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 (85%) than Pirelli (79%). The first tyre test of Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) was done in 2025, compared to 2024 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2026 225/40 R18 test, where both the P Zero (PZ5) and the Pilot Sport 4S were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) has A wet grip rating, whereas 68% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S has B rating.
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
You can explore discipline-by-discipline comparisons, view the spider chart, check price differences, and see which tests were used for this analysis. Or view the general comparison →
Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
| Organization | Season | Year | Dimension | Action |
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ACE
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Summer
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2026 | 225/40 R18 | View |
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
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