Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV: 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 T1 Sport SUV 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 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.
How the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 1 test.
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 T1 Sport SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in noise / comfort 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 mileage
Choose Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV if
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 31 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 5.6 | 5.2 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83.7 | 84.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.4 101310 | Avg rank 6.5 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.3 10712 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.6 146 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.8 1 | No data | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.6 722 | Avg rank 8.0 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
💧 Wet: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 6.5 for the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV.
☀️ Dry: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 4.5 for the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV
The Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.6 for the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
📏 Mileage: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 11.8, compared to no data for the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 8.0 for the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Pirelli P Zero PZ4 or Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 ranks higher on average than the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV 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 Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Pirelli P Zero PZ4 appears in 31 independent tests, Toyo Proxes T1 Sport SUV in 1.
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