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

Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RPremium
PirelliPirelli

P Zero Trofeo R

R18 – R21
VS
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2Premium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Sport CUP 2

7.9
R17 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Michelin (83%). The first tyre test of Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R was done in 2022, compared to 2017 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 first tested. We also know where P Zero Trofeo R is made - Turkey.

Test Profile

Pirelli
P Zero Trofeo R
Michelin
Pilot Sport CUP 2
Number of tests
1
2
Best position
#2
#3
Average position
2.0
3.5
Latest test
2022
2026
Available sizes
5
138

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 3 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
86%
Dry braking
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
92%
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Dry handling
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
86%
Dry handling - objective
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
53%
Wet
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
77%
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
61%
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Wet braking
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
82%
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Wet handling
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
83%
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Wet handling - objective
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
72%
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
83%
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Comfort
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
88%
Exterior noise
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
54%
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
55%
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R
55%
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%

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