• 18 shops, 56 847 products

Comparison: Nokian zLine vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Nokian (61%). But when it comes to comparing Nokian zLine and Michelin Pilot Sport 4, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Nokian zLine was done in 2015, compared to 2017 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2018 225/45 R17 test, where both the zLine and the Pilot Sport 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian zLine dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (84%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 also have A wet ratings.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (1)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Automotorsport Automotorsport
Summer
2018 225/45 R17 View

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Nokian zLine
Nokian
zLine
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
93%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Wet Braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Wet Handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Best: Toyo Proxes T1 Sport (100.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
80%
Dry Performance
Nokian zLine
Nokian
zLine
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
94%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Dry Braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Dry Handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
95%
Dry Steering Reaction
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Best: Pirelli P ZERO (100.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Nokian zLine
Nokian
zLine
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Noise Exterior
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Best: Falken Azenis FK510 (100.0%)
Ride Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Best in category: Nankang Sportnex AS-2+ (100.0%)
Economy
Nokian zLine
Nokian
zLine
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
80%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
80%
Best in category: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 (100.0%)

Performance spider chart

Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Loading...

Add to comparison