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Comparison: Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III vs. Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 (2026)

Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie IIIPremium
PirelliPirelli

WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III

R16 – R21
VS
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2Premium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Sport CUP 2

7.9
R17 – R21
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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 winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Pirelli (83%). When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 99% of Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III has B wet grip rating, whereas 79% of Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 has C rating.

Test Profile

Pirelli
WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III
Michelin
Pilot Sport CUP 2
Number of tests
—
2
Best position
—
#3
Average position
—
3.5
Latest test
—
2026
Available sizes
228
138

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
85%
Dry
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
96%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
84%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
90%

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