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Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

Summer
Premium
8.6 /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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PirelliThis tyre
P ZERO PZ4
8.6
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9.3
ContinentalPremium
SportContact 7
10.0
FirestoneUpper-middle
Firehawk Sport
7.3
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac Pro
7.6
TriangleB
Effexsport TH202
1.4
DoubleBudget
Coin DC100
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4S
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
8.7
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK520
7.4
MaxxisBudget
Victra Sport 5
7.0
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 5
9.3
HankookPremium
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
7.5
NexenBudget
N fera Sport
6.1
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
9.7
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta PS71
7.8
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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

Tests (14)

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14 Tests 11× Recommended
Autozeitung Summer
225/45 R18
#5 Of 10 Tyres
5thHighly recommended
Skoda Octavia
1.Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6Highly recommended
···
4.Michelin Pilot Sport 5Highly recommended
5.Pirelli P Zero PZ4Highly recommended
Autobild Summer
225/40 R18
#20 Of 52 Tyres
Autobild Summer
225/45 R18
#3 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild Summer
225/40 R18
#3 Of 13 Tyres
3rdOutstanding
Toyota Yaris GR
Autozeitung Summer
235/35 R19
#4 Of 9 Tyres
4thHighly recommended
Ford Focus
···
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
ACE Summer
225/45 R18
#5 Of 10 Tyres
ACE2023
5thHighly recommended
Mercedes Benz C-class
···
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
11thSatisfactory
BMW 3
···
10.Fulda SportControl 2Satisfactory
11.Pirelli P Zero PZ4Satisfactory
Autozeitung Summer
225/40 R18
#3 Of 10 Tyres
Tyre Reviews Summer
225/40 R18
#7 Of 11 Tyres

Sizes (214)

145/80 R13From £105

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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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