Summer tire Updated November 2026

Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) review

± 5

Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Better than 61% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 62 · 2,625 reviews analysed Road tests 68 · 33 tests

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Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) has a Relative Score of 66 out of 100 among summer tires. In 36 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 3 times and in the top three 12 times. Testers rate it best for dry (89) and weakest for efficiency (28). 2,625 owner reviews rate it 62 out of 100. 55% would buy it again.

Projected tread life in 4 wear tests: about 30,000 km (19,000 miles) on average, newest 2025.

  • Strength: Dry 89 — 1st of 20 (2023 AutoBild UHP Summer tire Test), 1st of 10 (2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18)
  • Strength: Wet 87 — 1st of 20 (2023 AutoBild UHP Summer tire Test), 1st of 9 (2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18)
  • Weak point: Treadwear 28 — 16th of 16 (2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer tire Test), 20th of 22 (2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires)
  • Weak point: Efficiency 28 — 7th of 7 (2019 EVO Summer tire Test), 7th of 7 (2020 EVO UHP Summer tire Test)
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Pirelli P Zero (PZ4)

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

How scores work
Relative score
0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests
0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews
0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

62/100

From 2,625 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 55%
Dry
Overall dry
73
Wet
Overall wet
70
Comfort
Overall comfort
60
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
42
Handling
Overall handling
70

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By road tests

68/100

Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.

Dry
89
Wet
87
Comfort
69
Noise
72
Treadwear
28
Efficiency
28
By discipline (% of best in test)
Dry Braking
88%
Dry Handling
96%
Subj. Dry Handling
91%
Wet Braking
94%
Subj. Wet Handling
86%
Wet Handling
89%
Straight Aquaplaning
56%
Curved Aquaplaning
94%
Side G-Force on Wet surface
94%
Inside Noise level
71%
Subjective Comfort
80%
Rolling Resistance
40%
Price
41%
Wear
88%

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 2,625 owner reviews found online.

The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 receives generally positive feedback from users who praise its exceptional dry grip, precise steering response, and refined low noise levels on smooth surfaces. However, some drivers note concerns regarding rapid tread wear, reduced performance and potential for aquaplaning in cold or heavy wet conditions, and occasional sidewall vulnerability.

Pros

  • Outstanding dry grip and handling performance
  • Precise steering feedback and agile cornering stability
  • Low road noise and high comfort on smooth tarmac
  • Effective braking performance in dry and warm wet conditions

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear, especially on performance or rear-wheel-drive vehicles
  • Subpar performance and susceptibility to aquaplaning in cold or heavy wet weather
  • Stiff ride quality that can transmit harsh impacts on rough roads
  • Reports of sidewall vulnerability and bulging when encountering potholes

Worth knowing

  • Users driving performance EVs like the Tesla Model Y and Porsche Taycan note expectedly rapid tread wear due to instant torque and vehicle weight.
  • Owners of heavy high-horsepower sedans and estates (such as Audi RS/S models and BMW M cars) frequently comment on high rear-axle wear under spirited driving.
  • Drivers of hot hatches (like the Hyundai i20N and VW Golf) appreciate the sharp steering response but highlight quick wear rates.

37 published test appearances (33 in the score)

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2025 AutoView Sports tire Test · 275/35R19

5th of 5
Best: Noise · 1st Weakest: Wet Braking · 5th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking5th of 5
Dry Braking5th of 5
Dry Handling5th of 5
Dry Handling (tester's mark)5th of 5
Comfort (tester's mark)5th of 5
Noise1st of 5

Source: AutoView

2025 Sports Cars tire Test · 245/35 R19

3rd of 8
Best: Wet Braking · 2nd Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking2nd of 8
Wet Handling2nd of 8
Dry Braking2nd of 8
Dry Handling3rd of 8
Rolling Resistance8th of 8
Straight Aquaplaning6th of 8
Curved Aquaplaning7th of 8
Comfort (tester's mark)5th of 8
Noise6th of 8

Source: Auto Bild Sportscars

2025 Sport Auto UUHP tire Test · 275/35 R19

4th of 4
Best: Curved Aquaplaning · 1st Weakest: Wet Braking · 4th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 4
Wet Handling4th of 4
Dry Braking4th of 4
Dry Handling3rd of 4
Rolling Resistance4th of 4
Curved Aquaplaning1st of 4
Noise3rd of 4

