Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus 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 Sportnex AS2 Plus 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 Sportnex AS2 Plus performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Pirelli P Zero PZ4 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 5 | 31 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 10.0 | 5.6 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83.6 | 83.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 10.3 1 | Avg rank 5.4 101310 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.7 1 | Avg rank 4.3 10712 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.4 4 | Avg rank 5.6 146 | Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.5 | Avg rank 3.6 722 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
💧 Wet: Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 10.3 for the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
☀️ Dry: Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 12.7 for the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 5.6 for the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
📏 Mileage: Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus 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 Sportnex AS2 Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 6.5 for the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus or Pirelli P Zero PZ4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 ranks higher on average than the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus ranks better than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 shows better mileage performance than the Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nankang Sportnex AS2 Plus 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 →