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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 (2026)

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 - 55% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (62%) 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
719

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.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
98%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Dry steering response
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
92%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
92%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
92%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
66%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
92%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
91%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
94%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
86%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
86%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025245/35 R19View
SportAutoSportAuto
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Summer
2021225/40 R18View

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