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Comparison: Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Michelin (83%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has a better rating of 96% compared to 89% of the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4. The first tyre test of Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 was done in 2017, compared to 2018 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 245/35 R19 test, where both the P ZERO PZ4 and the Pilot Sport 4 S were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 61% of Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (62%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Number of tests
14
14
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
5.5
2.4
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
719
250

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
70%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
77%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Wet Braking
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
60%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
67%
Wet Handling
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
58%
Wet Circle Cornering
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
62%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
62%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Aquaplaning Cross
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
66%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
91%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
86%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Dry Braking
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
96%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Dry Handling
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Dry Lane Change
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Dry Steering Reaction
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
71%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Noise Exterior
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
71%
Economy
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
53%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
50%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Rolling Resistance
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
53%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
50%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
SportAutoSportAuto
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025245/35 R19View

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