Comparison: Pirelli P7 Cinturato vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV (2026)

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%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV has a better rating of 93% compared to 71% of the Pirelli P7 Cinturato. The first tyre test of Pirelli P7 Cinturato was done in 2023, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/65 R17 test, where both the P7 Cinturato and the Pilot Sport 4 SUV were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the P7 Cinturato is made in Romania/Italy and Pilot Sport 4 SUV is made in Poland/Spain.