Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
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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Table of contents:
Pros and cons
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- High rolling resistance/high fuel consumption
Comparison
Wet road
Dry road - safety
Dry road - sportiness
Aquaplaning
Achievements
Best
Wet circle cornering
Autozeitung 2023
Autobild 2023
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Autozeitung 2021
Best
Wet handling
Autobild 2023
Sportauto 2022
Autozeitung 2021
EVO 2020
Best
Dry handling
Autobild 2023
Autobild 2023
EVO 2020
Best
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Autobild 2023
Best
Exterior noise
Autobild 2023
Best
Wet braking
Autobild 2023
Timeline
2017
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 was tested 1x (EVO)
2021
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 was tested 2x (Autozeitung,...)
2022
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 was tested 1x (Sportauto)
2023
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 was tested 7x (Autobild,...)
Sizes
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 is made in 338 sizes, starting from 225/45 R17 up to 335/30 R24.
17"
18"
19"
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21"
22"
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Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 in tyre tests
All tyre tests where Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 was featured:All tests
Autobild Summer tyre test 2023 225/45 R18
satisfactory
Ranked #11 of 20
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 secured the 11th position among 20 competitors, earning a final rating of 'Satisfactory.' This sport tire is praised for its excellent dynamic driving qualities, showcasing impressive performance with short braking distances on both wet and dry surfaces. It also excelled in disciplines such as dry handling, wet braking, wet circle cornering, and wet handling, distinguishing itself in these areas. However, its rating was tempered by limited mileage potential and a higher price point, which were seen as drawbacks. Despite these issues, the tire's strong performance in critical safety and handling tests highlights its capabilities.
satisfactory
Ranked #11 of 20
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 secured the 11th position among 20 competitors, earning a final rating of 'Satisfactory.' This sport tire is praised for its excellent dynamic driving qualities, showcasing impressive performance with short braking distances on both wet and dry surfaces. It also excelled in disciplines such as dry handling, wet braking, wet circle cornering, and wet handling, distinguishing itself in these areas. However, its rating was tempered by limited mileage potential and a higher price point, which were seen as drawbacks. Despite these issues, the tire's strong performance in critical safety and handling tests highlights its capabilities.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | 1- | 2+ | 3 | ||||
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2023 225/40 R18
outstanding
Ranked #3 of 13
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 impressively secured a 3rd place finish out of 13 contenders, earning an 'Outstanding' final rating. This tire is lauded as a sporty all-rounder that delivers convincing handling capabilities both on wet and dry surfaces. Its strengths include excellent aquaplaning resistance, precise steering, a well-balanced dynamic demeanor, high levels of grip, and short braking distances in both wet and dry conditions, coupled with a quiet pass-by noise. However, it does carry some drawbacks, such as increased rolling resistance and average comfort. Standing out in disciplines such as longitudinal aquaplaning, dry handling, exterior noise, and wet circle cornering, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 showcases its leading performance in these key areas, underscoring its versatile and robust design for summer driving conditions.
outstanding
Ranked #3 of 13
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 impressively secured a 3rd place finish out of 13 contenders, earning an 'Outstanding' final rating. This tire is lauded as a sporty all-rounder that delivers convincing handling capabilities both on wet and dry surfaces. Its strengths include excellent aquaplaning resistance, precise steering, a well-balanced dynamic demeanor, high levels of grip, and short braking distances in both wet and dry conditions, coupled with a quiet pass-by noise. However, it does carry some drawbacks, such as increased rolling resistance and average comfort. Standing out in disciplines such as longitudinal aquaplaning, dry handling, exterior noise, and wet circle cornering, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 showcases its leading performance in these key areas, underscoring its versatile and robust design for summer driving conditions.
| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | 2+ | 2+ | |||||
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SportAuto Summer tyre test 2023 225/40 R18
very good
Ranked #5 of 11
The Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 secured the 5th position out of 11 competitors, earning a final rating of 'Very good'. Testers praised its highly controllable and steerability with a well-balanced, slightly understeering tendency on wet surfaces. They were particularly impressed with its instant steering response and high side grip, alongside its sensitive balance in curves, showcasing its prowess in dry steering response where it performed best. However, criticisms were directed towards its weak braking performance in wet conditions and increased rolling resistance.
very good
Ranked #5 of 11
The Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 secured the 5th position out of 11 competitors, earning a final rating of 'Very good'. Testers praised its highly controllable and steerability with a well-balanced, slightly understeering tendency on wet surfaces. They were particularly impressed with its instant steering response and high side grip, alongside its sensitive balance in curves, showcasing its prowess in dry steering response where it performed best. However, criticisms were directed towards its weak braking performance in wet conditions and increased rolling resistance.
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Autozeitung Summer tyre test 2023 235/35 R19
highly recommended
Ranked #4 of 9
Securing a respectable fourth place out of nine contenders, the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 demonstrated its prowess in the latest evaluation. The tyre was particularly outstanding in the disciplines of dry lane changing and wet circle cornering, showcasing its top-notch capabilities. Reviewers praised the tyre for its dynamic talents and meticulously balanced steering characteristics, lauding its agility and speed in the wet slalom test thanks to remarkable steering precision, clear feedback, and a neutral balance. Despite a high rolling resistance that slightly affected its performance, the tyre's finesse in handling, with slight understeer tendencies during load changes, was notable. On dry surfaces, the tyre's quick and precise steering responses, coupled with it providing crystal-clear feedback and perfectly neutral balance, made it exceptionally enjoyable during rainy weather conditions. Its performance on the wet circle demonstrated solid grip, although it did show some weaknesses in curve aquaplaning. With these results, it earned a final rating of 'Highly recommended,' underscoring its strong performance across various critical aspects.
highly recommended
Ranked #4 of 9
Securing a respectable fourth place out of nine contenders, the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 demonstrated its prowess in the latest evaluation. The tyre was particularly outstanding in the disciplines of dry lane changing and wet circle cornering, showcasing its top-notch capabilities. Reviewers praised the tyre for its dynamic talents and meticulously balanced steering characteristics, lauding its agility and speed in the wet slalom test thanks to remarkable steering precision, clear feedback, and a neutral balance. Despite a high rolling resistance that slightly affected its performance, the tyre's finesse in handling, with slight understeer tendencies during load changes, was notable. On dry surfaces, the tyre's quick and precise steering responses, coupled with it providing crystal-clear feedback and perfectly neutral balance, made it exceptionally enjoyable during rainy weather conditions. Its performance on the wet circle demonstrated solid grip, although it did show some weaknesses in curve aquaplaning. With these results, it earned a final rating of 'Highly recommended,' underscoring its strong performance across various critical aspects.
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | 58.9 | 24.9 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 71 | 54 | 19 | 7 | |||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | 65 | 51 | 17 | 6 | |||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 9,3 | 7,2 | 7,2 | 6,3 | |||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | 7,7 | 8,0 | 7,7 | 7,2 | |||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 92 | 93 | 93 | ||||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | 88 | 89 | 87 | ||||
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Tyre Reviews Summer tyre test 2021 225/40 R18
recommended
Ranked #7 of 11
recommended
Ranked #7 of 11
| Name |
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| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 |
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Comfort | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 308,2 | 41 | 29,5 | 85,6 | 17 | ||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | 297,4 | 54,5 | 39 | 87,2 | 21 | ||
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Test ratings distribution
| 100% (5x) | 90% (1x) | 85% (3x) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | Highly recommended | Very good | Very good - | Recommended | Satisfactory | Good |
| 1x | 3x | 1x | 1x | 1x | 1x | 1x |
Ratings x Wheel size
| R18 | R19 |
|---|---|
| 95% (6x) | 91.7% (3x) |
Ratings x Width
| 225/xx Rxx | 235/xx Rxx |
|---|---|
| 95% (6x) | 91.7% (3x) |
FAQ
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.
