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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). 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 88% of the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5). The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sportscars 2026 255/35 R19 test, where both the Pilot Sport 4 S and the P Zero (PZ5) were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 55% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (88%) of the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) also have A wet ratings. We also know where Pilot Sport 4 S is made - United States.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Pirelli
P Zero (PZ5)
Number of tests
14
3
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.4
3.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
250
76

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
78%
Pirelli
P Zero (PZ5)
Wet Braking
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
56%
Wet Handling
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
61%
Wet Circle Cornering
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
90%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
83%
Aquaplaning Cross
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
82%
Pirelli
P Zero (PZ5)
Dry Braking
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
75%
Dry Handling
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
78%
Dry Lane Change
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
92%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
61%
Pirelli
P Zero (PZ5)
Noise Exterior
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
61%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
64%
Pirelli
P Zero (PZ5)
Rolling Resistance
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
64%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Summer
2026225/40 R18View
SportscarsSportscars
Summer
2026255/35 R19View

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