Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Toyo Proxes Sport A: 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 Toyo Proxes Sport A appear in 34 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 31 tests.
How the Toyo Proxes Sport A performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 3 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 Toyo Proxes Sport A is the stronger all-round choice, leading in efficiency and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Toyo Proxes Sport A if
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | Toyo Proxes Sport A |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 31 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83.7 | 83.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Toyo Proxes Sport A
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | Toyo Proxes Sport A | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.4 101310 | Avg rank 7.0 1 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.3 10712 | Avg rank 6.2 2 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.6 146 | Avg rank 5.9 3 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.8 1 | No data | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.6 722 | Avg rank 3.3 1 | Toyo Proxes Sport A |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Toyo Proxes Sport A
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 7.0 for the Toyo Proxes Sport A.
☀️ Dry: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Toyo Proxes Sport A
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 6.2 for the Toyo Proxes Sport A.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Toyo Proxes Sport A
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 5.9 for the Toyo Proxes Sport A.
📏 Mileage: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Toyo Proxes Sport A
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 11.8, compared to no data for the Toyo Proxes Sport A.
🔋 Efficiency: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Toyo Proxes Sport A
The Toyo Proxes Sport A wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 3.6 for the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Pirelli P Zero PZ4 or Toyo Proxes Sport A?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 ranks higher on average than the Toyo Proxes Sport A.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Toyo Proxes Sport A 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 Toyo Proxes Sport A.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 shows better mileage performance than the Toyo Proxes Sport A.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Pirelli P Zero PZ4 appears in 31 independent tests, Toyo Proxes Sport A in 3, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →