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Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

Summer
Premium
8.9 /10 Recommended

The P Zero range is with us for a long time, also being a favorite choice for car manufacturers as first equipment. It’s a good, well balanced and enjoyable tyre. It tends to get quite a few mid-life updates so make sure you get the latest one.

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14 Tests Price from: £97 205 Sizes
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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

PirelliThis tyre
P ZERO PZ4
8.9
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9.4
Better at: Mileage, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Wet handling - objective
ContinentalPremium
SportContact 7
10.0
Better at: Dry handling - objective, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Wet handling - objective, Exterior noise
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4 S
9.6
Better at: Rolling resistance, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Wet handling - objective, Dry steering response
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
8.8
Better at: Rolling resistance, Mileage
Worse at: Wet handling - objective, Exterior noise
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport Evo
9.3
Better at: Mileage, Dry handling - objective
Worse at: Dry handling, Exterior noise
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac Pro
7.9
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Dry braking, Dry handling
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
8.7
Better at: Mileage, Dry steering response
Worse at: Exterior noise, Rolling resistance
HankookPremium
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
8.1
Better at: Wet braking
Worse at: Wet handling - objective, Dry steering response
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 5
9.4
Better at: Mileage, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Wet handling - objective, Exterior noise
DunlopPremium
SP Sport MAXX RT2
7.7
Better at: Rolling resistance, Mileage
Worse at: Dry handling, Wet handling
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
9.8
Better at: Mileage, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Exterior noise
FirestoneUpper-middle
Firehawk Sport
7.8
Better at: Rolling resistance, Dry handling - objective
Worse at: Dry steering response, Wet handling
TriangleB
Effexsport TH202
3.3
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Comfort
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet braking
DoublecoinBudget
DC100
Better at: Rolling resistance, Exterior noise
Worse at: Wet handling, Wet braking
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK520
8.0
Better at: Mileage, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Wet handling - objective, Dry steering response

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Outstanding handling with precise steering in both dry and wet conditions, enhancing overall driving confidence.

High grip levels that deliver short, effective braking distances on both wet and dry surfaces, promoting safety.

Well-balanced and sporty dynamics that offer agile performance and responsive cornering.

Excellent aquaplaning capabilities that maintain stability during wet weather driving.

Low road noise for a quieter driving experience.

Weaknesses

Inconsistent braking and grip performance: While many users report short braking distances, some observed longer wet braking distances and grip deficits during high-speed cornering.

Elevated rolling resistance, which may impact fuel efficiency and increase overall effort.

Limited mileage potential, indicating a shorter tire lifespan.

Average ride comfort that might not meet expectations for a sport tire.

High price, which could deter cost-sensitive buyers despite its performance merits.

History

2017
1× Tested
EVO225/40 R18#2
2021
2× Tested
Autozeitung225/40 R18#3Highly recommended
Tyre Reviews225/40 R18#7Recommended
2022
1× Tested
Sportauto235/35 R19#4Good
2023
7× Tested
Gute-Fahrt235/35 R19#2Very good -
Autobild225/45 R18#3
Autobild225/40 R18#3Outstanding
Autozeitung235/35 R19#4Highly recommended
SportAuto225/40 R18#5Very good
ACE225/45 R18#5Highly recommended
Autobild225/45 R18#11Satisfactory
2025
3× Tested
Autobild245/35 R19#3Exemplary
Autozeitung225/45 R18#5Highly recommended
Autobild225/40 R18#20
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Tests (14)

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14 Tests 11× Recommended
Autozeitung Summer
225/45 R18
#5 Of 10 Tyres
Autozeitung2025
5thHighly recommended
Skoda Octavia
1.Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6Highly recommended
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4.Michelin Pilot Sport 5Highly recommended
5.Pirelli P Zero PZ4Highly recommended
6.Vredestein Ultrac Pro
Autobild Summer
225/40 R18
#20 Of 52 Tyres
Autobild2025
20th
Dry braking: 34.6 mWet braking: 32.3 m
BMW 1
Autobild Summer
225/45 R18
#3 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild2023
3rd
Dry braking: 58.9 mWet braking: 24.9 m
BMW 3
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Autobild Summer
225/40 R18
#3 Of 13 Tyres
Autobild2023
3rdOutstanding
Toyota Yaris GR
Autozeitung Summer
235/35 R19
#4 Of 9 Tyres
Autozeitung2023
4thHighly recommended
Ford Focus
1.Continental SportContact 7Test winner
···
3.Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6Highly recommended
4.Pirelli P ZERO PZ4Highly recommended
5.Michelin Pilot Sport 5Highly recommended
SportAuto Summer
225/40 R18
#5 Of 11 Tyres
SportAuto2023
5thVery good
Audi S3
ACE Summer
225/45 R18
#5 Of 10 Tyres
ACE2023
5thHighly recommended
Mercedes Benz C-class
1.Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6Test winner
···
4.Bridgestone Potenza SportHighly recommended
5.Pirelli P ZERO PZ4Highly recommended
6.Maxxis Victra Sport 5Highly recommended
Autobild Summer
225/45 R18
#11 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2023
11thSatisfactory
BMW 3
1.Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6Outstanding
···
10.Fulda SportControl 2Satisfactory
11.Pirelli P Zero PZ4Satisfactory
12.Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127Satisfactory
Autozeitung Summer
225/40 R18
#3 Of 10 Tyres
Autozeitung2021
3rdHighly recommended
Seat Leon
1.Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5Test winner
2.Continental PremiumContact 6Highly recommended
3.Pirelli P ZERO PZ4Highly recommended
4.Michelin Pilot Sport 4Highly recommended
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Tyre Reviews Summer
225/40 R18
#7 Of 11 Tyres
Tyre Reviews2021
7thRecommended
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Sizes (205)

145/80 R13From £104

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Ratings

Tested 11× By professional organizations

●Outstanding7× (64%)
●Very good -1× (9%)
●Satisfactory3× (27%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R18 9.6xxx/xx R19 9.4225/xx Rxx 9.6235/xx Rxx 9.2245/xx Rxx 10.0

Frequently asked questions

Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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