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Comparison: Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

5 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
14
23
14
Best position
#2
#1
#2
Average position
5.5
3.3
5.5
Latest test
2025
2025
2025
Available sizes
703
188
703

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
74%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
74%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Wet Braking
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
Wet Handling
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
81%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
93%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
81%
Wet Circle Cornering
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
90%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
73%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Aquaplaning Cross
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
66%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Dry Performance
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
91%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
90%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
91%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Dry Braking
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
87%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
87%
Dry Handling
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
86%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%
Dry Lane Change
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
91%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
87%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
91%
Dry Steering Reaction
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Comfort & Noise
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
59%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Noise Exterior
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
59%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Economy
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
55%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
45%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
55%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Rolling Resistance
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
55%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
45%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
55%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2025225/45 R18View
ACEACE
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
SportAutoSportAuto
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2023235/35 R19View

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