Segment
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Premium2. Nokian zLine Upper-middle
Comparison: Nokian zLine vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4
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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.
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| Dimensions | R16 - R21 | R16 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
2. Nokian zLine 20.
Average position in tests
2. Nokian zLine 7.38
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Highly recommended2. Nokian zLine Recommended
Worst rating in test
2. Nokian zLine Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | 9,8 | 9,3 | 10 | |||
| Nokian zLine | 7,8 | 8,0 | 7,3 | 9,0 | |||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 9,4 | 9,8 | 9,3 | 8,3 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Nokian zLine Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 1- | |||||
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