94
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
94/100
1,935 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Michelin Pilot Super Sport Zero Pressure vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Run Flat — 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.
VS
75
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
51/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Michelin Pilot Super Sport Zero Pressure — better treadwear, comfort and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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
Score (0–100)
Pilot Super Sport Zero Pressure leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Super Sport Zero Pressure | P Zero PZ4 Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Pilot Super Sport Zero Pressure leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Super Sport Zero Pressure | P Zero PZ4 Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Pilot Super Sport Zero Pressure leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Super Sport Zero Pressure | P Zero PZ4 Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Pilot Super Sport Zero Pressure leads by 21
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Pilot Super Sport Zero Pressure leads by 35
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Super Sport Zero Pressure | P Zero PZ4 Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Pilot Super Sport Zero Pressure leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Super Sport Zero Pressure | P Zero PZ4 Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Super Sport Zero Pressure | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 94 | 75 |
| Dry | 97 | 90 |
| Wet | 94 | 80 |
| Comfort | 94 | 73 |
| Noise | 92 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 91 | 56 |
| Handling | 96 | 89 |
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Headline score
94
/ 100
Tire A
75
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Michelin Pilot Super Sport (and the associated All-Season variants) is widely regarded as a premium, high-performance tire that excels in wet and dry traction, offering a significant comfort upgrade over factory-installed run-flat tires. While users consistently praise its confidence-inspiring handling and versatility, opinions are polarized regarding its tread longevity and noise levels, with some users reporting rapid wear and higher-than-expected road noise.
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry traction
- Significant improvement in ride comfort compared to OEM run-flats
- Versatile performance across varying temperatures
- Responsive and predictable handling characteristics
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting premature wear
- Higher road noise levels reported by a subset of users
- Increased rolling resistance leading to reduced range in electric vehicles
- Premium price point compared to competitors
Observations
- Tesla owners frequently report a noticeable decrease in range (approx. 10-20%) due to higher rolling resistance compared to OEM tires.
- Users transitioning from factory run-flats on luxury vehicles like BMW and Lexus report a transformative improvement in ride quality and steering feel.
- High-horsepower vehicle owners appreciate the tire's ability to provide reliable daily-driver traction without needing a dedicated summer/winter swap.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Super Sport Zero Pressure | B · Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Run Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Max Performance tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
94
/ 100
Michelin
75
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Michelin Pilot Super Sport Zero Pressure — better treadwear, comfort and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Super Sport Zero Pressure scores 91 vs 56 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Super Sport Zero Pressure scores 94 vs 73 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Pilot Super Sport Zero Pressure scores 92 vs 71 on noise.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Super Sport Zero Pressure scores 94 vs 80 on wet.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Super Sport Zero Pressure
Tire B · Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Run Flat
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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) 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.