Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 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 Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 and Pirelli P Zero PZ4 appear in 33 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 performs. It takes the win in wet. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 69/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. 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 Pirelli P Zero PZ4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in noise / comfort and Tire Lab Score. The Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
Choose Pirelli P Zero PZ4 if
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 31 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.3 | 5.6 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 68.5 | 83.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.3 23 | Avg rank 5.4 101310 | Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.2 12 | Avg rank 4.3 10712 | Tie |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 5.6 146 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 3.6 722 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
💧 Wet: Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 5.4 for the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
☀️ Dry: Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Both tires perform similarly in dry, with average ranks of 4.2 and 4.3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to no data for the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02.
📏 Mileage: Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 11.8, compared to no data for the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to no data for the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 or Pirelli P Zero PZ4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 ranks better than the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 shows better mileage performance than the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 appears in 2 independent tests, Pirelli P Zero PZ4 in 31.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
