Comparison: Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Firestone Firehawk Sport

When it comes to ultra-high performance summer tyres, two models manage to hold their own – the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 and the Firestone Firehawk Sport. These high-quality products from Pirelli and Firestone respectively, have been tested and compared extensively, noted for their unique strengths and weaknesses.

The Pirelli P ZERO PZ4, a continuation of Pirelli's infamous P Zero line, boasts an impressive 89% rating on our website. Pirelli's P Zero PZ4 consistently impresses with its robust performance in dry braking, longitudinal aquaplaning, dry handling, exterior noise and wet circle cornering according to the Autobild test. In autobild's 2025 test, the P Zero PZ4 garnered praise for its precise steering and stable side guidance and short braking distances. It also stands out for its exceptional grip levels, precise steering, and impressive wet and dry handling.

On the flip side, the Firestone Firehawk Sport by Firestone, made in Italy, secures a 76% rating on our site. The Firehawk Sport shines with its rolling resistance and exterior noise rankings, according to Autobild’s test. Autobild's 2025 test commends it for its precise dry handling response, good comfort, and reduced rolling resistance. Although it excels in a number of areas, definite improvements can be made on its wet handling and braking qualities.

Comparatively speaking, Pirelli's P ZERO PZ4 consistently outperforms the Firestone Firehawk Sport in test positions. In Autobild's test, the P ZERO PZ4 secured the 3rd position out of 13 tyres tested while the Firehawk Sport came in 9th. Similarly, in the SportAuto test, the P ZERO PZ4 clinched the 5th position out of 11 tyres, with firehawk sport slightly edging out at 4th position.

In conclusion, both the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 and Firestone Firehawk Sport are exceptional tyres offering strong performance in a variety of areas. However, the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 edges out its competition to emerge as the better overall tyre, owing to its consistent high-ranking performance across tests. It's clear that both Pirelli and Firestone have high quality manufacturing processes producing top-notch tyres suitable for high-performance scenarios, but for the best UUHP (ultra-ultra-high performance), our tests indicate the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 is the way to go.