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Comparison: Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Toyo Proxes Sport 2

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (3)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autozeitung Autozeitung
Summer
2025 225/45 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Summer
2023 225/45 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Summer
2023 225/40 R18 View

Let's take a look at the comparison between Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 and Toyo Proxes Sport 2 summer tyres. In our ratings, the Pirelli tyre scored significantly higher than the Toyo model, with an 85% rating compared to 72%.


Pirelli P ZERO PZ4


The Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 is a UUHP (Ultra Ultra High Performance) summer tyre with a solid reputation. Our tests showed it ranked 5th out of 10 in the Autozeitung test and 3rd out of 50 in the Autobild test, indicating high performance.


This model is particularly striking for its strong dry handling, wet braking, and wet circle cornering abilities. In fact, it's been recognized for these standout features more than once, which is quite impressive.


However, the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 is known for the drawbacks of limited mileage coverage and a high price. Such factors likely impacted the overall evaluation, despite its excellent performance qualities.

Toyo Proxes Sport 2


The Toyo Proxes Sport 2 is a summer UHP (Ultra High Performance) tyre that ranked lower than Pirelli in our tests. It placed 7th in the Autozeitung test and 10th in the Autobild test out of 10 and 50 total tyres respectively.


One of the strongest features of this tyre is its ability to perform well in wet circle cornering. However, as with the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4, the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 suffers from restricted mileage and a high cost.


To learn more about these brands, visit the Pirelli manufacturer page and the Toyo manufacturer page.


Verdict


Overall, the comparison shows that the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4, with its superior handling and performance in both dry and wet conditions, is a better choice if price and mileage are not of concern. However, if the balance between performance, mileage, and cost is important to you, the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 could be a viable alternative.

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
86%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
74%
Toyo
Proxes Sport 2
Wet Braking
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
88%
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
74%
Wet Handling
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
91%
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
74%
Wet Circle Cornering
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
93%
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
79%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
79%
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
80%
Aquaplaning Cross
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
65%
Best in category: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 (97.2%)
Dry Performance
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
82%
Toyo
Proxes Sport 2
Dry Braking
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
83%
Dry Handling
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
95%
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
80%
Best in category: Bridgestone Potenza Sport (99.3%)
Comfort & Noise
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
79%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
78%
Toyo
Proxes Sport 2
Noise Exterior
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
79%
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
78%
Best in category: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 (95.0%)
Economy
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
56%
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
60%
Toyo
Proxes Sport 2
Rolling Resistance
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
62%
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
70%
Mileage
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
49%
Toyo Proxes Sport 2
49%
Best in category: Firestone Firehawk Sport (100.0%)

Performance spider chart

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