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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 (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 89% of the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was done in 2018, compared to 2017 when was the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 245/35 R19 test, where both the Pilot Sport 4 S and the P ZERO PZ4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 62% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (61%) of the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 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 PZ4
Number of tests
14
14
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
2.4
5.5
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
250
720

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
77%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
70%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Wet Braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
67%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
60%
Wet Handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
58%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
62%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
62%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
66%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
86%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
91%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Dry Braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
96%
Dry Handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
81%
Dry Steering Reaction
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
71%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Noise Exterior
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
71%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
50%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
53%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
50%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
53%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
SportAutoSportAuto
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025245/35 R19View

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