Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti: 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 Vredestein Ultrac Vorti appear in 46 tests, 6 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. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 31 tests.
How the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 15 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 Vredestein Ultrac Vorti is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage 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 Vredestein Ultrac Vorti if
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 31 | 15 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.6 | 6.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83.7 | 89.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.4 101310 | Avg rank 6.5 133 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.3 10712 | Avg rank 5.3 323 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.6 146 | Avg rank 6.7 26 | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.8 1 | Avg rank 9.0 | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.6 722 | Avg rank 2.2 252 | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 6 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 6.5 for the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti.
☀️ Dry: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 5.3 for the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 6.7 for the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti.
📏 Mileage: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 11.8 for the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
🔋 Efficiency: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti wins this category with an average rank of 2.2, compared to 3.6 for the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Pirelli P Zero PZ4 or Vredestein Ultrac Vorti?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 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 Vredestein Ultrac Vorti.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Pirelli P Zero PZ4 appears in 31 independent tests, Vredestein Ultrac Vorti in 15, with 6 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 →