Pirelli P Zero PZ4 vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
- TR Score
- 9.0/10
- Owners say
- 74% · 96
- TR Score
- 9.0/10
- Owners say
- 83% · 7
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro finished ahead 3 times and the P Zero PZ4 twice. The P Zero PZ4 stopped 3.3% shorter in the dry; the Ultrac Pro lasted 8.6% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 for dry braking and wet cornering pace on a quickly driven car; choose the Vredestein Ultrac Pro for aquaplaning security, quietness and markedly lower running costs on everyday roads.
Where the P Zero PZ4 is stronger
- Shorter dry braking in all five tests, by 7.0 percent in the 2025 Sports Cars test
- Faster wet handling in all four tests that measured it, and three of four dry handling runs
- 3rd of 8 in Auto Bild Sports Cars 2025 against the Vredestein's 5th
Where the Ultrac Pro is stronger
- Better straight aquaplaning in all four comparisons and curved by 17.4 percent in 2025
- Longer lasting and cheaper to run, 32,930km against 28,120km and 29.8 percent lower cost per 1000km
- Quieter in all three noise tests and higher scored for comfort both times
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
P Zero PZ4 vs Ultrac Pro at a glance
| Category | P Zero PZ4 | Gap | Ultrac Pro |
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| Shared tests won5 shared tests | 2 | 3 | |
| Dry10 measurements | 8 | The P Zero PZ4 stopped 3.3% shorter in the dry (5 tests) | 2 |
| Wet19 measurements | 10 | The P Zero PZ4 lapped the wet handling course 2.7% faster (2 tests) | 9 |
| Comfort7 measurements | 0 | The Ultrac Pro was 0.8 dB quieter (3 tests) | 5 |
| Value7 measurements | 2 | The Ultrac Pro lasted 8.6% longer in the wear tests (2 tests) | 4 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.0/10 | Level | 9.0/10 |
| Owner rating96 and 7 reviews | 74% | The Ultrac Pro by 9 points | 83% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 55% | The Ultrac Pro by 16 points | 71% |
| Pricein the 3 tests that listed prices | +27.9% | The P Zero PZ4 was dearer in 3 of 3 | Cheaper |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 5 tests, 2024 to 2025
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | P Zero PZ4 | Field | Ultrac Pro |
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| 2025 Sports Cars Tire Test | P3 of 8 | P5 of 8 | |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test | P14 of 20 | P13 of 20 | |
| 2025 AZ Summer Tire Test | P5 of 10 | P6 of 10 | |
| 2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout | P20 of 52 | P18 of 52 | |
| 2024 EVO Summer Tire Test | P6 of 7 | P5 of 7 |
Performance profile
13 measurements from the 5 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
P Zero PZ4
Ultrac Pro
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. 4 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
P Zero PZ4
Ultrac Pro
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
P Zero PZ4
Not ahead in any category
Ultrac Pro
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the P Zero PZ4 74% from 96 reviews and the Ultrac Pro 83% from 7. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 113 | 3.3% | 117 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 85.37 | = | 85.39 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.2 | 1.6% | 70 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 1.8% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 134 | 0.5% | 134 | 2-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 69.28 | 2.7% | 71.2 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 48.2 | 2.5% | 47 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 1.8% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.05 | 3.3% | 13.48 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 46.1 | 2.4% | 47.2 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 80.5 | 9% | 79.7 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.63 | 0.8 dB | 71.83 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 18,834 | 8.6% | 20,328 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 9.31 | 3.5% | 8.93 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 0.15 | 25.2% | 0.11 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the P Zero PZ4 scores 9 and the Ultrac Pro 9 out of 10.
| P Zero PZ4 | Category | Ultrac Pro | ||
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| 93 | Dry | 86 | ||
| 91 | Wet | 82 | ||
| 49 | Comfort | 80 | ||
| 7 | Value | 27 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| P Zero PZ4 | Category | Ultrac Pro | ||
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| 8.7 | Dry Grip | 9.1 | ||
| 7.5 | Wet Grip | 8.9 | ||
| 8.2 | Road Feedback | 8.3 | ||
| 8.1 | Handling | 9 | ||
| 5.9 | Wear | 6 | ||
| 6.8 | Comfort | 8.1 | ||
Owners rate the P Zero PZ4 74% from 96 reviews and the Ultrac Pro 83% from 7. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Pirelli P Zero PZ4
- 74%from 96 reviews
- 55%would buy again
- 952,792 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners tend to rate the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 as a strong dry-road performance tire, with clear majorities praising dry grip and crisp steering response. Comfort and road noise are also more often seen as positives than negatives, making it a surprisingly civilised option for a UUHP fitment. The main sticking point is durability: around two in five owners mention tread life and most of them report fast wear, while a smaller but notable group (around one in eight) highlight aquaplaning concerns, especially as the tread gets lower or in standing water.
- Strong dry grip
- Sharp steering response and good feedback
- Confident, sporty dry handling
- Low road noise for the category
- Fast wear / short tread life
- Aquaplaning in standing water, especially at speed
- Poor cold-weather grip and needs heat to work properly
Summarised by AI from 85 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 96 P Zero PZ4 reviewsGood grip all arround, especially in the dry where they really shine. Used them as front tires on high power rwd car. They maintain good grip under heavy braking, and are very progressive at the limit. The only downside i found is that the got oval shaped and the car started vibrating at high speeds, wich cannot be resolved by balancing since they were not perfectly round.aybe the car being rarely used, it sits in the garage over winter, and only moved around a bit every few weeks, but maybe that was not enough, even though the rear ones, a different brand did not suffer the same problems.
