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Comparison: Nokian zLine vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

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 (60%). The first tyre test of Nokian zLine was done in 2015, compared to 2018 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian zLine dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (62%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Nokian
zLine
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Number of tests
8
10
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
7.4
2.1
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
45
195

Wet

Wet
Nokian zLine
82%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
75%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian zLine
83%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
87%
Wet braking
Nokian zLine
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
88%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian zLine
60%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
88%
Wet handling
Nokian zLine
85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian zLine
75%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
85%

Dry

Dry
Nokian zLine
89%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
83%
Dry braking
Nokian zLine
85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
95%
Dry handling
Nokian zLine
93%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
96%

Comfort

Comfort
Nokian zLine
75%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
75%
Exterior noise
Nokian zLine
75%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
70%

Costs

Costs
Nokian zLine
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Rolling resistance
Nokian zLine
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%

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