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Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 vs Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
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7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Exalto PE2 | P Zero Nero All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Wet
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Exalto PE2 | P Zero Nero All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 79 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 89 |
Snow
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Exalto PE2 | P Zero Nero All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 62 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 78 |
Comfort
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Exalto PE2 | P Zero Nero All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 76 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 91 |
Noise
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Exalto PE2 | P Zero Nero All Season |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 84 |
Treadwear
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Exalto PE2 | P Zero Nero All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 72 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 84 |
Handling
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Exalto PE2 | P Zero Nero All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 | Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 78 |
| Dry | 90 | 85 |
| Wet | 73 | 79 |
| Snow | – | 62 |
| Comfort | 80 | 75 |
| Noise | – | 71 |
| Treadwear | 77 | 71 |
| Handling | 83 | 85 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 is widely regarded as a high-performing tire that offers excellent dry handling and comfort, particularly when replacing factory-fitted run-flat tires. While users praise its initial performance and progressive handling characteristics, there is a consensus that its performance diminishes significantly as the tread compound ages and wears.
Pros
- Exceptional dry weather grip and handling precision
- Noticeable improvement in ride comfort compared to run-flat alternatives
- Predictable and progressive handling behavior in wet conditions
- Strong initial performance across various driving environments
Cons
- Noticeable decline in traction as the tire ages
- Premium price point compared to competitors
- Average wet weather performance in challenging conditions
- Compound may harden or lose grip before reaching the legal tread wear limit
Observations
- Mini Cooper owners report a significant upgrade in driving dynamics when switching from factory run-flat tires to the PE2.
- Small hatchbacks like the Ford Fiesta benefit from the tire's versatility, though performance consistency in wet, oily road conditions is noted as average.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 | B · Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | — | 9 |
| Rim diameters | — | 18″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 400 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 45,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
Michelin
Pirelli
Too close to call: Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 and Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season are within 2 points overall. Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 is stronger on treadwear, dry and comfort. Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season is stronger on wet.
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 scores 77 vs 71 on treadwear.
Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season scores 79 vs 73 on wet.
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 scores 90 vs 85 on dry.
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 scores 80 vs 75 on comfort.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.