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