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1. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Premium2. Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Upper-middle
Comparison: Toyo Proxes Sport 2 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
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| Dimensions | R18 - R21 | R17 - R24 | |
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Both the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 and the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 are summer tyres designed to provide excellent grip and performance on both wet and dry roads. Given their nature and intended usage, both models have been tested extensively by multiple outlets.
Specifically, comparing these two tyres based on testing data from Autobild, the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 excels in a vast array of categories such as aquaplaning (longitudal), dry handling, exterior noise, wet circle cornering, wet braking, and wet handling, which resulted in securing the 3rd position out of a total of 50 tyres in a test. On the other hand, the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 showed notably better "wet circle cornering" performance, finding itself in the 10th position within the same test.
Both tyres have received mixed reviews over their expected lifespan and pricing. According to Autobild 2023, both the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 and the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 have a somewhat limited lifespan and higher price points which has led to some downgrading in their respective scores.
Looking at the overall reflection of their performance, the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 got a rating of 85% and the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 received a rating of 72%. Although this marks a significant contrast between two high-performing tyres, it confirms the higher overall test performance of the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4.
As the tyres manufacturers, both Toyo and Pirelli have a proven track record for creating quality tyres. Toyo, which made the Proxes Sport 2, does not have any known newer tyre replacing this model. Similarly, Pirelli has not replaced the P ZERO PZ4 either. This indicates the individual strength and proven durability of both tyres.
In conclusion, the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 and the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 are both reliable choices for summer tyres, each coming with strengths and weaknesses. However, based on overall test data, the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 outperforms the Toyo Proxes Sport 2 in several key testing areas making it a more appealing choice overall despite its higher cost.
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Best rating in test
1. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
2. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking according to EU label
Offroad
(Overall rating)Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
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Mutual tests
| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | vynikající | 2+ | 1- | 1 | |||
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2 | 2+ | 3 | |||
| Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 1- | 2+ | 3 | |||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | vynikající | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 Rating: Good | dobré | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Rating: Outstanding | vynikající | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Toyo Proxes Sport 2 | 61 | 26.9 | |||||
| Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | 58.9 | 24.9 | |||||
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