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Comparison: Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Michelin Primacy 4+

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.

Test Profile

Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Number of tests
14
23
13
Best position
#2
#1
#1
Average position
5.5
3.3
4.3
Latest test
2025
2025
2025
Available sizes
706
188
123

Wet

Wet
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
89%
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Wet handling
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
93%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Wet braking
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
86%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
75%
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
92%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%

Dry

Dry
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Dry braking
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Dry handling
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
85%
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Dry lane changing
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
86%
Michelin Primacy 4+
74%
Dry steering response
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
97%
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%

Costs

Costs
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
61%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
58%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Price/value
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
28%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
63%
Michelin Primacy 4+
51%
Mileage
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
49%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
85%
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%

Comfort

Comfort
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
80%
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Exterior noise
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
70%
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Comfort
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
79%

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