Tests 71 · 1 test Owners 63 · 25 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 9 in 2024 EV Tyre Test (dry handling)
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Michelin Pilot Sport EV vs Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Sport EV leads, 66–65 Narrow edge
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Tests 67 · 33 tests Owners 63 · 2,592 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 8 in 2025 Sports Cars Tyre Test (wet braking)
“Urus Performante: Pirelli P Zero gone after 5.5k miles — normal or switch? My stock Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) on my Urus Performante are already done after just 5,500 miles (~9,500 km), mostly highway driving, no speeding, no track. Pretty disappointed with the lifespan. Got quoted $5,000 for the same Lamborghini-certified set. Alternatives are Michelin ($3,500), Nankang or any other options? Is this normal wear for this car? And are the OEM-certified tires actually worth that price, or better to switch?”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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72
Dry
P Zero (PZ4) +981Why this score
Source Pilot Sport EV P Zero (PZ4) Professional tests (TWG score) 75 87 Reviews found online 67 73 Dry Braking (% of best) 94% 97% Dry Handling (% of best) 98% 98% -
68
Wet
P Zero (PZ4) +1179Why this score
Source Pilot Sport EV P Zero (PZ4) Professional tests (TWG score) 71 86 Reviews found online 65 69 Wet Braking (% of best) 87% 95% Wet Handling (% of best) 95% 96% -
66
Comfort
Level66Why this score
Source Pilot Sport EV P Zero (PZ4) Professional tests (TWG score) – 69 Reviews found online 63 62 -
60
Noise
P Zero (PZ4) +868Why this score
Source Pilot Sport EV P Zero (PZ4) Professional tests (TWG score) 56 72 Reviews found online – 64 -
59
Treadwear
Pilot Sport EV +2633Why this score
Source Pilot Sport EV P Zero (PZ4) Professional tests (TWG score) – 26 Reviews found online 55 45 -
64
Handling
P Zero (PZ4) +569Why this score
Source Pilot Sport EV P Zero (PZ4) Reviews found online 64 69
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 65 |
| Dry | 72 | 81 |
| Wet | 68 | 79 |
| Comfort | 66 | 66 |
| Noise | 60 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 59 | 33 |
| Handling | 64 | 69 |
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Headline score
66
/ 100
Pilot Sport EV
65
/ 100
P Zero (PZ4)
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.
| Discipline | Category | Pilot Sport EV | P Zero (PZ4) | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 82% #8/9 · 2024 EV Tyre Test | 83% #7/8 · 2025 Sports Cars Tyre Test | −1.1 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #7/9 · 2024 EV Tyre Test | 97% #5/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test | −3.2 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #6/9 · 2024 EV Tyre Test | 98% #5/9 · 2017 Auto Bild Sports Cars Tyre Test | +0.3 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 96% #9/9 · 2024 EV Tyre Test | 99% #11/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | −2.4 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 43% #5/7 · 2025 Moottori EV Summer Tire Test R19 | 25% #4/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | +17.9 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 98% #8/9 · 2024 EV Tyre Test | 93% #10/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test | +4.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 87% #7/9 · 2024 EV Tyre Test | 95% #2/8 · 2025 Sports Cars Tyre Test | −7.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #7/9 · 2024 EV Tyre Test | 96% #6/10 · 2017 Sport Auto UHP and Track Day Test | −1.1 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Pilot Sport EV
Pros
- Impressive dry grip and high lateral stability for heavy electric vehicles
- Exceptional treadwear and longevity, often lasting 30,000 to 40,000 miles
- Quieter and smoother ride quality compared to original equipment tires like Goodyear or Bridgestone
Cons
- Significantly poor wet weather performance, with multiple users describing it as slick or dangerous in the rain
- High retail price compared to competing tires in the same class
- Occasional reports of internal acoustic foam coming loose, causing mechanical and balancing issues
Tire B P Zero (PZ4)
Pros
- Outstanding dry grip and handling performance
- Precise steering feedback and agile cornering stability
- Low road noise and high comfort on smooth tarmac
Cons
- Rapid tread wear, especially on performance or rear-wheel-drive vehicles
- Subpar performance and susceptibility to aquaplaning in cold or heavy wet weather
- Stiff ride quality that can transmit harsh impacts on rough roads
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Michelin Pilot Sport EV
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Negative
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4)
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.
Top themes
#rapid tread wear#cold and wet grip#run flat availability#comparison to Michelin#OEM tire lifespan#luxury versus sport variants
Based on 7 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport EV | B · Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 28 | 193 |
| Rim diameters | 19″ – 22″ | 17″ – 24″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
66
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport EV
65
/ 100
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4)
Too close to call: Michelin Pilot Sport EV and Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) are within 2 points overall. Michelin Pilot Sport EV is stronger on treadwear. Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) is stronger on wet, dry and noise.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Sport EV scores 59 vs 33 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) scores 79 vs 68 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) scores 81 vs 72 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) scores 68 vs 60 on noise.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport EV
Tire B · Pirelli P Zero (PZ4)
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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.