Pirelli P Zero PZ5

The Pirelli P Zero PZ5 is a Max Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tire review data from 5 tire reviews averaging 98% over 3,756 miles driven, and 1 tests with an average result of 1st.

Dry Grip 100%
Wet Grip 100%
Road Feedback 100%
Handling 100%
Wear 90%
Comfort 93%
Buy again 100%

The P Zero PZ5 is ranked 1st of 84 Summer Max Performance tires.

This tire replaced the Pirelli P Zero PZ4.

Tests Included

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Best Result

1st

Worst Result

1st

Average Result

1st

Latest Tire Test Results

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1st of 7 tires
  • Best in the dry overall, blended wet braking, handling and deeper water aquaplaning tests extremely well, excellent comfort, good rolling resistance.
  • Steering a little light in the 18" size.
  • 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 limit, joint best in the wet, scoring well in both the shallow and deep water tests, and had excellent comfort, though the margins were small. Its rolling resistance was higher than the Goodyear, Michelin and Continental, but it would be an insignificant amount in the real world. Great job Pirelli, the new PZ5 is now leading the UUHP / max performance segment.
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Questions and Answers for the Pirelli P Zero PZ5

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June 23, 2025

Is it available on 225/45R17?

Unfortunately there is no current plans to bring the PZ5 to a 225/45 R17.
June 28, 2025

Is this tire available in 245 40 R19?

Yes, Pirelli are making a 245/40 R19 version of the PZ5.
July 2, 2025

Are there plans to release more sizes in the future? Specifically 205/40R18

Unfortunately we are not privy to future sizes for any brands, sorry. Pirelli customer services might have a better idea.
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Top 3 Pirelli P Zero PZ5 Reviews

Given 97% while driving a Audi B8.5 S4 Avant (modified) (255/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 2,756 spirited miles
I’ve always bought Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (PS4S), on a track-spec BMW 335i and then on my Audi S4 Avant. I tried Continental SportContact7 (SC7), I was blown away by the difference vs PS4S; but only I got 6k miles out of them - the rear treads on 275/30ZR19 cracked and were at 3mm of tread, my front toe settings/suspension setup also caused inner tire balding. So I used PS4S on the S4, I managed 18k miles out of them but always felt they lacked feedback, ultimate grip and progressiveness. The PZ5 came out and after watching the review, I decided to try them.

The S4 is stage 1 tuned at 450BHP//550NM with a tastefully modified adaptive suspension (springs, bushings, roll bars and drivetrain inserts) - to test these tires, this review is based on a trip to North Wales and now recently back from the Swiss/Italian Alps, German Autobahns (including a top speed run) and finally the Nurburgring. The car was given hell in a variety of road conditions, albeit mostly hot, dry and twisty - though I was very impressed even in the cold, wet and very wet - they were still very sticky and better than PS4S without question, leagues ahead even (realistically not a even the real competition).

Now... these are better than SC7, they’re more progressive and the front and rear axles in my Sport Diff’ed Quattro really felt in synch, it was far more difficult to get the back to step out vs PS4S. These Pirellis overall offer more steering feedback, feel more responsive and also more agile when making inputs at any speed. They're slightly stickier but definitely more comfortable vs SC7. And, after a lap of the Nordschleife they were fine - the SC7 let go earlier for sure (tested in the Scottish Highlands & even more local spirited driving - at least 3000 miles of driving them at ten tenths to prove them).

After 2756 miles, the fronts are at 5.9mm and rears at 6mm - giving them a projected range of at least 11000 miles with this manner of driving and assumed higher rolling resistance due to higher temperatures abroad. I’d estimate greater longevity in the UK being daily driven with occasional spirited driving. Highly recommend this tire, definitely my go-to, Pirelli have gotten their act together and taken down the SC7 (I didn’t think this was possible) whilst also doubling the range?

Just a final thing to note - the PZ5 got better after a few hundred miles, they lost the softness and gained a sharpness when it came to the steering, I also felt they required less heat to feel like you were on rails. I am also directly comparing these most recently to PS4S which were worn down to 2mm which, at that tread depth, felt so much sharper vs when they were new.
Helpful 153 - tire reviewed on June 23, 2025
Given 100% while driving a Kia Motors Pro ceed (225/40 R18) on mostly country roads for 300 spirited miles
This is probably the first review anywhere as these tires are brand new and just came out on the EU market. I bought the PZ5s completely blind so I wanted to provide some preliminary opinions for others.

In the dry these have loads of grip. Their overall feel is very sporty and firm. There is a nice degree of stiffness that makes turning on winding roads really fun. They feel safe and stable - there is no significant tendency to oversteer or understeer and predictability is good. I like the balance. At the limit, on the border of understeer, these bite-in nicely and tighten the trajectory. On bumps and uneven surfaces the PZ5s feel solid and impeccably comfortable.