Source: Sport Auto

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance tire Test · 225/40 R18

16th of 20
Best: Comfort (tester's mark) · 2nd Weakest: Wet Braking · 20th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking20th of 20
Wet Handling10th of 20
Wet Circle10th of 20
Dry Braking14th of 20
Dry Handling5th of 20
Rolling Resistance8th of 20
Straight Aquaplaning15th of 20
Curved Aquaplaning15th of 20
Comfort (tester's mark)2nd of 20
Noise16th of 20
Value20th of 20
Wear18th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership19th of 20

Source: Auto Bild

2025 AZ Summer tire Test · 225/45 R18

5th of 10
Best: Wet Handling · 3rd Weakest: Straight Aquaplaning · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking5th of 10
Wet Handling3rd of 10
Wet Circle3rd of 10
Dry Braking6th of 10
Dry Handling6th of 10
Rolling Resistance4th of 10
Straight Aquaplaning9th of 10
Comfort (tester's mark)8th of 10
Noise4th of 10
Value10th of 10
Wear6th of 10
Abrasion9th of 10
Total Cost of Ownership9th of 10

Source: Auto Zeitung

2025 Summer tire Test Shootout · 225/40 R18

20th of 52
Best: Dry Braking · 14th Weakest: Wet Braking · 26th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking26th of 52
Dry Braking14th of 52

Source: Auto Bild

2025 Moottori EV Summer Tire Test R19 · 255/45R19

6th of 7

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Moottori

2024 EVO Summer tire Test · 235/35 R19

6th of 7
Best: Wet Handling · 2nd Weakest: Straight Aquaplaning · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 7
Wet Handling2nd of 7
Dry Braking6th of 7
Dry Handling5th of 7
Rolling Resistance5th of 7
Straight Aquaplaning7th of 7
Curved Aquaplaning2nd of 7
Dry Handling (tester's mark)6th of 7
Wet Handling (tester's mark)2nd of 7
Noise (tester's mark)3rd of 7

Source: evo

2023 Sport Auto UHP tire Test · 225/40 R18

5th of 11
Best: Wet Handling · 3rd Weakest: Wet Braking · 11th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking11th of 11
Wet Handling3rd of 11
Dry Braking4th of 11
Dry Handling7th of 11
Rolling Resistance10th of 11
Straight Aquaplaning5th of 11
Noise4th of 11
Price7th of 11

Source: Sport Auto

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer tire Test · 225/45 R18

11th of 20
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Wear · 18th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking2nd of 20
Wet Handling1st of 20
Dry Braking6th of 20
Dry Handling1st of 20
Rolling Resistance13th of 20
Straight Aquaplaning9th of 20
Noise17th of 20
Value20th of 20
Price19th of 20
Wear18th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership19th of 20

Source: Auto Bild

2023 AZ UHP Summer tire Test · 235/35 R19

4th of 10
Best: Wet Handling · 2nd Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 10
Wet Handling2nd of 10
Dry Braking5th of 10
Dry Handling5th of 10
Rolling Resistance9th of 10
Straight Aquaplaning6th of 10
Noise6th of 10
Price6th of 10

Source: Auto Zeitung

2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18

5th of 13
Best: Wet Circle · 2nd Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 12th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 13
Wet Handling3rd of 13
Wet Circle2nd of 13
Dry Braking5th of 13
Dry Handling3rd of 13
Rolling Resistance12th of 13
Straight Aquaplaning6th of 13
Noise4th of 13
Price10th of 13

Source: Auto Bild Sportscars

2023 Summer tire Market Overview · 225/45 R18

3rd of 48
Best: Wet Braking · 2nd Weakest: Dry Braking · 6th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking2nd of 48
Dry Braking6th of 48

Source: Auto Bild

2023 ACE / Gute Fahrt UHP Summer tire Test · 235/35 R19

2nd of 7

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Gute Fahrt

2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 · 245/45R18

5th of 10
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Straight Aquaplaning · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 10
Wet Handling1st of 10
Dry Braking4th of 10
Dry Handling3rd of 10
Exterior Noise3rd of 10
Rolling Resistance5th of 10
Straight Aquaplaning7th of 10
Curved Aquaplaning5th of 10
Dry Handling (tester's mark)2nd of 10
Wet Handling (tester's mark)4th of 10
Wet6th of 10
Dry4th of 10

