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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP vs Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure — 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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Tire B Michelin

Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure

Summer Premium Touring tires

Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
86/100
8 owner reviews
Dry
90
Wet
84
Comfort
93
Noise
–
Treadwear
93
Handling
88

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure — better treadwear, comfort and wet. Pick the Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP if handling and dry matter most to you.
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Category breakdown

6 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Pilot Super Sport ZP leads by 6
A — Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP
96
B — Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure
90
Why this score
SourcePilot Super Sport ZPPrimacy HP Zero Pressure
Tire Rack owners 96 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 91

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Primacy HP Zero Pressure leads by 5
A — Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP
79
B — Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure
84
Why this score
SourcePilot Super Sport ZPPrimacy HP Zero Pressure
Tire Rack owners 84 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 85

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Primacy HP Zero Pressure leads by 12
A — Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP
81
B — Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure
93
Why this score
SourcePilot Super Sport ZPPrimacy HP Zero Pressure
Tire Rack owners 85 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 95

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP
79
B — Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure
–

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Primacy HP Zero Pressure leads by 15
A — Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP
78
B — Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure
93
Why this score
SourcePilot Super Sport ZPPrimacy HP Zero Pressure
Tire Rack owners 79 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 95

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Pilot Super Sport ZP leads by 8
A — Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP
96
B — Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure
88
Why this score
SourcePilot Super Sport ZPPrimacy HP Zero Pressure
Tyre Reviews owners – 88

Scores at a glance

Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP vs Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin Pilot Super Sport ZPMichelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure
Relative Score 84 89
Dry 96 90
Wet 79 84
Comfort 81 93
Noise 79 –
Treadwear 78 93
Handling 96 88

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Headline score

Tire A

Tire B

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

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure

The Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure is highly regarded by BMW owners for its exceptional longevity and balanced performance as a run-flat tire. While it commands a premium price, users consistently report that its durability and comfort levels make it a superior long-term value compared to competing run-flat alternatives.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life with many users reporting 30,000 to 40,000+ miles
  • Superior comfort and reduced road noise compared to other run-flat brands
  • Excellent rim protection profile
  • Consistent and reliable dry handling performance

Cons

  • High initial purchase price
  • Occasional reports of reduced traction in wet conditions
  • Handling is described as competent but not 'sporty' or aggressive

Observations

  • Specifically favored by BMW 5-Series and 6-Series owners as a replacement for factory-fitted run-flats.
  • Users noted that these tires offer a significantly quieter and less harsh ride than competing Pirelli or Dunlop run-flat models.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP B · Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure
Category—Summer Premium Touring tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin

Michelin

Winner: Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure — better treadwear, comfort and wet. Pick the Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP if handling and dry matter most to you.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure scores 93 vs 78 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure scores 93 vs 81 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP scores 96 vs 88 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP scores 96 vs 90 on dry.

Tire A · Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP
Tire B · Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure

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.