Segment
1. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) Premium2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Premium
Comparison: Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Pirelli (71%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has a better rating of 94% compared to 90% of the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5). The first tyre test of Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) was done in 2025, compared to 2018 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S first tested. Important for this comparison is also the TYRE REVIEWS 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the P Zero (PZ5) and the Pilot Sport 4 S were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 87% of Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (62%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S also have A wet ratings.
| # | Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
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| Dimensions | R21 - R23 | R18 - R23 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Exemplary2. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) Test winner
Worst rating in test
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
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| Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) Rating: Test winner | |||||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Rating: Highly recommended | |||||||
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