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225/50 R18 Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 variants
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Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 is a summer tyre made in total of 753 sizes, ranging from R13 to R13 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 225/50 R18 is 125mm wider than the narrowest dimension (100) and -75mm narrower than the widest one (150). This tyre profile of 50 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 50% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 112.5mm sidewall height. In 225/50 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 - "H", which is good for speeds up to 210 km/h.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 is made in 753 sizes, starting from 100/80 R0 up to 150/80 R71.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (225/50 R18)
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.6 | 27.4 | |||||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | 34.6 | 32.3 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 279 | 141 | 139 | ||||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | 254 | 129 | 125 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | 58.9 | 24.9 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |||
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| 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.
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 | ||||
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| 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.
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 | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | 2+ | 2+ | |||||
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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.
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.
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 92 | 93 | 93 | ||||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | 88 | 89 | 87 | ||||
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Tyre Reviews Summer tyre test 2021 225/40 R18
recommended
Ranked #7 of 11
recommended
Ranked #7 of 11
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Comfort | ||
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| Best values in test | 308,2 | 41 | 29,5 | 85,6 | 17 | ||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | 297,4 | 54,5 | 39 | 87,2 | 21 | ||
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225/50 R18 - Best summer tyres (according to tests)
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Continental Premiumcontact 7 | Premium | £153 99 W | |||
| 2. | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | Premium | £164 99 Y | |||
| 3. | Continental UltraContact NXT | Premium | £149 99 W | |||
| 4. | Bridgestone Potenza Sport | Premium | £145 99 Y | |||
| 5. | Bridgestone Turanza T005! Newer model available: 1 | Premium | £138 95 V + 7 | |||
| 6. | Michelin Primacy 5 | Premium | £168 95 V + 1 | |||
| 7. | Pirelli P ZERO lx. | Premium | ||||
| 8. | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2! Newer model available: 1 | Premium | £252 95 W + 2 | |||
| 9. | Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | Premium | £134 99 Y | |||
| 10. | Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 | Premium | £146 99 W | |||
| 11. | Continental PremiumContact 6! Newer model available: 1 | Premium | £162 95 W + 6 | |||
| 12. | Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance 2 | Premium | £141 99 V | |||
| 13. | Michelin Primacy 4! Newer model available: 1 | Premium | £197 95 V + 2 | |||
| 14. | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Premium | £136 99 W | |||
| 15. | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Premium | £139 99 + 3 | |||
| 16. | Michelin Primacy 4+! Newer model available: 1 | Premium | £164 99 W | |||
| 17. | Michelin Pilot Sport 4! Newer model available: 1 | Premium | £226 95 W + 1 | |||
| 18. | Pirelli Cinturato P7 | Premium | £172 95 W + 1 | |||
| 19. | Firestone Roadhawk 2 | Upper-middle | £110 95 W + 1 | |||
| 20. | Toyo Proxes Comfort | Upper-middle | £130 95 | |||
| 21. | Kumho Ecsta HS52 | Upper-middle | £112 99 W | |||
| 22. | Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN! Newer model available: 1 | Upper-middle | £193 95 W + 2 | |||
| 23. | Michelin e.Primacy | Premium | £157 99 W | |||
| 24. | Fulda Ecocontrol Hp2 | Lowcost | £123 99 W | |||
| 25. | Nokian PowerProof 1 | Upper-middle | £181 99 Y | |||
| 26. | Falken Azenis FK510 SUV | Upper-middle | ||||
| 27. | Falken ZIEX ZE320 | Upper-middle | £124 95 W | |||
| 28. | Nokian Powerproof! Newer model available: 1 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 29. | Continental Ecocontact 6! Newer model available: 1 | Premium | £160 95 V + 3 | |||
| 30. | General Tire GRABBER GT PLUS | Lowcost | £78 99 W | |||
| 31. | Semperit Speed-Life 3 | Lowcost | £137 99 W | |||
| 32. | GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5! Newer model available: 1 | Premium | £138 95 W | |||
| 33. | Vredestein Ultrac | Premium | £156 99 W |
