Segment
1. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Premium2. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Premium
Comparison: Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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| Dimensions | R17 - R24 | R17 - R21 | |
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The Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 and Michelin Pilot Sport 5 are excellent UUHP summer tyres. Both models have performed well in various tyre test results.
If we consider the ratings from our website, it shows that Michelin Pilot Sport 5 holds a slight upper hand over its Pirelli competitor with a rating of 97% as opposed to Pirelli's 85% rating. However, both tyres have demonstrated strengths and weaknesses in different areas according to specific test data.
In the ACE test, the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 came fifth overall out of ten. Its strengths were highlighted as being particularly impressive in 'Wet handling - objective'. However, in the same test, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 showed superior performance, securing the third spot. It notably excelled in 'Aquaplaning - cross'.
The Autobild test, involving 50 tyre models, also reflected favorable results for both tyres. Pirelli ranked third position, demonstrating particular strengths in a variety of categories including 'Dry handling', 'Wet braking', and 'Aquaplaning - longitudinal', among others. The Michelin tyre, on the other hand, secured the sixth position, showcasing competence in aspects like 'Aquaplaning - cross', 'Aquaplaning - longitudal', and 'Wet braking'.
The Autozeitung test also brought positive results. Pirelli landed in the fourth position, excelling in 'Dry lane changing' and 'Wet circle cornering'. Conversely, Michelin secured the fifth position with 'Wet circle cornering' being its most notable strength.
When considering all of the testing data, it appears that Michelin Pilot Sport 5 might have a slight edge overall. It frequently positions higher in the tests and shows consistent performance across various categories. However, Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 is also a strong contender, demonstrating commendable capabilities in areas such as 'Wet handling - objective' and 'Dry handling'.
It is also worth noting that the Michelin tyre follows in the footsteps of the previous models Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and Michelin Pilot Sport 3. In contrast, the Pirelli tyre has no previous models. However, neither currently have a newer model that has replaced them.
In conclusion, both tyres, provided by Pirelli and Michelin, offer excellent features and would make a great choice for a UUHP summer tyre. The final decision would depend on the specific needs and preferences of the driver.
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Best rating in test
1. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Highly recommended2. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Test winner
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1. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
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(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
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Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | vítěz testu | 71 | 54 | 19 | 7 | ||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | 65 | 51 | 17 | 6 | ||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | 70 | 50 | 18 | 5 | ||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | vynikající | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Rating: Outstanding | vynikající | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Outstanding | vynikající | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | vynikající | 2+ | 1- | 1 | |||
| Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 1- | 2+ | 3 | |||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Outstanding | vynikající | 2+ | 2+ | 1- | |||
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| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | ||||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | ||||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | 58.9 | 24.9 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | 60.1 | 26 | |||||
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