
719

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 30 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
95%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
92%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
98%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
92%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
95%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
86%
Dry steering response
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
95%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
96%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
93%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
96%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
95%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
86%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
98%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
96%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
97%
Exterior Noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
62%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
96%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
79%
Mileage
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
88%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
93%
Price/value
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
57%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
SportautoSportauto
Summer
2022235/35 R19View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2021225/40 R18View
EVOEVO
Summer
2017225/40 R18View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Summer
2021225/40 R18View

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