Segment
1. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Premium2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Premium
Comparison: Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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When it comes to performance tyres, both Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 and Bridgestone Potenza Sport tyres rise to the top of the list having been consistently exceptional in various tyre tests.
The Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 stands out with a rating of 85% delivering an impressive performance in dry lane changing and wet circle cornering. In comparison, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport with a rating of 89% excellently delivers in areas such as wet braking, wet safety, dry and wet handling.
Looking at mutual tests positions, Autozeitung ranked Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 in 4th place with its best features as Dry lane changing and Wet circle cornering. Despite the excellent performance of the Pirelli, Bridgestone Potenza Sport came in second place surpassing the Pirelli with strengths in Wet braking, Wet safety, and Dry handling.
Further rankings from Autobild, ACE, Sport Auto, and Gute-Fahrt also placed the Bridgestone Potenza Sport above the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 - an indication of Bridgestone's superior performance. Bridgestone's superior performance was majorly characterized by optimum wet circle cornering, wet braking, and handling in both wet and dry conditions.
Though Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 delivered admirable performance recognized for its handling properties especially on dry terrain and noise reduction external, limitations such as increased rolling resistance and averages comfort were evident. Bridgestone Potenza Sport wasn't without its weaknesses either. Despite its excellent handling qualities, the test noted slightly longer braking distances at low temperatures, weak dry braking, and the highest rolling resistance in the test.
In summary, both the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 and Bridgestone Potenza Sport tyres performed remarkably well in their respective tests. However, in comparing the two, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport emerges slightly stronger particularly in tests that include wet braking, wet safety, and dry and wet handling. Nevertheless, choosing between the two tyres ultimately depends on your driving conditions and vehicle needs.
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1. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Highly recommended2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Very good
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2. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry lane changing
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(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Exterior noise
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 279 | 141 | 139 | ||||
| Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Rating: Highly recommended | 254 | 129 | 125 | ||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Highly recommended | 265 | 141 | 124 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.6 | 27.4 | |||||
| Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | 34.6 | 32.3 | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport | 32.6 | 27.6 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |||
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| Best values in test | 71 | 54 | 19 | 7 | |||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Highly recommended | 65 | 51 | 17 | 6 | |||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Highly recommended | 67 | 53 | 15 | 5 | |||
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| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Very good | |||||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Very good | |||||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Rating: Outstanding | 2+ | 2+ | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Outstanding | 2+ | 2+ | |||||
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| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Highly recommended | |||||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Test winner | |||||||
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| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Very good - | |||||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Good + | |||||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
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| Best values in test | 9,3 | 7,2 | 7,2 | 6,3 | |||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Good | 7,7 | 8,0 | 7,7 | 7,2 | |||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Very good | 8,2 | 9,0 | 8,0 | 6,3 | |||
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| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Rating: Recommended | |||||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: - | |||||||
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