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1. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Premium2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Premium
Comparison: Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4
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If you're planning a high-speed summer drive, the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 and the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 are two tyres you may want to consider. Both tyres earned an impressive rating of 88% in our tests, performing exceptionally well in various summer conditions.
Looking closer at the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4, this tyre stands out in dry lane changing, wet circle cornering, and wet handling according to Autozeitung's testing. From Sportauto, this ultra-high performance summer tyre ranks in 4th position among 7 other competitive models, demonstrating its outstanding performance. Our testers didn't pick out any clear weaknesses, reinforcing its well-rounded reputation. There's no new model succeeding the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 at the moment, so this tyre still holds its place in the spotlight.
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is another fantastic summer driving option. This tyre asserted its prowess in dry braking and wet handling, according to test results from Autozeitung and Tyre Reviews. Sportauto's test ranks Michelin Pilot Sport 4 in 2nd position, showing its stellar performance. EVO echoed this, placing it in the top spot among 9 competitors. It's worth mentioning that this model was improved upon with the Michelin Pilot Sport 5, yet it remains a highly respectable choice.
When held side by side, both these tyres reveal their individual strengths. The Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 excels in both dry and wet conditions. In contrast, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 shines in its dry braking capabilities, even topping various tests.
In conclusion, while both tyres demonstrate impressive capabilities, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tends to edge out the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 in overall test placements. However, the choice between the two ultimately depends on more specific requirements such as handling in wet or dry conditions.
For more information about the manufacturers, visit our pages dedicated to Pirelli and Michelin.
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1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Highly recommended2. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Highly recommended
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2. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Recommended
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| Name | Points total | Rating | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,3 | vynikající | 7,2 | 7,2 | 6,3 | ||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Good | 7,7 | dobré | 8,0 | 7,7 | 7,2 | ||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Very good | 8,3 | velmi dobré | 8 | 8,4 | 9,1 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Rating | Wet | Dry | |||
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| Best values in test | 92 | vítěz testu | 93 | 93 | |||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Highly recommended | 88 | velmi doporučeno | 89 | 87 | |||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Highly recommended | 87 | velmi doporučeno | 83 | 92 | |||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Comfort | ||
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| Best values in test | 308,2 | 41 | 29,5 | 85,6 | 17 | ||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | 297,4 | 54,5 | 39 | 87,2 | 21 | ||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 308,2 | 56 | 41 | 90,6 | 22,5 | ||
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| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Recommended | doporučeno | ||||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Test winner | vítěz testu | ||||||
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