Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Potenza S001 and Pirelli P Zero PZ4 appear in 36 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Bridgestone Potenza S001 performs. It takes the win in wet, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 31 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Bridgestone Potenza S001 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Potenza S001 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Potenza S001 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 5 | 31 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.7 | 5.6 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88 | 83.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Potenza S001
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Potenza S001 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.3 3 | Avg rank 5.4 101310 | Bridgestone Potenza S001 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.5 1 | Avg rank 4.3 10712 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.7 2 | Avg rank 5.6 146 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.5 | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Bridgestone Potenza S001 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.3 21 | Avg rank 3.6 722 | Bridgestone Potenza S001 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Bridgestone Potenza S001 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 5.4 for the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 6.5 for the Bridgestone Potenza S001.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 6.7 for the Bridgestone Potenza S001.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Bridgestone Potenza S001 wins this category with an average rank of 11.5, compared to 11.8 for the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Bridgestone Potenza S001 wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to 3.6 for the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Potenza S001 or Pirelli P Zero PZ4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Potenza S001 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Potenza S001 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 ranks better than the Bridgestone Potenza S001.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Potenza S001 shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Potenza S001 appears in 5 independent tests, Pirelli P Zero PZ4 in 31, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →