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

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 27 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
97%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
97%
Dry braking
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Dry handling
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
97%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Dry lane changing
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
97%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
96%
Dry handling - objective
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
93%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
94%
Dry steering response
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
97%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
96%
Wet
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
96%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
92%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
98%
Wet braking
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
94%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
97%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
97%
Wet handling
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
97%
Wet handling - objective
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
94%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
88%
Exterior noise
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
98%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
95%
Exterior Noise
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
93%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
78%
Comfort
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
91%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
94%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
94%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025245/35 R19View
SportAutoSportAuto
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Summer
2021225/40 R18View

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