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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect vs. Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R (2026)

Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 ConnectPremium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect

R17 – R21
VS
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RPremium
PirelliPirelli

P Zero Trofeo R

R18 – R21
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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%). But when it comes to comparing Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect and Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Sportauto 2022 235/35 R19 test, where both the Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect and the P Zero Trofeo R were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect is made in France and P Zero Trofeo R is made in Turkey.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
Pirelli
P Zero Trofeo R
Number of tests
1
1
Best position
#3
#2
Average position
3.0
2.0
Latest test
2022
2022
Available sizes
18
5

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 Trofeo R
95%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
79%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
79%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
100%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
100%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
98%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
100%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
100%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
98%
Dry steering response
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
100%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
100%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
78%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
67%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
94%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
66%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
83%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
64%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
72%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
61%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
78%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
68%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
65%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
76%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
76%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
66%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
88%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
83%
Exterior Noise
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
100%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
79%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
76%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
86%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
89%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
68%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
89%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
68%

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
SportautoSportauto
Summer
2022235/35 R19View

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