Dunlop SportSmart TT vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    2026 test data · 32 independent tests

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    Dunlop SportSmart TT 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 Dunlop SportSmart TT and Pirelli P Zero PZ4 appear in 32 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 Dunlop SportSmart TT performs. It takes the win in wet. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    How the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 performs. It takes the win in dry, 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 Dunlop SportSmart TT and Pirelli P Zero PZ4 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricDunlop SportSmart TTPirelli P Zero PZ4
    SegmentUHPUHP
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used131
    Best rank#2#1
    Avg rank6.55.6
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score83.7

    Tire Lab Score

    No score yet
    83.7
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryDunlop SportSmart TTPirelli P Zero PZ4Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 2.0
    1
    Avg rank 5.4
    101310
    Dunlop SportSmart TT
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 9.0
    Avg rank 4.3
    10712
    Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 5.6
    146
    Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 11.8
    1
    Pirelli P Zero PZ4
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 3.6
    722
    Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    💧 Wet: Dunlop SportSmart TT vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    The Dunlop SportSmart TT wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.4 for the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.

    ☀️ Dry: Dunlop SportSmart TT vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4

    The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 9.0 for the Dunlop SportSmart TT.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop SportSmart TT 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 Dunlop SportSmart TT.

    📏 Mileage: Dunlop SportSmart TT 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 Dunlop SportSmart TT.

    🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop SportSmart TT 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 Dunlop SportSmart TT.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Dunlop SportSmart TT or Pirelli P Zero PZ4?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Dunlop SportSmart TT 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 Dunlop SportSmart TT 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 Dunlop SportSmart TT.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 shows better mileage performance than the Dunlop SportSmart TT.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Dunlop SportSmart TT appears in 1 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 →