Comparison: Pirelli P ZERO vs. Toyo Proxes T1 Sport (2026)

Premium

Pirelli

P ZERO

R13 – R23

VS

Upper-middle

Toyo

Proxes T1 Sport

R13 – R20

5 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Toyo (75%). But when it comes to comparing Pirelli P ZERO and Toyo Proxes T1 Sport, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the AutoMotorSport 2020 225/45 R18 test, where both the P ZERO and the Proxes T1 Sport were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the P ZERO is made in Italy and Proxes T1 Sport is made in Japan.

Test Profile

P ZERO

Proxes T1 Sport

Number of tests

17

15

Best position

#1

#5

Average position

6.1

11.6

Latest test

2020

Available sizes

411

21

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance

Confidence

85%

Pirelli

P ZERO

74%

Toyo

Proxes T1 Sport

Wet Braking

Pirelli P ZERO

86%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

58%

Wet Handling

Pirelli P ZERO

96%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

76%

Wet Circle Cornering

Pirelli P ZERO

95%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

67%

Aquaplaning Longitudinal

Pirelli P ZERO

77%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

92%

Aquaplaning Cross

Pirelli P ZERO

69%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

77%

Dry Performance

Confidence

90%

Pirelli

P ZERO

79%

Toyo

Proxes T1 Sport

Dry Braking

Pirelli P ZERO

92%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

66%

Dry Handling

Pirelli P ZERO

96%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

90%

Dry Lane Change

Pirelli P ZERO

85%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

70%

Dry Steering Reaction

Pirelli P ZERO

85%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

90%

Comfort & Noise

Confidence

75%

Pirelli

P ZERO

78%

Toyo

Proxes T1 Sport

Noise Exterior

Pirelli P ZERO

72%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

79%

Noise Interior

Pirelli P ZERO

69%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

76%

Ride Comfort

Pirelli P ZERO

85%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

80%

Economy

Confidence

63%

Pirelli

P ZERO

62%

Toyo

Proxes T1 Sport

Rolling Resistance

Pirelli P ZERO

56%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

44%

Fuel Efficiency

Pirelli P ZERO

69%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

84%

Mileage

Pirelli P ZERO

64%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

58%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
ADAC	Summer	2020	225/40 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2019	225/45 R17	View
Automotorsport	Summer	2018	225/45 R17	View
AutoMotorSport	Summer	2020	225/45 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2019	245/45 R18	View