Comparison: Barum Bravuris 5 HM vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Barum (43%). In this particular case, the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 has a better rating of 89% compared to 44% of the Barum Bravuris 5 HM. The first tyre test of Barum Bravuris 5 HM was done in 2020, compared to 2017 when was the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Bravuris 5 HM and the P ZERO PZ4 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Bravuris 5 HM has B wet grip rating, whereas 61% of Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 has A rating.