Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Pirelli P Zero PZ4

The Potenza Sport and P Zero (PZ4) are two premium tyre models manufactured by two leading tyre brands – Bridgestone and Pirelli respectively.

With Bridgestone and Pirelli spending a number of decades perfecting tyre design and technologies, these two high-performance tyres are great showcases of modern-day advancements within the tyre industry.

But how do these two models compare? Let’s explore that today and see how they match up.

Potenza Sport Overview

The Bridgestone Potenza Sport is an ultra-high performance (UHP) tyre model manufactured by Japanese tyre brand Bridgestone.

Launched by Bridgestone in 2021, the Potenza Sport features an asymmetrical tread pattern paired with reinforced technology to deliver enhanced performance and steering traction.

To maintain grip of the tyre in wet conditions, the Bridgestone model’s specific tread design is built to reduce the risk of aquaplaning, whilst still sustaining optimum braking in dry conditions.

The Bridgestone Potenza Sport replaced the Potenza S001.

P Zero PZ4 Overview

The Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) is an ultra-high performance tyre released by Pirelli in 2016.

Optimised for performance vehicles and SUVs, the P Zero is a model that combines Pirelli’s expertise of competitive motorsport with their knowledge designing tyres for top car manufacturers.

The P Zero (PZ4) features Pirelli Noise Cancelling System (PNCS) technology to reduce the tyre noise levels of the model.

Pirelli tyre models, such as the P Zero, has ‘ELECT’ markings on the tyre sidewalls which identifies a tyre to have enhanced performance levels for high-performance electric vehicles.

The P Zero (PZ4) replaced the previous P Zero tyre model.

Tyre Label Ratings

Tyre label ratings are an EU regulated ranking system that tests and outlines key performance factors of a tyre model. These label ratings will differ between tyre sizes of the model.

These are broken down into three different performance factors:

• Fuel Efficiency – Ranked A to G
• Wet Grip – Ranked A to G
• Tyre Noise – Ranked with numbers and A to C or Decibels (dB)

Potenza Sport Label Ratings

The Bridgestone Potenza Sport has an average fuel efficiency rating of C, with the range being from E to B depending on the tyre size.

The range of the Potenza Sport’s wet grip rating is C to A, with the predominant rating being of an A.

Tyre noise ratings for the Bridgestone model range between 68A and 73B, with an average tyre noise rating of 72B.

P Zero PZ4 Label Ratings

Fuel efficiency ratings for the P Zero (PZ4) is between D and A amongst our available tyre sizes, with an average label rating of C.

The wet grip rating outlines a rating of A or B, with a solid mix between both the ratings amongst the tyre sizes.

Tyre noise levels is varied much like the Potenza Sport’s ratings, with levels ranging from 68A to 75B.

Potenza Sport Awards

The Potenza Sport has been commended with awards since its year of release, including the 2022 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test. The Summer Tyre Test award was given to the model due to the wet and dry grip proficiencies and how the tyre has a fantastic braking advantage.

The Japanese tyre brand have also received two awards at the inaugural 2022 Asia’s Ultimate Tyre Awards (AUTA) – the Ultra-High Performance and Overall Tyre of the Year awards.

P Zero PZ4 Awards

The P Zero (PZ4) has also claimed accolades over the years for its high performance, including being awarded an Editor’s Choice of the Year award from AUTA, the same year that the Potenza Sport saw successes.

The Pirelli tyre model has also been awarded with WhatTyre’s Performance Tyre of the Year award in 2022, due to its “decent lateral control and a very neutrally balanced sporty but safe & fast handling in the wet.”

Customer Reviews

Our customer review process is powered by DriverReviews, which gives customers 4 categories to review on their recently purchased tyre:

• Overall rating
• Would the customer buy the tyres again
• Does the car feel better to drive
• Were the tyre value for money

Potenza Sport Reviews

As of the time of writing (01/11/2023), the Bridgestone Potenza Sport has been reviewed by over 160 Blackcircles.com customers:

• Overall rating – 4.5/5
• Would the customer buy the tyres again – 4.7/5
• Does the car feel better to drive – 4.2/5
• Were the tyres value for money – 4.2/5

P Zero PZ4 Reviews

The Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) has been reviewed by over 880 of our customers at Blackcircles.com:

• Overall rating – 4.5/5
• Would the customer buy the tyres again – 4.7/5
• Does the car feel better to drive – 4.2/5
• Were the tyres value for money – 4/5

Potenza Sport Common Tyre Sizes

Amongst the many tyre sizes our customers at Blackcircles.com order the Potenza Sport in, the most popular size for the Bridgestone model is 225/40 R18 tyres.

The most popular size of tyre for the model are as follows:

• 225/40 R18
• 225/45 R17
• 205/45 R17

P Zero PZ4 Common Tyre Sizes

The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 has been ordered in many sizes by our customers, with the most commonly purchased size being 245/45 R20 tyres.

The most common P Zero tyre sizes purchased are:

• 245/45 R20
• 225/40 R19
• 205/40 R18

Potenza Sport Common Car Models

• BMW 1 Series
• Volkswagen Golf R
• BMW 3 Series

P Zero PZ4 Common Car Models

• BMW 3 Series
• BMW X3
• BMW X5

Price Ranges

Prices for tyre models will differ between different tyre sizes.

The Bridgestone Potenza Sport has fully fitted tyre prices ranging from £105.12 to £484.20.*

The Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) tyres range between £129.83 to £784.14 for fully fitted tyre purchase.* 

*Please note, outlined prices of tyre models are the set prices of today’s date (01/11/2023), with prices possibly fluctuating in the future.