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
- 83%from 7 reviews
- 71%would buy again
- 34,100 milesdriven by reviewers
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.
- dry grip
- wet grip
- handling/steering feel
- ride comfort
- reduced grip in very cold temperatures
Summarised by AI from 6 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 7 Ultrac Pro reviewsI've had them for two summers and about 10k kms on a Ford Focus ST250. When I was buying them I was looking for good tires at a fair price and these were the newest model available at the time.
Dry: In the dry they have good traction, predictable handlings and good comfort for a UHP tire. Breakaway is communicated well and they don't surprise you out of nowhere. Lift of oversteer is easily achieved and controlled. They do wheelspin a bit in first gear if you are a bit more enthusiastic with the throttle but that's expected on a more powerful fwd car.
Wet: They have good and predictable grip in the wet, good aquaplaning resistance and stop quite well.
Others: Rim guard is somewhere in the middle, not as big as Bridgestone but better than Hankook. Sidewall design is good, comfort and noise are good for a uhp tire. Wear has also been good for me, I expect to change them due to age and not wear but then again I don't do that many miles a year.
It's a tire I like and would recommend. Price to performance is good. Would consider buying. I got their Wintrac Pro Plus to try this winter so I've been satisfied with Vredesteins as a whole.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
| Category | P Zero PZ4 | Ultrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Season | Summer | Summer |
| On the market since | - | 2024 |
| Replaced | Pirelli P Zero | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ (2020) |
| Replaced by | Pirelli P Zero PZ5 | - |
| Awards | Recommended: Best Tires for High Performance Cars (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Highly Recommended: Best Tires for High Performance Cars (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: Performance Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2024) Winner: Performance Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2022) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The P Zero PZ4 was the dearer tire in 3 of the 3 tests that listed prices, by 27.9% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
A premium tire against a mid-range one across five shared tests, and the mid-range one finished ahead three times to two. That is already the interesting part; the measurements explain how.
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 does what a sporting premium tire should. It braked shorter in the dry in all five tests, by 7.0 percent in Auto Bild Sports Cars' 2025 test, 36m against 38.7m, and it took wet handling in all four tests that measured it, along with three of four dry handling runs.
The Vredestein Ultrac Pro wins everything that happens after the corner. It resisted straight aquaplaning better in all four comparisons and curved aquaplaning in two of three, was quieter in all three noise tests, more comfortable in both subjective comfort scores, and it lasted longer and cost less: 32,930km against 28,120km in Auto Bild's 2025 performance test, and 11.18 against 15.93 per 1000km, a 29.8 percent saving.
Conclusion
Buy the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 if you drive quickly and the road is usually dry. It stopped shorter in the dry in every single comparison, from 4.3 percent at EVO to 7.0 percent in Auto Bild Sports Cars' 2025 test, and it was quicker through wet handling in all four tests that timed it, by 3.2 percent in that same test. Auto Bild Sports Cars placed it 3rd of 8 against the Vredestein's 5th, its best result of the five.
Buy the Vredestein Ultrac Pro if the tire has to live with everyday roads. Aquaplaning is the clearest gap, four wins from four in the straight lane and a 17.4 percent margin in curved aquaplaning in 2025, 3.37 against 2.87 m/sec2. It was quieter in every noise test, scored higher for comfort both times, and on cost it is not close: 17.1 percent more mileage and 29.8 percent lower cost per 1000km in Auto Bild's 2025 performance test. It also rolled easier in that Sports Cars test by 17 percent, 8.8 against 10.6 kg/t.
Wet braking is the one that splits, three tests to two in the Vredestein's favor with margins between 3.4 and 5.4 percent, so neither tire owns it. Given that the Vredestein finished ahead in three of the five tests while costing less to buy and run, it is the better everyday choice, and the Pirelli is the one to pick when dry braking and wet cornering pace are what you are paying for.
P Zero PZ4 vs Ultrac Pro: your questions
Is the Pirelli P Zero PZ4 or the Vredestein Ultrac Pro the better tire?
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro finished ahead 3 times and the P Zero PZ4 twice. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the P Zero PZ4 scores 9 and the Ultrac Pro 9 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the P Zero PZ4 or the Ultrac Pro?
The P Zero PZ4 led 10 of the 19 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it lapped the wet handling course 2.7% faster across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The P Zero PZ4 led 8 of the 10 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.3% shorter in the dry across 5 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Ultrac Pro lasted 8.6% longer in the wear tests (2 tests). Owners rate wear 5.9/10 for the P Zero PZ4 and 6/10 for the Ultrac Pro.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Ultrac Pro was 0.8 dB quieter (3 tests). Owners rate comfort 6.8/10 for the P Zero PZ4 and 8.1/10 for the Ultrac Pro.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the P Zero PZ4 74% from 96 reviews and the Ultrac Pro 83% from 7. 55% of P Zero PZ4 owners would buy it again, against 71% for the Ultrac Pro.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the P Zero PZ4 was the dearer tire in 3 of them, by 27.9% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
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