Pirelli P Zero PZ4 – Tests & Review

Pirelli P Zero PZ4 photo, test, review

Pirelli P Zero PZ4 is a Max Performance summer tire with an asymmetrical tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.

The tire replaced the Pirelli P Zero.

Key performance

Pirelli’s rating based on its performance in tests.

Dry performance
98.46 %
Dry braking
97.78 %
Dry handling
99.14 %
Wet performance
97.05 %
Wet braking
93.42 %
Wet handling
99.06 %
Wet lateral handling
98.66 %
Aquaplaning
93.8 %
Straight aqua
95.54 %
Lateral aqua
92.05 %
Rolling resistance
85.01 %
Noise
98.2 %
Wear resistance
51.9 %
Comfort
85.71 %

Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Review

Pirelli P Zero PZ4 is one of the best-rated Ultra High Performance summer tires in its category. The model was released in 2018, is available in a huge size chart from 17 to 23” and is suitable for sports passenger cars and SUVs.

When developing the model, the company’s engineers used knowledge gained from competitive motorsport, combined with cooperation with leading automakers. The special design of the inner part of the tread and the high content of silica in the rubber compound provide high grip on wet asphalt. The outside part of tread pattern has low pitch sequence and siping design for low noise and reduced rolling resistance.

Dry performance

Pirelli has an average dry performance rating of 98.46%. This is a high score among all similar competitors, means that the tire provides confident grip on dry roads. Its rating in dry handling is 99.14%: in 2 tests out of 15 the tire had the best result, and in another 7 cases it was over 99%, very close to the maximum possible. Pirelli’s braking rating is 97.78%.

Wet performance

The tire also shows good performance on wet roads: its average rating is 97.05%. It has some of the best results in handling and lateral stability – 99.06% and 98.66%, respectively. In 5 out of 14 tests it showed the best handling, while in other cases its results ranged from 96 to 99%. High and stable results. On wet asphalt, its result is slightly worse – 93.42%. In tests Pirelli several times showed the shortest braking distance but in many cases its result was below 90%.

Aquaplaning resistance

Pirelli PZ4 has an average aquaplaning score of 93.8%. The tire has a rating of 95% in straight line stability and has demonstrated close to the best results in tests several times. Whereas in lateral aquaplaning its result is also not bad, but slightly lower – 92.05%.

Rolling resistance

Pirelli’s rating in rolling resistance is 85.01%: most tires in this category have a similar rating. In 2 tests out of 14 she had the best result, while in the remaining cases it varied from 71% to 95%.

Noise

The tire has a 98.2% rating in noise. Good result means that Pirelli provides quiet driving.

Wear resistance

The tire has a durability rating of 51.9% based on only one test.

Comfort

Pirelli’s comfort level is 85.71% based subjectively on a single test.

Overall

In everything related to driving safety, Pirelli demonstrates excellent performance. Among its greatest strengths are exemplary results on dry asphalt, excellent handling and lateral stability on wet roads; good aquaplaning resistance and low noise level.

  • Excellent dry performance.
  • Exemplary wet handling and lateral stability.
  • High straight aquaplaning resistance; good lateral.
  • Low noise.
  • Acceptable rolling resistance.
  • Long wet braking distance in some tests.
  • Low durability.

Pirelli Pzero PZ4 Tests

2019 Auto Bild (245/45 R18)

In 2019 experts of the German magazine Auto Bild Sports Car have tested the Pirelli PZ4 at size 245/45 R18 and compared  with ten similar budget, mid-class and premium summer tires.

summer tire Pirelli Pzero PZ4 test and review
1st place in Dry braking. The braking distance was 0.6m shorter, than the next tire.
summer tire Pirelli Pzero PZ4 test and review
2nd place in Dry handling. Pirelli was 0.2km/h slower, than the leader.
summer tire Pirelli P zero PZ4 test and review
1st place in Wet braking. The braking distance was 2m shorter, than the next tire.
summer tire Pirelli P zero PZ4 test and review
1st place in Wet handling. Pirelli was 0.4km/h faster, than the next tires.
summer tire Pirelli P Zero PZ4 test and review
8th place in Straight aqua. The float speed was 3.5km/h lower, than the leader.
test Pirelli P zero PZ4 review
4-7th place in Comfort.
test Pirelli P zero PZ4 review
7th place in Rolling resistance.
test Pirelli P zero PZ4 review
7-9th place in Noise.

Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking
1
35.1
-0.6
100%
Dry handling
2
99.8
-0.2
99.8%
Wet braking
1
46.7
-2
100%
Wet handling
1
88.1
+0.4
100%
Straight aqua
8
88.6
-3.5
96.2%
Rolling resistance
7
8.74
+1.43
83.64%
Comfort
4-7
6
-1
85.71%
Noise
7-9
72.9
+1.3
98.22%

Test result: 1st place, “Exemplary”.
  • Great dry performance.
  • The best results on the wet.
  • Relatively low straight aquaplaning resistance.
  • Average comfort, rolling resistance and noise.

Overall Tests Results Table

Test Overall 2023 Auto Bild Sports Car 2023 Auto Bild 2023 Auto Zeitung 2023 Gute Fahrt 2023 Sport Auto 2023 Vi Bilagare 2022 Evo 2022 Sport Auto 2022 AutoView 2021 Tyre Reviews 2021 EVO 2021 Auto Zeitung 2020 EVO 2020 AMS 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car 2017 Sport Auto
Dry braking
97.78% 96.52% 97.65% 96.64% 100% 98.83% 98.52% 95.09% 96.82% 96.96% 99.52% 98.83% 97.44% 95.73% 98.27% 100% 97.73%
Dry handling
99.14% 99.65% 100% 98.3% - 98.72% 99.47% 97.89% 97.97% 99.51% 98.69% 98.36% 99.42% 100% 99.45% 99.8% 99.88%
Wet braking
93.42% 93.95% 99.49% 96.21% 94.06% 89.47% 93.13% 90.65% 84.88% 94.94% 89.44% 100% 92.9% 90.59% 98.08% 100% 86.96%
Wet handling
99.06% 98.04% 100% 99.7% - 97.75% 98.24% 99.08% 99.33% - 99.41% 100% 100% 100% 99.16% 100% 96.18%
Wet lateral handling
98.66% 99.91% - - - - 98.43% 97.12% 98.09% - - 100% 100% 99.76% 100% - 94.63%
Straight aqua
95.54% 98.6% 93.97% 95.2% 99.74% 99.13% 97.21% 99.03% 93.43% - 89.37% 90.57% 93.04% 97.04% 94.25% 96.2% 96.38%
Lateral aqua
92.05% - - - 93.41% - 95.65% 95.95% 95.65% - 83.33% - 92% 91.12% 89.26% - -
Rolling resistance
85.01% 71.72% 85.59% 85.84% 100% 73.96% 95.86% 88.31% 85.71% - 74.68% 84.85% 83.88% 81.37% 79.78% 83.64% 100%
Noise
98.2% 99.4% 97.56% 95.71% - 98.03% 98.29% - 100% 97.55% 98.58% - 99% - 99% 98.22% 97.06%
Wear resistance
51.9% - 51.9% - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Comfort
85.71% - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 85.71% -

Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Competitors

Comparison of Pirelli with its main competitors

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