Comparison: Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 (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 5 has a better rating of 94% compared to 89% of the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4. The first tyre test of Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 was done in 2017, compared to 2022 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2025 225/45 R18 test, where both the P ZERO PZ4 and the Pilot Sport 5 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 (96%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 also have A wet ratings.