Segment
1. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Premium2. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) Premium
Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo vs. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Pirelli (79%). In this particular case, the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) has a better rating of 85% compared to 83% of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo was done in 2026, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2026 225/40 R18 test, where both the Potenza Sport Evo and the P Zero (PZ5) were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (85%) of the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) also have A wet ratings.
| # | Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
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| Dimensions | R17 - R22 | R21 - R23 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Highly recommended2. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) Test winner
Worst rating in test
1. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 141 | 68 | 55 | 23 | 16 | 7 | |
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Rating: Highly recommended | 138 | 66 | 55 | 17 | 13 | 4 | |
| Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) Rating: Recommended | 133 | 60 | 54 | 19 | 14 | 5 | |
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