74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
90/100
24 professional tests
User signal (40%)
74/100
99 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
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36 owner reviews
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VerdictToo close to call: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 and Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico are within 2 points overall. Pirelli P Zero PZ4 is stronger on wet. Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico is stronger on treadwear.
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Category breakdown
6 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
P Zero PZ4 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | P Zero PZ4 | P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 87 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
P Zero PZ4 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | P Zero PZ4 | P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 85 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 82 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 75 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | P Zero PZ4 | P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 70 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 69 | 71 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | P Zero PZ4 | P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 73 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | P Zero PZ4 | P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 64 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 58 | 73 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | P Zero PZ4 | P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 82 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 75 |
| Dry | 87 | 86 |
| Wet | 81 | 75 |
| Comfort | 70 | 71 |
| Noise | 73 | – |
| Treadwear | 59 | 66 |
| Handling | 82 | 82 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Tire A
75
/ 100
Tire B
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 is widely regarded as a high-performance summer tire that excels in dry handling, steering precision, and feedback. While many users praise its sporty character and comfort, consensus is divided regarding its longevity and wet-weather performance, with several reports indicating that grip levels drop significantly as the tread wears or temperatures fall.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and handling precision
- Excellent steering feedback and road communication
- High level of acoustic comfort and ride refinement for a UHP tire
- Effective rim protection design
- Strong performance when at optimal operating temperature
Cons
- Rapid tread wear and short lifespan
- Reduced performance and increased noise as tread depth decreases
- Poor grip and potential for aquaplaning in cold or wet conditions
- Susceptibility to sidewall damage or bulging from road hazards
- High price point relative to durability
Observations
- Users with high-torque EVs and performance sedans (e.g., BMW M-series, Audi RS) report significantly faster rear-axle tread wear.
- OEM-specific versions (e.g., HN for Hyundai, MO for Mercedes) show varied performance characteristics, with some users finding specific manufacturer-tuned compounds to be harsher or more temperature-sensitive.
- Drivers of heavy vehicles noted that the tire's performance is highly dependent on maintaining proper heat, which can be difficult to achieve in daily driving conditions.
The Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico is a polarizing performance tire that excels in dry-weather handling and steering precision, often praised for its predictable behavior when pushed. However, user consensus is divided regarding its longevity and wet-weather performance as the tread wears down, with many owners noting a significant drop in grip and increased noise levels over time.
Pros
- Exceptional dry-weather grip and cornering stability
- Predictable and communicative handling characteristics
- Strong performance in wet conditions when the tread is new
- High-speed stability and steering response
Cons
- Rapid tread wear reported by a significant portion of users
- Noticeable decline in wet-weather traction as the tire wears
- Increased road noise as the tire ages
- High price point relative to competitors with similar performance
Observations
- Owners of high-torque or heavy vehicles (e.g., supercharged V8s, performance hatchbacks) report mixed experiences, with some noting excellent grip while others complain of excessive wheel spin.
- Drivers of sports cars like the Porsche Boxster appreciate the predictable breakaway characteristics, though they acknowledge the tires require a warm-up period to reach peak performance.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | B · Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Max Performance tires | Summer Max Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Pirelli
75
/ 100
Pirelli
Too close to call: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 and Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico are within 2 points overall. Pirelli P Zero PZ4 is stronger on wet. Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico is stronger on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico scores 66 vs 59 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli P Zero PZ4 scores 81 vs 75 on wet.
Tire A · Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Tire B · Pirelli P ZERO ROSSO Asimmetrico
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.