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 Toyo Proxes T1 Sport plus — 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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81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
33 owner reviews
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VerdictWinner: Toyo Proxes T1 Sport plus — better treadwear, comfort and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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)
Proxes T1 Sport plus leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | P Zero PZ4 | Proxes T1 Sport plus |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 90 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Proxes T1 Sport plus leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | P Zero PZ4 | Proxes T1 Sport plus |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 85 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 82 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 80 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Proxes T1 Sport plus leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | P Zero PZ4 | Proxes T1 Sport plus |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 70 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 69 | 70 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | P Zero PZ4 | Proxes T1 Sport plus |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 73 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Proxes T1 Sport plus leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | P Zero PZ4 | Proxes T1 Sport plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 64 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 58 | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Proxes T1 Sport plus leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | P Zero PZ4 | Proxes T1 Sport plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 90 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | Toyo Proxes T1 Sport plus |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 81 |
| Dry | 87 | 89 |
| Wet | 81 | 82 |
| Comfort | 70 | 79 |
| Noise | 73 | – |
| Treadwear | 59 | 73 |
| Handling | 82 | 90 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Tire A
81
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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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 Toyo Proxes T1 Sport is generally regarded as a high-value, performance-oriented summer tire that excels in dry grip and affordability. While many users praise its handling characteristics and competitive pricing compared to premium alternatives, the consensus is heavily divided regarding its longevity and susceptibility to rapid tread wear.
Pros
- Strong dry pavement grip and cornering stability
- High value-to-performance ratio compared to premium brands
- Generally quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Effective wet weather performance for a summer compound
Cons
- Rapid tread wear and short service life
- Inconsistent performance in heavy rain or standing water
- Susceptibility to flat-spotting after sitting
- Soft compound requires precise vehicle alignment to prevent uneven wear
Observations
- High-horsepower vehicles (e.g., 300whp+ setups) experience significantly accelerated tread wear, often reaching the end of life within 12,000 miles.
- Users note that the soft compound is sensitive to suspension geometry, with improper toe or camber settings leading to premature inner tread bubbling or shredding.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | B · Toyo Proxes T1 Sport plus |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Max Performance tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Pirelli
81
/ 100
Toyo
Winner: Toyo Proxes T1 Sport plus — better treadwear, comfort and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport plus scores 73 vs 59 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport plus scores 79 vs 70 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport plus scores 90 vs 82 on handling.
Tire A · Pirelli P Zero PZ4
Tire B · Toyo Proxes T1 Sport plus
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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.