Comparison: Pirelli P ZERO vs. Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

In this comparison, we will take a closer look at the Pirelli P ZERO and the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport, two summer tyres from well-known manufacturers Pirelli and Toyo. To determine the strengths and weaknesses of each tyre, we will summarize the test data collected from AutoMotorSport, Autobild, ADAC, Automotorsport, SportAuto, and Autoexpress.

The Pirelli P ZERO is made in Italy and has an overall rating of 88%. It has not been replaced by a newer model. In the AutoMotorSport test, it ranked 4th out of 11, with its best feature being wet side guide. In Autobild, it also ranked 4th, this time out of 53 tyres, excelling in dry handling, dry braking, wet braking, wet circle cornering, and wet handling. ADAC ranked the P ZERO 3rd of 16, highlighting its strengths in dry braking, dry driving behavior, safety, exterior noise, wet circle cornering, and wet handling. In Automotorsport, the tyre ranked 4th out of 11, boasting good results in dry handling, dry lane changing, dry steering response, wet handling, wet handling (objective), and wet safety. SportAuto and Autoexpress ranked the P ZERO 5th of 7 and 11, respectively.

The Toyo Proxes T1 Sport, on the other hand, is made in Japan and has a lower overall rating of 78%. It also has not been replaced by a newer model. In the AutoMotorSport test, Toyo's tyre ranked 10th out of 11, excelling in dry steering response. Autobild put it in the 19th position out of 53 tested tyres, with the best feature being exterior noise. In the ADAC test, the Proxes T1 Sport ranked 11th of 16. Automotorsport gave it the 8th position out of 11, with strengths in aquaplaning (longitudinal) and exterior noise. Lastly, SportAuto and Autoexpress ranked Toyo's tyre 6th and 11th out of 7 and 11 tyres, respectively.

Verdict: Comparing both tyres head to head, it's clear that the Pirelli P ZERO outperforms the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport in most tests, consistently ranking higher in various categories. Some of its strengths include wet handling, dry braking, and wet circle cornering. On the other hand, the Proxes T1 Sport's primary strengths are exterior noise and dry handling.

In conclusion, the Pirelli P ZERO is the overall winner, consistently ranking higher and performing better in tests. However, the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport may be a good option for drivers looking for a tyre with lower exterior noise and decent handling capabilities.