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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 vs. Pirelli P Zero R (2026)

Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2Premium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Sport CUP 2

7.9
R17 – R21
VS
Pirelli P Zero RPremium
PirelliPirelli

P Zero R

9.8
R19 – R22
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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%). In this particular case, the Pirelli P Zero R has a better rating of 98% compared to 79% of the Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 was done in 2017, compared to 2026 when was the Pirelli P Zero R first tested. Important for this comparison is also the TYRE REVIEWS 2026 235/35 R19 test, where both the Pilot Sport CUP 2 and the P Zero R were tested.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport CUP 2
Pirelli
P Zero R
Number of tests
2
1
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
3.5
1.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
138
30

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 6 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Pirelli P Zero R
100%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Pirelli P Zero R
100%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Pirelli P Zero R
100%
Dry Handling Objective
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Pirelli P Zero R
100%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
93%
Pirelli P Zero R
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
96%
Pirelli P Zero R
96%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
86%
Pirelli P Zero R
100%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
94%
Pirelli P Zero R
100%
Wet Handling Objective
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
95%
Pirelli P Zero R
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Pirelli P Zero R
99%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Pirelli P Zero R
99%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
97%
Pirelli P Zero R
91%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
97%
Pirelli P Zero R
91%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
TYRE REVIEWSTYRE REVIEWS
Summer
2026235/35 R19View

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