Segment
1. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) Premium2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Premium
Comparison: Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
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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 (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.
| # | Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
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| Dimensions | R21 - R23 | R17 - 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 4S Exemplary2. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) Test winner
Worst rating in test
1. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry lane changing
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 Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 141 | 68 | 55 | 23 | 16 | 7 | |
| Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) Rating: Recommended | 133 | 60 | 54 | 19 | 14 | 5 | |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Rating: Highly recommended | 141 | 68 | 53 | 20 | 15 | 5 | |
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