Source: ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023

2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 · 225/40R18

6th of 11
Best: Dry Subj. Steering Response · 1st Weakest: Wet Braking · 11th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking11th of 11
Wet Circle2nd of 11
Dry Braking4th of 11
Interior Noise2nd of 11
Exterior Noise3rd of 11
Rolling Resistance5th of 11
Straight Aquaplaning4th of 11
Curved Aquaplaning4th of 11
Dry Handling (tester's mark)2nd of 11
Wet Handling (tester's mark)3rd of 11
Wet10th of 11
Dry4th of 11
Wet Lateral Stability2nd of 11
Dry Subj. Steering Response1st of 11
Subj. Elk Test3rd of 11
Subj. Wet Circle4th of 11

Source: AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023

2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick tire Test · 235/35 R19

7th of 10
Best: Noise · 1st Weakest: Straight Aquaplaning · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking5th of 10
Wet Handling2nd of 10
Wet Circle3rd of 10
Dry Braking3rd of 10
Dry Handling7th of 10
Rolling Resistance6th of 10
Straight Aquaplaning8th of 10
Curved Aquaplaning3rd of 10
Noise1st of 10
Price6th of 10

Source: Sport Auto

2022 Auto Express UUHP Summer Tire Test R19 · 235/35R19

3rd of 3
DisciplinePlacementField position
Rolling Resistance3rd of 3
Straight Aquaplaning3rd of 3
Curved Aquaplaning1st of 3
Wet Handling2nd of 3
Wet Braking3rd of 3
Lateral Stability2nd of 3
Dry Handling2nd of 3
Dry Braking3rd of 3
Internal Noise1st of 3

Source: Auto Express

2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires · 215/60R18

4th of 22
DisciplinePlacementField position
Tested Tread Life (Miles)20th of 22

Source: Consumer Reports

2021 EVO Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18

1st of 9
Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking1st of 9
Wet Handling1st of 9
Dry Braking2nd of 9
Dry Handling6th of 9
Rolling Resistance9th of 9
Straight Aquaplaning7th of 9
Dry Handling (tester's mark)1st of 9
Wet Handling (tester's mark)2nd of 9

Source: evo

2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer tire Test · 235/35 R19

4th of 15
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 15th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 15
Wet Handling1st of 15
Dry Braking3rd of 15
Dry Handling2nd of 15
Rolling Resistance15th of 15
Straight Aquaplaning10th of 15
Curved Aquaplaning8th of 15
Noise11th of 15
Price11th of 15

Source: Auto Bild Sportscars

2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP tire Test · 225/40 R18

3rd of 10
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking5th of 10
Wet Handling1st of 10
Dry Braking5th of 10
Dry Handling6th of 10
Rolling Resistance10th of 10
Straight Aquaplaning10th of 10
Dry Handling (tester's mark)3rd of 10
Comfort (tester's mark)7th of 10
Wet Handling (tester's mark)1st of 10
Noise3rd of 10
Price5th of 10

Source: Auto Zeitung

2021 Teknikens Värld Summer Tire Test R18 · 235/55R18

5th of 9

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Teknikens Värld

2020 EVO UHP Summer tire Test · 235/35 R19

3rd of 7
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 7
Wet Handling1st of 7
Wet Circle2nd of 7
Dry Braking3rd of 7
Dry Handling2nd of 7
Rolling Resistance7th of 7
Straight Aquaplaning2nd of 7
Dry Handling (tester's mark)4th of 7
Comfort (tester's mark)5th of 7
Wet Handling (tester's mark)1st of 7
Price3rd of 7

Source: evo

2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/45 R18

4th of 11
Best: Wet Braking · 3rd Weakest: Straight Aquaplaning · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 11
Wet Handling5th of 11
Dry Braking3rd of 11
Dry Handling3rd of 11
Rolling Resistance7th of 11
Straight Aquaplaning8th of 11
Dry Handling (tester's mark)5th of 11
Comfort (tester's mark)4th of 11
Wet Handling (tester's mark)5th of 11
Noise4th of 11
Price9th of 11

