Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

Strengths

Outstanding handling with precise steering in both dry and wet conditions, enhancing overall driving confidence.

High grip levels that deliver short, effective braking distances on both wet and dry surfaces, promoting safety.

Well-balanced and sporty dynamics that offer agile performance and responsive cornering.

Excellent aquaplaning capabilities that maintain stability during wet weather driving.

Low road noise for a quieter driving experience.

Weaknesses

Inconsistent braking and grip performance: While many users report short braking distances, some observed longer wet braking distances and grip deficits during high-speed cornering.

Elevated rolling resistance, which may impact fuel efficiency and increase overall effort.

Limited mileage potential, indicating a shorter tire lifespan.

Average ride comfort that might not meet expectations for a sport tire.

High price, which could deter cost-sensitive buyers despite its performance merits.

Performance Analysis: Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

This graph shows how the tyre ranks across different properties compared to other tested tyres. Higher percentile means better performance - 100% means better than every tyre in every test, 0% means worse than every tyre in every test.

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Wet circle cornering

Wet handling

Dry handling

Dry braking

Comfort

Exterior noise

Wet braking

Aquaplaning - cross

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Comparison

Wet road

Bridgestone Potenza Sport 110%

Continental SportContact 7 105%

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 100%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 100%

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 95%

Falken Azenis FK520 85%

Dry road - safety

Continental SportContact 7 120%

Bridgestone Potenza Sport 110%

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 110%

Falken Azenis FK520 105%

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 100%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 95%

Dry road - sportiness

Bridgestone Potenza Sport 115%

Continental SportContact 7 115%

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 105%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 100%

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 95%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 95%

Falken Azenis FK520 90%

Aquaplaning

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 115%

Bridgestone Potenza Sport 110%

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 110%

Continental SportContact 7 100%

Falken Azenis FK520 100%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 100%

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 85%

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Timeline

2017

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 was tested 1x (EVO)

2021

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 was tested 2x (Autozeitung,...)

2022

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 was tested 1x (Sportauto)

2023

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 was tested 7x (Autobild,...)

2025

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 was tested 3x (Autobild,...)

Sizes

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 is made in 338 sizes, starting from 225/45 R17 up to 335/30 R24.

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Runflat

There are 5 runflat variants of Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 available.
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Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 in tyre tests

All tyre tests where Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 was featured:

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Autozeitung Summer tyre test 2025 225/45 R18
highly recommended
Ranked #5 of 10

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	279	141	139
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4	254	129	125
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2025 245/35 R19
exemplary
Ranked #3 of 8

The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 finished in 3rd place out of 8 competitors, earning an "Exemplary" rating. It impressed with its well-balanced performance on both wet and dry tracks, featuring precise steering response, stable lateral grip, and short braking distances. Of note, it was particularly outstanding in dry braking. Despite being the most expensive tire in the comparison, its capabilities highlight its value for performance enthusiasts.

Name	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	1-	2+
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4	2+	1-
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2025 225/40 R18

Ranked #20 of 52

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	32.6	27.4
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4	34.6	32.3
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ACE Summer tyre test 2023 225/45 R18
highly recommended
Ranked #5 of 10

Name	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	71	54	19	7
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4	65	51	17	6
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2023 225/45 R18
satisfactory
Ranked #11 of 20

The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 secured the 11th position among 20 competitors, earning a final rating of 'Satisfactory.' This sport tire is praised for its excellent dynamic driving qualities, showcasing impressive performance with short braking distances on both wet and dry surfaces. It also excelled in disciplines such as dry handling, wet braking, wet circle cornering, and wet handling, distinguishing itself in these areas. However, its rating was tempered by limited mileage potential and a higher price point, which were seen as drawbacks. Despite these issues, the tire's strong performance in critical safety and handling tests highlights its capabilities.

Name	Wet	Dry	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	1-	1
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4	1-	2+	3
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2023 225/40 R18
outstanding
Ranked #3 of 13

The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 impressively secured a 3rd place finish out of 13 contenders, earning an 'Outstanding' final rating. This tire is lauded as a sporty all-rounder that delivers convincing handling capabilities both on wet and dry surfaces. Its strengths include excellent aquaplaning resistance, precise steering, a well-balanced dynamic demeanor, high levels of grip, and short braking distances in both wet and dry conditions, coupled with a quiet pass-by noise. However, it does carry some drawbacks, such as increased rolling resistance and average comfort. Standing out in disciplines such as longitudinal aquaplaning, dry handling, exterior noise, and wet circle cornering, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 showcases its leading performance in these key areas, underscoring its versatile and robust design for summer driving conditions.

Name	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	2+	1-
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4	2+	2+
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Gute-Fahrt Summer tyre test 2023 235/35 R19
very good -
Ranked #2 of 7

Name
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
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SportAuto Summer tyre test 2023 225/40 R18
very good
Ranked #5 of 11

The Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 secured the 5th position out of 11 competitors, earning a final rating of 'Very good'. Testers praised its highly controllable and steerability with a well-balanced, slightly understeering tendency on wet surfaces. They were particularly impressed with its instant steering response and high side grip, alongside its sensitive balance in curves, showcasing its prowess in dry steering response where it performed best. However, criticisms were directed towards its weak braking performance in wet conditions and increased rolling resistance.

Name
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
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Autozeitung Summer tyre test 2023 235/35 R19
highly recommended
Ranked #4 of 9

Securing a respectable fourth place out of nine contenders, the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 demonstrated its prowess in the latest evaluation. The tyre was particularly outstanding in the disciplines of dry lane changing and wet circle cornering, showcasing its top-notch capabilities. Reviewers praised the tyre for its dynamic talents and meticulously balanced steering characteristics, lauding its agility and speed in the wet slalom test thanks to remarkable steering precision, clear feedback, and a neutral balance. Despite a high rolling resistance that slightly affected its performance, the tyre's finesse in handling, with slight understeer tendencies during load changes, was notable. On dry surfaces, the tyre's quick and precise steering responses, coupled with it providing crystal-clear feedback and perfectly neutral balance, made it exceptionally enjoyable during rainy weather conditions. Its performance on the wet circle demonstrated solid grip, although it did show some weaknesses in curve aquaplaning. With these results, it earned a final rating of 'Highly recommended,' underscoring its strong performance across various critical aspects.