Segment
1. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Premium2. Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Upper-middle
Comparison: Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Toyo Proxes Sport 2
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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.
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1. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Highly recommended
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2. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Recommended
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(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 279 | 141 | 139 | ||||
| Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Rating: Highly recommended | 254 | 129 | 125 | ||||
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Rating: - | 228 | 104 | 124 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Rating: Satisfactory | 1- | 2+ | 3 | ||||
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2+ | 3 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Rating: Outstanding | 2+ | 2+ | |||||
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | 58.9 | 24.9 | |||||
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 | 61 | 26.9 | |||||
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