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Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) review

Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Owners 63 · 2,592 reviews analysed Road tests 67 · 37 tests

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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.

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#rapid tread wear#cold and wet grip#run flat availability#comparison to Michelin#OEM tire lifespan
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.

By owner reviews

63/100

From 2,592 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 55%
Dry
Overall dry
72.5
Corner stability
67.3
Dry traction
68.6
Steering response
67.1
Wet
Overall wet
69.3
Hydroplaning resistance
67.7
Wet traction
68.3
Comfort
Overall comfort
61.5
Ride comfort
63.4
Noise
Overall noise
63.6
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
44.8
Handling
Overall handling
68.9

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By road tests

67/100

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

Dry
87.4
Wet
85.5
Comfort
68.6
Noise
71.8
Treadwear
25.8
By discipline (% of best in test)
Dry Braking
88.3%
Dry Handling
95.5%
Subj. Dry Handling
90.9%
Wet Braking
93.9%
Subj. Wet Handling
86.4%
Wet Handling
89.3%
Straight Aquaplaning
55.9%
Curved Aquaplaning
93.8%
Side G-Force on Wet surface
93.8%
Inside Noise level
70.6%
Subjective Comfort
80.1%
Rolling Resistance
40.4%
Price
40.9%
Wear
87.5%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) specs & sizes

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

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
235/40 R18 Amazon
235/45 R18 Amazon
235/50 R18 Amazon
235/55 R18 Amazon
245/35 R18 Amazon

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 2,592 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.

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37 published test appearances

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
Subj. Dry Handling5th of 5
Subj. Comfort5th 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 Aqua6th of 8
Curved Aquaplaning7th of 8
Subj. Comfort5th 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: Subj. Comfort · 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 Aqua15th of 20
Curved Aquaplaning15th of 20
Subj. Comfort2nd 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: Value · 10th
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 Aqua9th of 10
Subj. Comfort8th 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 Aqua · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 7
Wet Handling2nd of 7
Dry Braking6th of 7
Dry Handling5th of 7
Rolling Resistance5th of 7
Straight Aqua7th of 7
Curved Aquaplaning2nd of 7
Subj. Dry Handling6th of 7
Subj. Wet Handling2nd of 7
Subj. Noise3rd 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 Aqua5th 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: Value · 20th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking2nd of 20
Wet Handling1st of 20
Dry Braking6th of 20
Dry Handling1st of 20
Rolling Resistance13th of 20
Straight Aqua9th 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 Aqua6th 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 Aqua6th 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 9
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Longitudinal Aquaplaning · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 9
Wet Handling1st of 9
Longitudinal Aquaplaning7th of 9
Transverse Aquaplaning5th of 9
Dry Braking4th of 9
Dry Handling3rd of 9
Exterior Noise3rd of 9
Rolling Resistance5th of 9
Subj. Dry Handling2nd of 9
Subj. Wet Handling4th of 9
Wet6th of 9
Dry4th of 9

Source: ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023

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

6th of 10
Best: Dry Subj. Steering Response · 1st Weakest: Wet Braking · 11th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking11th of 10
Wet Circle2nd of 10
Longitudinal Aquaplaning4th of 10
Transverse Aquaplaning4th of 10
Dry Braking4th of 10
Interior Noise2nd of 10
Exterior Noise3rd of 10
Rolling Resistance5th of 10
Subj. Dry Handling2nd of 10
Subj. Wet Handling3rd of 10
Wet10th of 10
Dry4th of 10
Wet Lateral Stability2nd of 10
Dry Subj. Steering Response1st of 10
Subj. Elk Test3rd of 10
Subj. Wet Circle4th of 10

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 Aqua · 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 Aqua8th 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
Best: Transverse Aquaplaning · 1st Weakest: Longitudinal Aquaplaning · 3rd
DisciplinePlacementField position
Longitudinal Aquaplaning3rd of 3
Transverse Aquaplaning1st of 3
Rolling Resistance3rd 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 Aqua7th of 9
Subj. Dry Handling1st of 9
Subj. Wet Handling2nd 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 Aqua10th 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 Aqua10th of 10
Subj. Dry Handling3rd of 10
Subj. Comfort7th of 10
Subj. Wet Handling1st 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 Aqua2nd of 7
Subj. Dry Handling4th of 7
Subj. Comfort5th of 7
Subj. Wet Handling1st 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: Price · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 11
Wet Handling5th of 11
Dry Braking3rd of 11
Dry Handling3rd of 11
Rolling Resistance7th of 11
Straight Aqua8th of 11
Subj. Dry Handling5th of 11
Subj. Comfort4th of 11
Subj. Wet Handling5th 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 14

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 Aqua4th of 7
Subj. Dry Handling1st of 7
Subj. Comfort3rd of 7
Subj. Wet Handling1st of 7

Source: evo

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

1st of 11
Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Straight Aqua · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking1st of 11
Wet Handling1st of 11
Dry Braking1st of 11
Dry Handling2nd of 11
Rolling Resistance7th of 11
Straight Aqua8th of 11
Subj. Comfort6th 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: Price · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 10
Dry Braking1st of 10
Straight Aqua7th of 10
Price9th of 10

Source: Gute Fahrt

2018 AMS Summer UHP tire Test · 225/45 R17

4th of 11
Best: Subj. Dry Handling · 1st Weakest: Straight Aqua · 11th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 11
Wet Handling2nd of 11
Dry Braking2nd of 11
Dry Handling7th of 11
Rolling Resistance8th of 11
Straight Aqua11th of 11
Subj. Dry Handling1st of 11
Subj. Wet Handling2nd 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

What owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.

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.

r/lamborghini ·71 upvotes

“Urus Performante: Pirelli P Zero gone after 5.5k miles — normal or switch? My stock Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) on my Urus Performante are already done after just 5,500 miles (~9,500 km), mostly highway driving, no speeding, no track. Pretty disappointed with the lifespan. Got quoted $5,000 for the same Lamborghini-certified set. Alternatives are Michelin ($3,500), Nankang or any other options? Is this normal wear for this car? And are the OEM-certified tires actually worth that price, or better to switch?”

2026-03-29

r/BMWI4 ·3 upvotes

“Pirelli P Zero Tyres But if a rant. Brought my i4 edrive 40 about 14 months ago from a main dealer here in the UK. The front tyres (Hankook) had decent tread, obviously the rears did not, so the dealer swapped them for brand new Pirelli PZero (PZ4) tyres at the rear. Honest to god I have never driven tyres so dam trash in my life. Anything other than a perfect warm dry day, there is little to no grip and car struggles to put its power down. I assume the Zero in P Zero refers to the grip levels. Just wondered if anyone else had any experience with Pirelli’s? Read more”

2025-12-26

Sentiment breakdown
Mixed71%
Negative29%
Top themes
#rapid tread wear#cold and wet grip#run flat availability#comparison to Michelin#OEM tire lifespan#luxury versus sport variants

From 7 threads and comments.

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