Nankang Noble Sport NS20 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 Nankang Noble Sport NS20 and Pirelli P Zero PZ4 appear in 36 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 Nankang Noble Sport NS20 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage. 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nankang Noble Sport NS20 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Pirelli P Zero PZ4 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 5 | 31 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.2 | 5.6 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 80.9 | 83.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Nankang Noble Sport NS20
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Avg rank 5.4 101310 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Avg rank 4.3 10712 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.9 21 | Avg rank 5.6 146 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.8 221 | Avg rank 3.6 722 | Nankang Noble Sport NS20 |
💧 Wet: Nankang Noble Sport NS20 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 8.7 for the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
☀️ Dry: Nankang Noble Sport NS20 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 Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nankang Noble Sport NS20 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 7.9 for the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
📏 Mileage: Nankang Noble Sport NS20 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 Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
🔋 Efficiency: Nankang Noble Sport NS20 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Nankang Noble Sport NS20 wins this category with an average rank of 1.8, compared to 3.6 for the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nankang Noble Sport NS20 or Pirelli P Zero PZ4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 ranks higher on average than the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nankang Noble Sport NS20 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 Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 shows better mileage performance than the Nankang Noble Sport NS20.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nankang Noble Sport NS20 appears in 5 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 →