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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect 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%). The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect was done in 2022, compared to 2017 when was the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect has C wet grip rating, whereas 61% of Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 has A rating. We also know where Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect is made - France.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
1
14
Best position
#3
#2
Average position
3.0
5.5
Latest test
2022
2025
Available sizes
18
719

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 8 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
95%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
88%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
93%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
79%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
95%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
94%
Dry steering response
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
94%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
83%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
86%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
75%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
94%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
98%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
70%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
98%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
89%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
98%
Exterior Noise
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
77%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
96%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
89%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
91%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
89%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
91%

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