Tyre comparison
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R vs Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS
The P Zero Trofeo RS scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the P Zero Trofeo RS for wet grip.
Michelin
Pilot Sport Cup 2 R
Near-slick OE tyre for the fastest road-legal cars.
Track / R-compound · Premium
Fit score by driver
The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score
| Driver | Pilot Sport Cup 2 R | P Zero Trofeo RS |
|---|---|---|
| Mostly track | 83 | 85 (higher) |
| Road + track days | 67 | 76 (higher) |
| Spirited roads | 67 | 72 (higher) |
Trait by trait
Out of 10, against other track tyres.
Pilot Sport Cup 2 R
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- Tyre Reviews
TyreReviews 3-way: best dry braking 43.55 m; wet braking 45.68 m (2nd of 3).
Data last reviewed: October 2026
P Zero Trofeo RS
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- Tyre Reviews
TyreReviews TR score 9.7/10 (top); Trofeo R wet braking 38.15 m (best).
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Questions
Which is better, the Pilot Sport Cup 2 R or the P Zero Trofeo RS?
The P Zero Trofeo RS scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the P Zero Trofeo RS for wet grip.
Where do these ratings come from?
From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.