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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 - 85% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (50%) of the Pirelli P ZERO also have A wet ratings. 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 in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Pirelli P ZERO
100%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Pirelli P ZERO
95%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
83%
Pirelli P ZERO
100%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Pirelli P ZERO
100%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Pirelli P ZERO
100%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Pirelli P ZERO
95%
Safety
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
78%
Pirelli P ZERO
100%
Dry steering response
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Pirelli P ZERO
95%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Pirelli P ZERO
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Pirelli P ZERO
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Pirelli P ZERO
85%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Pirelli P ZERO
91%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
89%
Pirelli P ZERO
100%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Pirelli P ZERO
100%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Pirelli P ZERO
90%
Wet safety
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Pirelli P ZERO
100%
Wet side guide
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
80%
Pirelli P ZERO
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Pirelli P ZERO
93%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Pirelli P ZERO
95%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Pirelli P ZERO
90%
Interior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Pirelli P ZERO
93%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Pirelli P ZERO
77%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Pirelli P ZERO
82%
Mileage
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Pirelli P ZERO
73%
Price/value
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Pirelli P ZERO
62%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Pirelli P ZERO
91%

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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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