Pirelli P Zero PZ5 - Test Results

Test Statistics

2

Tests Completed

1st

Average Position

1st

Best Result

1st

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across two 2025 summer tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 delivered class-leading all-round performance with two overall wins (1/9 and 1/7). Its standout pattern is dominant wet and dry handling backed by top-tier wet braking, while comfort and noise are strong for a performance tire. Aquaplaning resistance is generally good but not uniformly best-in-class, and rolling resistance lags the efficiency leaders.

Performance Strengths
  • Wet Weather Performance Strong
    • 1st place wet handling in 2025 Auto Express (90 s)
    • 1st place wet circle in 2025 Auto Express (28 s)
    • 1st place wet braking in Best Performance Tires 2025 (22.48 m)
    • 2nd place wet braking in 2025 Auto Express (+2.7% from best)
    • 2nd place wet handling in Best Performance Tires 2025 (+2.6% from best)
  • Dry Handling & Braking Strong
    • 1st place dry handling in 2025 Auto Express (82 s)
    • 1st place dry handling in Best Performance Tires 2025 (81.83 s)
    • 2nd place dry braking in Best Performance Tires 2025 (+0.4% from best)
    • 4th place dry braking in 2025 Auto Express (+3.5% from best)
  • Subjective Dynamics & Comfort Moderate
    • 1st place subjective comfort in Best Performance Tires 2025 (10 points)
    • 2nd place subjective dry handling in Best Performance Tires 2025 (+2.5% from best)
    • 2nd place subjective wet handling in Best Performance Tires 2025 (+5% from best)
    • 3rd place subjective noise in 2025 Auto Express (+7% from best)
    • 3rd place noise in Best Performance Tires 2025 (+1.4% from best)
  • Overall Competitiveness & Awards Strong
    • Overall 1/9 in 2025 Auto Express
    • Overall 1/7 and Test winner in Best Performance Tires 2025
Performance Weaknesses
  • Rolling Efficiency Moderate
    • 7th place rolling resistance in 2025 Auto Express (+14.1% from best)
    • 5th place rolling resistance in Best Performance Tires 2025 (+8.5% from best)
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate
    • 5th place curved aquaplaning in 2025 Auto Express (+8.2% from best)
    • 6th place straight aquaplaning in 2025 Auto Express (+4% from best)
    • 2nd place curved aquaplaning in Best Performance Tires 2025 (+0.3% from best)
    • 3rd place straight aquaplaning in Best Performance Tires 2025 (+2% from best)

Test History

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2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

2025

The new Pirelli P Zero PZ5 impressed with three test wins—more than any other tire—including first place in both wet and dry handling. In the wet, it was agile, stable, and well-balanced, takin...
Strong:
Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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1
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Best Performance Tires For 2025 Winner

2025

The newest tire in the test has turned out to be the best tire in this test! The new Pirelli P Zero PZ5 was the best overall in the dry, even if the steering was a touch lighter at the very limi...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Curved Aquaplaning, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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