Segment
1. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Premium2. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Premium
Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
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The two rivals, Bridgestone Potenza Sport and Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 both summer tyres, have been subjected to numerous tests, but they generally reveal the strengths and weaknesses of each tyre. These tyres are manufactured by the world's leading tyre manufacturers, Bridgestone and Pirelli respectively.
The Bridgestone Potenza Sport, made in PL and HU, shows excellence in dry braking, dry handling, and both subjective and objective wet handling. The model has consistently ranked high in various tests, including 4th position in ACE's test out of 10 tyres and 2nd in Autozeitung's and Autobild's tests. However, it seems to underperform in terms of dry braking and tends to have longer braking distances at lower temperatures, which were highlighted in the sportauto 2023 and autobild 2023 tests respectively.
On the other hand, the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 had an edge for wet objective handling in the ACE tests and dry steering response in the SportAuto tests. This tyre placed 5th in ACE's and Sportauto's tests, 3rd in the Autobild test, and 2nd in the Gute-Fahrt test, demonstrating a competitive performance. However, it somewhat lacks in wet braking and has an increased rolling resistance according to the sportauto 2023 report.
Summarizing the test data, both tyres exhibited uncommon performance with the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 slightly ahead with a rating of 93% as opposed to the Bridgestone Potenza Sport which scored 92%. Even though the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 sports an increased rolling resistance and average comfort according to the autobild 2023 report, it still stands out for its excellent wet and dry handling and superior grip level.
While both tyres demonstrated an increased rolling resistance and average comfort, they performed exceptionally well in both wet and dry conditions, attaining high scores and maintaining top positions in most of the tests. Notably, both proved to be great choices in terms of dry handling and wet safety, generally providing good balance and precise steering behaviour.
Overall, the choice between the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 depends largely on personal preference and specific driving conditions. Both models have not yet been replaced by newer models, thereby maintaining their relevance in the ultra-high-performance segment.
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Best rating in test
1. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Highly recommended2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Very good
Worst rating in test
2. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Offroad
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | vítěz testu | 71 | 54 | 19 | 7 | ||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | 67 | 53 | 15 | 5 | ||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | 65 | 51 | 17 | 6 | ||
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| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Very good | velmi dobré | ||||||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Very good | velmi dobré | ||||||
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| Best values in test | vynikající | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Outstanding | vynikající | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Rating: Outstanding | vynikající | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
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| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Test winner | vítěz testu | ||||||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | ||||||
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| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Good + | dobré + | ||||||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Very good - | velmi dobré - | ||||||
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| Name | Points total | Rating | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,3 | vynikající | 7,2 | 7,2 | 6,3 | ||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Very good | 8,2 | velmi dobré | 9,0 | 8,0 | 6,3 | ||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Good | 7,7 | dobré | 8,0 | 7,7 | 7,2 | ||
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| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: - | Velmi doporučeno | ||||||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Recommended | doporučeno | ||||||
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