Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ5: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 and Pirelli P Zero PZ5 appear in 35 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 Pirelli P Zero PZ4 performs. It takes the win in dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 31 tests.
How the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 4 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 PZ5 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?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Pirelli P Zero PZ5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | Pirelli P Zero PZ5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP, UUHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 31 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.6 | 3.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83.7 | 86.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Pirelli P Zero PZ5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | Pirelli P Zero PZ5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.4 101310 | Avg rank 3.7 352 | Pirelli P Zero PZ5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.3 10712 | Avg rank 4.4 32 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.6 146 | Avg rank 3.4 213 | Pirelli P Zero PZ5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.8 1 | No data | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.6 722 | Avg rank 2.5 22 | Pirelli P Zero PZ5 |
💧 Wet: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ5
The Pirelli P Zero PZ5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 5.4 for the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
☀️ Dry: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ5
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 4.4 for the Pirelli P Zero PZ5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ5
The Pirelli P Zero PZ5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.4, compared to 5.6 for the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
📏 Mileage: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ5
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 11.8, compared to no data for the Pirelli P Zero PZ5.
🔋 Efficiency: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ5
The Pirelli P Zero PZ5 wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 3.6 for the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Pirelli P Zero PZ4 or Pirelli P Zero PZ5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 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 Pirelli P Zero PZ5 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 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 Pirelli P Zero PZ5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Pirelli P Zero PZ4 appears in 31 independent tests, Pirelli P Zero PZ5 in 4.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →