Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 21 + 33 road tests and 12,714 + 2,625 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 4 is ahead, 81–66
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Tests 85 · 21 tests Owners 76 · 12,714 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 45 in 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout (dry braking)
“Those are Pilot sport 4 (all season). If it had s after the 4 it would be the summer high performance version. I put the pilot sport 4 on wife's GTI autobahn 2016. Great handling tire, stiff side walls, not the smoothest ride but best overall.”
Tests 68 · 33 tests Owners 62 · 2,625 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test (wet handling)
“Pirelli P Zero Tyres But if a rant. Brought my i4 edrive 40 about 14 months ago from a main dealer here in the UK. The front tyres (Hankook) had decent tread, obviously the rears did not, so the dealer swapped them for brand new Pirelli PZero (PZ4) tyres at the rear. Honest to god I have never driven tyres so dam trash in my life. Anything other than a perfect warm dry day, there is little to no grip and car struggles to put its power down. I assume the Zero in P Zero refers to the grip levels. Just wondered if anyone else had any experience with Pirelli’s? Read more”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | P Zero (PZ4) |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 30 tests | 89 | 89 |
| Reviews found online | 84 | 73 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 10 shared tests · wins 6–4 | 98% | 98% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 10 shared tests · wins 2–5 | 99% | 99% |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 1–3 | 92% | 96% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 89.3 + 40% × 83.9 = 87
P Zero (PZ4): 60% × 89.3 + 40% × 73 = 83
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | P Zero (PZ4) |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 31 tests | 92 | 87 |
| Reviews found online | 84 | 70 |
| Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 91% | 96% |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 7–0 | 98% | 94% |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 1–3 | 89% | 95% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 10 shared tests · wins 7–3 | 96% | 94% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 97% | 98% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 10 shared tests · wins 3–6 | 99% | 99% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 92.5 + 40% × 84.4 = 89
P Zero (PZ4): 60% × 86.7 + 40% × 69.6 = 80
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | P Zero (PZ4) |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 9 tests | 82 | 68 |
| Reviews found online | 72 | 60 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 1–0 | 91% | 88% |
Pilot Sport 4: 40% × 81.6 + 60% × 71.7 = 76
P Zero (PZ4): 40% × 68.5 + 60% × 59.5 = 63
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | P Zero (PZ4) |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 19 tests | 73 | 72 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Noise (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 2–2 | 99% | 99% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 73.2 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 70
P Zero (PZ4): 60% × 71.6 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 70
No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Sport 4 or P Zero (PZ4). The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | P Zero (PZ4) |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 5 tests | 78 | 28 |
| Reviews found online | 60 | 42 |
| Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 97% | 64% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 78.1 + 40% × 59.5 = 71
P Zero (PZ4): 60% × 27.7 + 40% × 41.7 = 33
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | P Zero (PZ4) |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 81 | 70 |
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | P Zero (PZ4) |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 21 tests | 76 | 28 |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 7–0 | 95% | 85% |
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 66 |
| Dry | 87 | 83 |
| Wet | 89 | 80 |
| Comfort | 76 | 63 |
| Noise | 70 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 33 |
| Handling (owners) | 81 | 70 |
| Efficiency | 76 | 28 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Pilot Sport 4
P Zero (PZ4)
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 12 tests that ran both, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 finished ahead 8 times and Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) 4 times.
| Discipline | Category | Pilot Sport 4 | P Zero (PZ4) | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% | 98% | +0.5 | 6–4 in 10 shared tests Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 99% | −0.4 | 2–5 in 10 shared tests Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 92% | 96% | −4.2 | 1–3 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 91% | 96% | −5.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 98% | 94% | +3.8 | 7–0 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% | 94% | +2.0 | 7–3 in 10 shared tests Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 97% | 98% | −1.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% | 99% | −0.5 | 3–6 in 10 shared tests Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 89% | 95% | −5.9 | 1–3 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Wet Lateral Stability | Wet | 70% #8/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 80% #2/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 91% | 88% | +3.5 | 1–0 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 90% #3/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 80% #3/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 99% | −0.1 | 2–2 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 97% | 64% | +32.1 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 95% | 85% | +9.6 | 7–0 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 65% | 76% | −11.8 | 0–4 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #16/20 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | #9/10 2025 AZ Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 59% #20/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 62% #10/10 · 2025 AZ Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #4/10 | #7/10 | – | 8–4 in 12 shared tests Newest: 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
The community widely regards the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 line as a premium upgrade offering exceptional dry and wet grip, precise handling, and superior ride comfort compared to OEM or run-flat tires. While celebrated for performance, users frequently discuss its high price tag, faster treadwear, and noticeable drop in EV efficiency. Some drivers also note increased road noise and reduced traction when temperatures drop near freezing.
“Reminder: Tires are the key to this car Just replaced my Michelin Pilot Sport 4 AS tires with a new set ahead of the rainy season. Lasted 36K miles. It was the best mod to the car and a fresh set reminded just how good a brand new set is. The car is glued to the road, riding wonderfully smooth and quiet. Spend the money, get the best tires for you. The tune can wait. And it will need it.”
“Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires are noisy (a followup) I have been asked on this sub if the PS4 tires on my wife’s Bolt are noisy, and I wasn’t sure how to answer. Well, we made two 60-mile round trips this past weekend, mostly on highways with 55 and 70 mph speed limits, and I have to say that the tires are kind of noisy. Certainly not as quiet as EV-oriented tires are. The grip is fantastic, so we really like them. If you are sensitive to noise, though, these Max Performance class tires are probably not for you.”
“Quote: Originally Posted by weston.__ I will be going down the non-rft route, Pilot Sport 4. You're not the only one to say the ride quality with non-rft is a massive improvement and this is the reason why I will change once the time comes. I went from Bridgestone S001 RFT to 'go-flats' and have found the suppleness an obvious difference. Since I put the pressure to the mid point between the low and high load plated pressures I have yet to have any of the heartstopping thumps come through the suspension that the Bridgestone seemed prone to.”
Based on 246 community posts
Community sentiment regarding the Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) is largely critical, with users reporting extremely rapid tread wear and severe grip issues outside of warm, dry conditions. While some drivers consider them for OEM run-flat availability, multiple posts highlight concerns over poor longevity and lackluster wet and cold weather performance compared to competitors like Michelin.
Based on 7 community posts
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | B · Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 62 | 193 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | 17″ – 24″ |
| UTQG | 300 - 320 A - AA A | — |
| Sizes in common | 47 | 47 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4)
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 — better efficiency, treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 76 vs 28 on efficiency.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 71 vs 33 on treadwear.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 76 vs 63 on comfort.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 81 vs 70 on handling.
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) won 5 of 10 shared dry handling tests.
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 89 vs 80 on our wet score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 87 vs 83 on our dry score.
Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 70 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 76 vs 63 on our comfort score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 71 vs 33 on our treadwear score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 76 vs 28 on our efficiency score.
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology
