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

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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

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.

Dry

Confidence

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

90%

Dry braking

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

79%

Dry driving behavior

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

94%

Dry handling

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

97%

Dry handling - objective

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

90%

Dry lane changing

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

85%

Safety

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

82%

Dry steering response

Pirelli P ZERO

95%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

100%

Wet

Confidence

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

82%

Aquaplaning - cross

Pirelli P ZERO

95%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Pirelli P ZERO

91%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

100%

Wet braking

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

84%

Wet circle cornering

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

89%

Wet handling

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

81%

Wet handling - objective

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

70%

Wet safety

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

70%

Wet side guide

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

50%

Comfort

Confidence

Pirelli P ZERO

93%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

100%

Comfort

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

95%

Exterior noise

Pirelli P ZERO

85%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

100%

Interior noise

Pirelli P ZERO

93%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

100%

Costs

Confidence

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

100%

Fuel efficiency

Pirelli P ZERO

85%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

100%

Mileage

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

94%

Price/value

Pirelli P ZERO

94%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

100%

Rolling resistance

Pirelli P ZERO

100%

Toyo Proxes T1 Sport

90%

Performance spider chart

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 10 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
AutoMotorSport	Summer	2020	225/45 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2020	245/45 R18	View
ADAC	Summer	2020	225/40 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2019	225/45 R17	View
Autobild	Summer	2019	245/45 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2019	225/45 R17	View
Automotorsport	Summer	2018	225/45 R17	View
SportAuto	Summer	2017	225/40 R18	View
ADAC	Summer	2016	225/45 R17	View
Autoexpress	Summer	2015	225/45 R17	View