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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 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 CUP 2 Connect
100%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
100%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
100%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
100%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
100%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
100%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
73%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
100%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
100%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
83%
Dry steering response
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
100%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
100%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
100%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
100%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
63%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
100%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
77%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
100%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
87%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
100%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
88%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
88%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
100%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
100%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
89%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
100%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
86%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
90%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
100%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
100%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
62%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
100%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
70%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect
100%
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
70%

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
SportautoSportauto
Summer
2022235/35 R19View

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