Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 99% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 89 · 55 reviews analysed Road tests 81 · 4 tests
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Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) has a Relative Score of 83 out of 100 among summer tires. In 4 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 1 times and in the top three 2 times. Testers rate it best for dry (87) and weakest for efficiency (53). 55 owner reviews rate it 89 out of 100. 100% would buy it again.
- Strength: Dry 87 — 2nd of 9 (2025 Auto Express Summer tire Test), 4th of 9 (2025 EVO Summer tire Test)
- Strength: Wet 86 — 1st of 9 (2025 Auto Express Summer tire Test), 2nd of 8 (2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer tire Test)
- Weak point: Comfort 55 — 8th of 8 (2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer tire Test)
- Weak point: Efficiency 53 — 7th of 8 (2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer tire Test), 7th of 9 (2025 Auto Express Summer tire Test)
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
89/100From 55 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
81/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 55 owner reviews found online.
The Pirelli P Zero PZ5 has generally received high praise from drivers transitioning from prominent ultra-high-performance alternatives like the Michelin Pilot Sport series and Continental SportContact lines. Users frequently highlight its impressive dry and wet grip, enhanced comfort over road imperfections, and sporty handling characteristics. While a few drivers noted compromises in ultimate steering sharpness compared to predecessors, the general consensus points to a refined, high-confidence driving experience.
Pros
- Exceptional dry and wet grip with high cornering stability
- Superior ride comfort and compliance over small bumps compared to rivals
- Responsive, precise steering and excellent road feedback
- Quieter low-speed operation and improved refinement
- Better square fitment profile and wet performance than older PZ4 models
Cons
- Slightly more subdued, touring-oriented road feel compared to the go-kart-like crispness of some competitors
- Occasional mild howling noise reported at specific highway speeds (80-90 km/h)
- Isolated reports of reduced wet confidence compared specifically to the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
Worth knowing
- Users running a 235/35R19 size on an 8.5-inch wheel noted that the PZ5 sits more squarely and fills out the rim more comfortably than stretched alternatives like the SportContact 7.
- Owners of heavier performance hatchbacks like the Volkswagen Golf R and track-configured sedans praised its balance of daily comfort and aggressive cornering capabilities.
5 published test appearances (4 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer tire Test · 255/35 R19
3rd of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 3rd of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 2nd of 8 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 8th of 8 | |
| Noise | 5th of 8 |
Source: Auto Bild
Top Tire Review 2026 UUHP tire Test · 255/35 R19
3rd of 3
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 3 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 3 | |
| Wet Circle | 2nd of 3 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 3 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 3 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 3 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 2nd of 3 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 3 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 2nd of 3 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 3rd of 3 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 3rd of 3 | |
| Noise | 1st of 3 |
Source: TopTireReview
2026 ACE Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
5th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ACE
2025 EVO Summer tire Test · 235/35 R19
6th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 9 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 8th of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 4th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 5th of 9 | |
| Road Rating (tester's mark) | 8th of 9 |
Source: evo
2025 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
1st of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 9 | |
| Wet Circle | 1st of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 9 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 6th of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 5th of 9 | |
| Noise (tester's mark) | 3rd of 9 |
Source: Auto Express
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 300 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
| EU label: wet grip | A in 58% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | C in 33% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 66–75 dB |
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