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Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

Pilot Sport 5 is ahead, 82–60

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Pilot Sport 5

Summer

Tests 84 · 23 tests Owners 82 · 6,414 reviews

Best test result: #3 of 9 in 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 (overall ranking)

“Great tires, used to run the stock Pirellis but the ride comfort was atrocious and there was really no performance benefit so I switched them for some PS5.”

Tests – · none yet Owners 56 · 304 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2025 Autobild Pirelli All-Terrain Tire Test R19 (overall ranking)

“Quote: Originally Posted by sonyfever Not exactly the same, but I have Scorpion Zero AS+ 3 on my A-spec in factory tire size. IMHO, you don't need to worry about noise on the AS+3-generation of Scorpion tires. Pirelli engineered the thread pattern to have many small cuts in the inner-middle patch to disperse the energy across a wider frequency range and thus breaking down the noise. On hwy, the wind noise easily drowns out any tire noise. Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 is said to be quieter than Pirelli Scorpion WeatherActive, as per reviews. In that case, even if I go with "Pirelli Scorpion WeatherActive", I won't feel much of the difference in quietness of it in comparison to "Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3", and I can go with WeatherActive, as that will better perform in bad weather. Is my understanding correct, practically?”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 88

    Dry

    Pilot Sport 5 +22
    66
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 5Scorpion Zero All Season
    Professional tests (TWG score)91–
    Reviews found online8464
  2. 90

    Wet

    Pilot Sport 5 +27
    63
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 5Scorpion Zero All Season
    Professional tests (TWG score)92–
    Reviews found online8761
  3. –

    Snow

    No comparison
    62
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 5Scorpion Zero All Season
    Reviews found online–57
  4. 75

    Comfort

    Pilot Sport 5 +9
    66
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 5Scorpion Zero All Season
    Professional tests (TWG score)71–
    Reviews found online8062
  5. 45

    Noise

    Scorpion Zero All Season +21
    66
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 5Scorpion Zero All Season
    Professional tests (TWG score)30–
    Reviews found online–65
  6. 82

    Treadwear

    Pilot Sport 5 +33
    49
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 5Scorpion Zero All Season
    Professional tests (TWG score)87–
    Reviews found online7537
  7. 83

    Handling

    Pilot Sport 5 +24
    59
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 5Scorpion Zero All Season
    Reviews found online8359
Scores at a glance
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin Pilot Sport 5Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season
Relative Score 82 60
Dry 88 66
Wet 90 63
Snow – 62
Comfort 75 66
Noise 45 66
Treadwear 82 49
Handling 83 59

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Headline score

Pilot Sport 5

Scorpion Zero All Season

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

The professional test results behind the scores

Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.

DisciplineCategoryPilot Sport 5Scorpion Zero All SeasonΔBoth?
Overall Ranking Overall 78% #3/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 100% #1/7 · 2025 Autobild Pirelli All-Terrain Tire Test R19 −22.2 Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Pilot Sport 5

Pros

  • Outstanding wet and dry traction with high resistance to aquaplaning
  • Superior tread life and longevity compared to competitors and previous generations
  • Noticeable improvements in ride comfort and a quieter cabin over rough road surfaces

Cons

  • Softer sidewalls can lead to initial steering vagueness or understeer during hard cornering
  • Higher price point compared to some tier-one competitors
  • Performance and grip degrade significantly under intense track heat or heavy circuit use
All owner themes in the Pilot Sport 5 review

Tire B Scorpion Zero All Season

Pros

  • Exceptionally quiet and low road noise for an all-season tire
  • Enhanced ride comfort and smooth handling compared to standard OEM or summer tires
  • Reliable dry grip and stability across various driving conditions

Cons

  • Shorter than expected treadlife and rapid wear reported by some users
  • Reduced traction and potential hydroplaning concerns in heavy wet conditions
  • High replacement price point relative to perceived longevity
All owner themes in the Scorpion Zero All Season review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Positive

Community opinion on the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is overwhelmingly positive for daily street driving, praising its exceptional wet grip, tread longevity, and quiet comfort compared to run-flats and older performance tires. However, several enthusiasts note downsides for aggressive or track use, specifically citing softer sidewalls, muted steering feedback, and poor heat resistance leading to delamination under track conditions. Most drivers consider it an outstanding premium all-rounder for sporty street cars rather than a dedicated track or extreme-performance tire.

r/kereta ·9 upvotes ·2025-12-15

“Have to replace my tyres soon, MC7 or PS5? Hi guys, I need to replace the tyres on my civic soon and I’m stuck between the MC7 and the PS5. I not a guy who will driving 180km/h in raining day so i think both performance is good enough for me. I did some research, it seems like MC7 have better performance overall. Also found that MC7 is cheaper than PS5 in my country (around RM600-700 cheaper for 4 tyres). I prefer tread life > noise/ comfort > performance (rarely drive over 120). Any feedback on the 2 brands would be super helpful. Thanks! === UPDATED === Thank you all for suggestions and opinions. So at the end i pick the MC7. Reasons: It’s possibly quieter compared to the PS5 The price is cheaper and come with 1 year premium (or what name i forgot) warranty There’s a Continental authorized dealer near my place I’ve never tried Continental before, so I decided to give it a try At the moment, the driving experience is a bit quieter than the previous PS4 (which is expected since it’s a new tire). As for performance, I haven’t really pushed it to the limit, but it’s more than sufficient for me, didn’t experience any wheel spin or loss of traction so far. One thing I do notice is that I can constantly hear small stones sticking to the tire and hitting the wheel arch which is very annoying. Also, on a personal note, I still prefer the sidewall shape of the PS5, so it took me some time to get used to the rounded sidewall of the MC7 Read more”

r/CarTrackDays ·17 upvotes ·2025-05-25

“Michelin PS5 Delaminating Near new PS5, running a low speed track, and the fronts basically fell apart after 2 sessions. I know these aren't track-focussed tires, but is this really expected for them? Looks like the tires got too hot, but I'm just shocked how poorly they performed on a stock car (Golf R). Not sure if it's worth contacting Michelin over this or not. Read more”

r/saab ·90 upvotes ·2026-03-28

“Put some 235/45 R17 ps5’s on my 9-5 They fill up the arches quite nice!”

Top themes
#wet grip performance#tread wear longevity#daily driving comfort#track heat delamination#soft sidewall steering feedback#road noise levels#comparison with ps4s

Based on 174 community posts

Tire B

Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season

Mixed

Community opinion on the Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season is mixed, with users frequently praising its low road noise, ride comfort, and solid wet/snow traction on performance SUVs. However, many owners express dissatisfaction with premature or irregular tread wear, high replacement pricing, and occasional vibration issues related to PNCS foam.

Top themes
#tread wear life#wet and snow grip#low road noise#PNCS foam vibration#OEM fitment compatibility#ride quality comfort

Based on 36 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Pilot Sport 5 B · Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season
CategorySummerAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Sizes available6658
Rim diameters16″ – 22″17″ – 23″
Tread depth—9/32″
UTQG—500 A A
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—51 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season

Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 — better treadwear, wet and handling. Pick the Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season if noise matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 82 vs 49 on treadwear.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 90 vs 63 on wet.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 83 vs 59 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 88 vs 66 on dry.

Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season

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How do we compare tires?

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.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.

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