Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 and the Vredestein Ultrac Pro to find out which tire is best for your own driving.
The good news is that both the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 and Vredestein Ultrac Pro are Max Performance Summer tires designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tires is relatively simple.
Both tires are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tire tests.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been five tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Pirelli P Zero PZ4 | two | |
| Vredestein Ultrac Pro | three |
While it might look like the Vredestein Ultrac Pro is better than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Dry Braking
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was better during five dry braking tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 stopped the vehicle in 3.41% less distance than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Dry Braking: Pirelli P Zero PZ4
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was 0.02% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Pirelli P Zero PZ4
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was 1.62% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli P Zero PZ4
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro scored 1.75% more points than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during three wet braking tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 0.05% less distance than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
Best In Wet Braking: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was 2.7% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Pirelli P Zero PZ4
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was 2.51% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli P Zero PZ4
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 scored 1.72% more points than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Pirelli P Zero PZ4
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was 3.19% faster around a wet circle than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Wet Circle: Pirelli P Zero PZ4
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro floated at a 2.34% higher speed than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
Best In Straight Aqua: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 slipped out at a 1.06% higher speed than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Pirelli P Zero PZ4
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro scored 10.04% more points than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 and Vredestein Ultrac Pro performed equally well in subj. noise tests.
Best In Subj. Noise: Both tires performed equally well
See how the Subj. Noise winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during three noise tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro measured 1.1% quieter than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
Best In Noise: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
Wear
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during one wear tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro is predicted to cover 7.35% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
Best In Wear: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
Value
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during two value tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro proved to have a 22.19% better value based on price/1000km than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
Best In Value: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro had a 4.08% lower rolling resistance than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac Pro wore 26.67% less per 1000km driven than the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.
Best In Abrasion: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Driver Reviews
Drivers generally describe the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 as a sporty, high-grip summer tire with excellent dry performance, sharp steering response, and strong braking/feedback when warm. Wet grip is often rated good in light rain or when up to temperature, but many report reduced confidence in cold conditions and a notable weakness in standing water/aquaplaning, especially as tread depth drops. A frequent theme is fast wear and a performance drop-off (more noise and less wet security) as the tire wears, making running costs feel high for some owners.
Based on 84 reviews with an average rating of 73%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro Driver Reviews
Drivers largely praise the Vredestein Ultrac Pro for strong dry and wet grip, confident handling, and notably good ride comfort, with several noting premium feel and value. High-scoring reviews highlight short braking distances, stability, and decent wear for aggressive or heavy vehicles. A minority report concerns include poor performance in very cold (sub-5°C) conditions and one case of premature wear/delamination. Overall, the Ultrac Pro delivers balanced performance with comfort-focused tuning and attractive design.
Based on 6 reviews with an average rating of 81%
Replace very very good Yokohama V105 one year old.
To try them out.
First-class comfort (top) + rolling silence
A little above the Yoko on the dry,
In the rain, they are incredible ! Well above all that I have tried :
Dunlop RT, PS3, Yoko V105, Hankook V12 K110.
No idea about wear again ... The +:
- Braking (this is a big highlight)
- Motricity
- Handling
They are equipped with protections of the rims although the option is not specified (in France).
The sides are stiffer than the PS3 for... Continue reading this review using the link below
Conclusion
In conclusion the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle and curved aquaplaning, while the Vredestein Ultrac Pro performed better in subj. dry handling, wet braking, straight aqua, subj. comfort, noise, wear, value, rolling resistance and abrasion.
Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in dry handling, wet handling and subj. noise, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.
Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Vredestein Ultrac Pro seems to be the best tire overall.
However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.
Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.
Overall Winner: Vredestein Ultrac Pro
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.