Comparison: Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

When it comes to performance tyres, both Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 and Bridgestone Potenza Sport tyres rise to the top of the list having been consistently exceptional in various tyre tests.

The Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 stands out with a rating of 85% delivering an impressive performance in dry lane changing and wet circle cornering. In comparison, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport with a rating of 89% excellently delivers in areas such as wet braking, wet safety, dry and wet handling.

Looking at mutual tests positions, Autozeitung ranked Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 in 4th place with its best features as Dry lane changing and Wet circle cornering. Despite the excellent performance of the Pirelli, Bridgestone Potenza Sport came in second place surpassing the Pirelli with strengths in Wet braking, Wet safety, and Dry handling.

Further rankings from Autobild, ACE, Sport Auto, and Gute-Fahrt also placed the Bridgestone Potenza Sport above the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 - an indication of Bridgestone's superior performance. Bridgestone's superior performance was majorly characterized by optimum wet circle cornering, wet braking, and handling in both wet and dry conditions.

Though Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 delivered admirable performance recognized for its handling properties especially on dry terrain and noise reduction external, limitations such as increased rolling resistance and averages comfort were evident. Bridgestone Potenza Sport wasn't without its weaknesses either. Despite its excellent handling qualities, the test noted slightly longer braking distances at low temperatures, weak dry braking, and the highest rolling resistance in the test.

In summary, both the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 and Bridgestone Potenza Sport tyres performed remarkably well in their respective tests. However, in comparing the two, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport emerges slightly stronger particularly in tests that include wet braking, wet safety, and dry and wet handling. Nevertheless, choosing between the two tyres ultimately depends on your driving conditions and vehicle needs.