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Comparison: Sumitomo HTR Z5 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 (2026)

Sumitomo HTR Z5Budget
SumitomoSumitomo

HTR Z5

3.8
R17 – R20
VS
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4Premium
PirelliPirelli

P ZERO PZ4

8.9
R13 – R23
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Sumitomo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Sumitomo (38%). In this particular case, the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 has a better rating of 89% compared to 38% of the Sumitomo HTR Z5. The first tyre test of Sumitomo HTR Z5 was done in 2023, compared to 2017 when was the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the HTR Z5 and the P ZERO PZ4 were tested.

Test Profile

Sumitomo
HTR Z5
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
1
14
Best position
#27
#2
Average position
27.0
5.5
Latest test
2023
2025
Available sizes
30
720

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Wet handling
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Wet braking
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
74%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
65%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
87%
Dry
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Dry braking
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Dry handling
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Dry lane changing
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View

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