Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 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 5 has a better rating of 94% compared to 89% of the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was done in 2022, compared to 2017 when was the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2025 225/45 R18 test, where both the Pilot Sport 5 and the P ZERO PZ4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 94% of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (61%) of the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 also have A wet ratings.