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18

12th of 16
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wear16th of 16

Source: ADAC

2020 TCS Summer Tire Test R18 · 225/40R18

12th of 15

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: TCS

2019 EVO Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18

1st of 7
Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking1st of 7
Wet Handling1st of 7
Dry Braking3rd of 7
Dry Handling1st of 7
Rolling Resistance7th of 7
Straight Aquaplaning4th of 7
Dry Handling (tester's mark)1st of 7
Comfort (tester's mark)3rd of 7
Wet Handling (tester's mark)1st of 7

Source: evo

2019 Auto Bild Sports Car tire Test · 245/45 R18

1st of 11
Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Straight Aquaplaning · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking1st of 11
Wet Handling1st of 11
Dry Braking1st of 11
Dry Handling2nd of 11
Rolling Resistance7th of 11
Straight Aquaplaning8th of 11
Comfort (tester's mark)6th of 11
Noise7th of 11
Price6th of 11

Source: Auto Bild Sportscars

2019 Gute Fahrt Summer 18 Inch tire Test · 225/40 R18

7th of 10
Best: Dry Braking · 1st Weakest: Straight Aquaplaning · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 10
Dry Braking1st of 10
Straight Aquaplaning7th of 10
Price9th of 10

Source: Gute Fahrt

2018 AMS Summer UHP tire Test · 225/45 R17

4th of 11
Best: Dry Handling (tester's mark) · 1st Weakest: Straight Aquaplaning · 11th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 11
Wet Handling2nd of 11
Dry Braking2nd of 11
Dry Handling7th of 11
Rolling Resistance8th of 11
Straight Aquaplaning11th of 11
Dry Handling (tester's mark)1st of 11
Wet Handling (tester's mark)2nd of 11
Noise10th of 11

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

2017 Car and Driver UHP tire Test · 245/40 R18

3rd of 5
Best: Dry Handling · 2nd Weakest: Wet Braking · 5th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking5th of 5
Wet Handling3rd of 5
Dry Braking3rd of 5
Dry Handling2nd of 5
Noise3rd of 5

Source: Car and Driver

2017 Motor Mag UHP tire Test · 235/35 R19

3rd of 9
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 9
Dry Braking4th of 9
Dry Handling4th of 9

Source: Motor

2017 EVO Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18

2nd of 9
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Wet Braking · 4th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 9
Wet Handling1st of 9
Dry Braking1st of 9
Dry Handling1st of 9

Source: evo

2017 Sport Auto UHP and Track Day Test · 225/40 R18

8th of 10
Best: Dry Handling · 5th Weakest: Wet Braking · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking8th of 10
Wet Handling6th of 10
Dry Braking7th of 10
Dry Handling5th of 10

Source: Sport Auto

2017 AMS Summer UHP tire Test · 245/45 R18

2nd of 10
Best: Dry Handling · 1st Weakest: Wet Braking · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking7th of 10
Wet Handling2nd of 10
Dry Braking3rd of 10
Dry Handling1st of 10

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

2017 Auto Bild Sports Cars tire Test · 235/35 R19

6th of 9
Best: Wet Handling · 2nd Weakest: Wet Braking · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking7th of 9
Wet Handling2nd of 9
Dry Braking2nd of 9
Dry Handling5th of 9

Source: Auto Bild

Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Specifications
EU label: wet gripA in 58% of sizes
EU label: energyC in 33% of sizes
EU label: external noise66–75 dB
SizeRetailer
205/45 R17 Amazon
225/45 R17 Amazon
235/45 R17 Amazon
245/40 R17 Amazon
255/40 R17 Amazon
335/35 R17 Amazon
205/40 R18 Amazon
215/40 R18 Amazon
225/40 R18 Amazon
225/45 R18 Amazon
225/50 R18 Amazon
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235/45 R18 Amazon
235/50 R18 Amazon
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What owners are saying

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Community sentiment regarding the Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) is largely critical, with users reporting extremely rapid tread wear and severe grip issues outside of warm, dry conditions. While some drivers consider them for OEM run-flat availability, multiple posts highlight concerns over poor longevity and lackluster wet and cold weather performance compared to competitors like Michelin.

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