Comparison: Pirelli Scorpion Elect vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV (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 SUV has a better rating of 93% compared to 68% of the Pirelli Scorpion Elect. The first tyre test of Pirelli Scorpion Elect was done in 2023, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2023 255/45 R20 test, where both the Scorpion Elect and the Pilot Sport 4 SUV were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Scorpion Elect has B wet grip rating, whereas 77% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Scorpion Elect is made in Italy and Pilot Sport 4 SUV is made in Poland/Spain.