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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Pirelli (79%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has a better rating of 95% compared to 85% of the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5). The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was done in 2022, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 96% of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (86%) of the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Pirelli
P Zero (PZ5)
Number of tests
14
2
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.4
3.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
70
17

Wet

Wet
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
82%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
80%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
76%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
76%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
93%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
64%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
88%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
92%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
88%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
96%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
91%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
92%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
77%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
77%
Price/value
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
87%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
68%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
74%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%

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