I like their overall feel, responsiveness, comfort, sportiness and stability much more than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires I had previously. The launching traction provided by the Pirellis is also miles better than that of the Michelin set. This is very important in a 204HP FWD car.

I can't say anything about wear or wet performance yet, as we've had a very sunny and dry early spring this year and I haven't covered enough distance on these tires thus far.
Helpful 105 - tire reviewed on March 23, 2025
Given 97% while driving a Volkswagen Golf GTI MK7 (235/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 500 spirited miles
Just had them fitted, replacing SportContact 7. Really like the steering and the grip seems endless. Will update with wear soon but so far so good.
Helpful 53 - tire reviewed on April 21, 2025
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Given 83% while driving a Audi TT MK2 TFSI (245/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
I replaced my worn Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires with the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 after watching a video review. Given that the PZ5 is a newer-generation tire, I had slightly higher expectations.

Comfort has notably improved—especially over small surface imperfections—compared to the PS4. However, the overall feel is more subdued. While the PS4 had a distinctly sporty, almost go-kart-like character, the PZ5 leans more toward a touring-oriented experience. That sharp, immediate connection to the road is something I miss with these tires.

Steering response is noticeably softer in the initial degrees off-center, and the tire takes a moment to settle into corners. Cornering grip is excellent, but due to the muted feedback, I actually felt slightly more confident with the PS4—though this could vary depending on whether the car is front-, rear-, or all-wheel drive.

The compound feels very soft, which is apparent both in the ride quality and performance. In high temperatures (sunny weather above 30°C), grip deteriorates somewhat in very tight, low-speed corners, resulting in mild understeer as the soft compound starts to give way.

I can't compare it to other tires of the same generation, but compared to the PS4, the PZ5 is clearly better suited for daily commuting and long-distance driving. For spirited driving, however, I expected a bit more precision and engagement. That said, I wouldn’t say it's worse than the PS4—just different, particularly in my current AWD setup.
Helpful 4 - tire reviewed on July 6, 2025
Given 97% while driving a BMW 2022 M240i XDrive (255/35 R19) on mostly country roads for 350 spirited miles
Purchased these tires off the back of Jonathan's YouTube review. Replaced a set of Pilot Sport 4S star marked tires.

Despite the overwhelmingly good review, I was still a little skeptical about getting some Pirelli tires. I'm glad I pushed through my prejudice and got them.

My god do they stick you to the road. Same corners, same speed with the PS4S the car would step out on me, even with traction control fully on. With the PZ5, not a hint of oversteer unless you turn off traction control and try to put down more power.

I haven't had much chance to try performance in the wet due to the dry weather we've been having in the UK, but I have no doubt it is excellent given Jonathan's review.

Steering responsiveness is a noticeable improvement from the Michelin's and they just overall feel a lot more predictable and has given me complete confidence in the car.

Only downside I have experienced is that fuel economy is about 5% worse on a long run, but that's a non-issue considering the performance.
Helpful 14 - tire reviewed on June 29, 2025
There's a new all season tire, can it be best?!
Given 100% while driving a BMW 520D M Sport Touring (255/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 0 miles
I replaced my Continental Sportcontact 7 with Pirelli P Zero PZ5s. The Continentals were very good in the dry and wet, the Pirellis are better.
I've had Goodyear Asymmetric 6, Michelin Pilot Sport 4, Falken Azenis 520.
But the Pirellis are very, very good.
Helpful 33 - tire reviewed on June 4, 2025
SEAT Leon Cupra ST 290 (FWD) (235/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 200 spirited miles
Initial thoughts on PZ5 compared to SportContact 7 which I had previously fitted on 235/35R19 size.

The PZ5 sits a lot more square on a 8.5 inch wheel on this size. Previous SportContact 7 almost had a slight stretched look whilst the PZ5 looks like it fits a wider rim more comfortably.

PZ5 is significantly more comfortable on small bumps and unevenness of the road and quieter and than SC7. There is a slight "howling" noise at around 80-90kmh on the PZ5 that I didn't notice on SC7 but they also were significantly louder all around.

Steering feel I find on the PZ5 to be a lot poorer on the initial input. The SC7 felt super sharp almost go-karty whilst the PZ5 feels you need to load the tire a lot more to get the same reaction. This feeling is amplified at highway speeds 120-140kmh where the PZ5 feels way more unstable on sharp direction changes compared to the SC7. Once the PZ5 is loaded to its side after the poorer initial reaction during cornering the grip feels to be the same.

Conclusions: If you want a tire that offers the best feel whilst sacrificing comfort and noise choose the SportContact7. If you want a more comfortable and quieter tire and you are willing to sacrifice initial steering feel go for the PZ5.
Helpful 45 - tire reviewed on May 8, 2025
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Thanks for the review. One thing to consider is tread depth plays a big part in steering response, so if you are comparing very worn SportContact 7s to new PZ5s you might notice an improvement in the PZ5 as it wears. Also, it's worth checking pressures just in case.