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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 31 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Pirelli P ZERO
99%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Pirelli P ZERO
99%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
96%
Pirelli P ZERO
100%
Safety
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Pirelli P ZERO
100%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Pirelli P ZERO
100%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Pirelli P ZERO
98%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Pirelli P ZERO
99%
Dry steering response
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Pirelli P ZERO
94%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Pirelli P ZERO
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Pirelli P ZERO
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Pirelli P ZERO
94%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Pirelli P ZERO
97%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Pirelli P ZERO
100%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Pirelli P ZERO
100%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Pirelli P ZERO
99%
Wet safety
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Pirelli P ZERO
100%
Wet side guide
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
96%
Pirelli P ZERO
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Pirelli P ZERO
93%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
96%
Pirelli P ZERO
86%
Interior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Pirelli P ZERO
97%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Pirelli P ZERO
97%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
95%
Pirelli P ZERO
80%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Pirelli P ZERO
85%
Mileage
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Pirelli P ZERO
88%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
92%
Pirelli P ZERO
84%
Price/value
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Pirelli P ZERO
63%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 9 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Summer
2020225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2020225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2018225/45 R17View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2017245/45 R18View
SportAutoSportAuto
Summer
2017225/40 R18View

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