This Pirelli ultra-high-performance summer tire earns Excellent scores in CR's tests of dry braking, handling, and hydroplaning resistance, and is a very quiet tire, but is has a relatively short tread life.

Good handling response and stability on wet pavement. Long braking distance on wet pavement. Relatively poor traction and limited lateral stability at high speeds on dry pavement. Good.

Excellent handling response on dry and wet pavement combined with a smooth ride. Short braking distance on wet and dry pavement. Excellent lateral stability in the wet. High rolling resistance.

The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 is a rare tyre that seems to blend good grip in the dry and wet, sporty handling, low rolling resistance and good levels of comfort. IF this tyre had slightly better aquaplaning resistance it would have been in the top group.

Positive: Dynamic handling with an excellent performance in the dry and wet, low levels of noise.
Negative: Average aquaplaning performance.

Short braking distance on dry pavement. Excellent hydroplaning resistance. Great riding comfort. High rolling resistance.

Excellent traction, crisp steering response, and great handling performance on dry and wet pavement. Short braking distance on dry pavement. Increased rolling resistance.

The bronze medal of the test was bestowed on the Pirelli P Zero PZ4, despite the fact that it fell short of the leaders in the dry tests.

Very good on dry roads. Top grade on dry roads. Good on wet roads. Lowest mileage.

Premium sports tires with strong sides on dry pavement.

Pros: Smooth ride and low noise; very good stability and very strong grip during dry cornering. This model also ensures good traction on wet pavement, albeit at lower speeds. Cons: Low hydroplaning point, narrow oversteer area, relatively weak steering response, increased rolling resistance.

The best results on dry pavement, very good results on dry pavement, especially in terms of handling. Low treadwear, low fuel efficiency.

Outstanding results on wet and dry pavement. The tire delivered the best performance in the most important disciplines and won a well-deserved victory. The highest rolling resistance on test. Low riding comfort.

Good handling in the dry and wet, excellent braking, good aquaplaning, highest level of comfort.

Excellent handling qualities on wet and dry roads, good balance, precise steering response with exemplary feedback, short wet and dry braking distances, good safety reserves in aquaplaning.

Excellent wet and dry handling, precise steering with good feedback, short wet and dry braking. Average mileage, high fuel use.