Pirelli PZero PZ5 vs PZ4

[ze_shark]

Is anyone running the new PZero PZ5 Elect in 21" ?

I am interested in it to replace my PZ4 which only have 4mm of thread left after 12kkm. I like the PZ4 grip and feel, but the main weakness is NVH resonance on rough pavement which can become really bothersome. I would like to retain the grip and turn-in/apex feel of the PZ4, and wondering whether the PNCS foam is doing a good job of squelching resonance down ?

https://www.pirelli.com/tyres/en-ww...598:2024:0?size=265_35R21|305_30R21&year=2026

I found this review which is quite positive, but in dimensions/load factors which are irrelevant to a Taycan, let alone in 21" size.
https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre/Pirelli/P-Zero-PZ5.htm

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[chun]

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a64796129/pirelli-p-zero-pz5-tire-details/

 

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[Gino]

Is anyone running the new PZero PZ5 Elect in 21" ?

I am interested in it to replace my PZ4 which only have 4mm of thread left after 12kkm. I like the PZ4 grip and feel, but the main weakness is NVH resonance on rough pavement which can become really bothersome. I would like to retain the grip and turn-in/apex feel of the PZ4, and wondering whether the PNCS foam is doing a good job of squelching resonance down ?

https://www.pirelli.com/tyres/en-ww...598:2024:0?size=265_35R21|305_30R21&year=2026

I found this review which is quite positive, but in dimensions/load factors which are irrelevant to a Taycan, let alone in 21" size.
https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre/Pirelli/P-Zero-PZ5.htm

I just checked the Pirelli website and it says there isn’t a PZ5 available at 21” for my 2021 Taycan. When will Pirelli release the 21” PZ5 for the Taycan?

 

[chun]

I just checked the Pirelli website and it says there isn’t a PZ5 available at 21” for my 2021 Taycan. When will Pirelli release the 21” PZ5 for the Taycan?

In europe they are avaliable, so safe to assume they would be in USA also, soon if they aren't already.

 

[Detect]

not a fan of the PZero PZ4 nor pirelli in general. i would prefer any of these 300tw summer tires over it: pilot sport 4s, potenza sport, eagle F1 asym

 

[Gino]

not a fan of the PZero PZ4 nor pirelli in general. i would prefer any of these 300tw summer tires over it: pilot sport 4s, potenza sport, eagle F1 asym

What specifically don’t you like about the PZ4s? My Taycan came with them and it looks like I’ll get about 17K miles out of a set.
My 2000 Boxster came with PZeros as well but I switched to Michelin and those were great too but hard to compare when you switch from tires beginning to harden and with little tread left. Any new tire would feel so much better.
I’ve never compared a new PZero to a new Michelin or for that matter any other tire to do a fair comparison.

 

[Gino]

In europe they are avaliable, so safe to assume they would be in USA also, soon if they aren't already.

What specifically don’t you like about the PZ4s? My Taycan came with them and it looks like I’ll get about 17K miles out of a set.
My 2000 Boxster came with PZeros as well but I switched to Michelin and those were great too but hard to compare when you switch from tires beginning to harden and with little tread left. Any new tire would feel so much better.
I’ve never compared a new PZero to a new Michelin or for that matter any other tire to do a fair comparison.

 

[Gino]

In europe they are avaliable, so safe to assume they would be in USA also, soon if they aren't already.

I hope they are available by year end in the US. If they are better than the PZ4s then I will likely move to the PZ5s since treadwear is not important for me. I only put 3K to 4K miles per year max on average so the tires usually need to be replaced within 6 years anyway just based on age. I’m on track to replace them after 4 years.

 

[Detect]

What specifically don’t you like about the PZ4s? My Taycan came with them and it looks like I’ll get about 17K miles out of a set.
My 2000 Boxster came with PZeros as well but I switched to Michelin and those were great too but hard to compare when you switch from tires beginning to harden and with little tread left. Any new tire would feel so much better.
I’ve never compared a new PZero to a new Michelin or for that matter any other tire to do a fair comparison.

PZ4 is harder and less grippy than ps4s or potenza sport. I've used all four tires on track. After the fifth track day on PZ4 (manufactured within the last year), chunks came off the outside shoulder of a front tire and cords were showing. Granted none of these tires are really made for the track.

 

[Gino]

PZ4 is harder and less grippy than ps4s or potenza sport. I've used all four tires on track. After the fifth track day on PZ4 (manufactured within the last year), chunks came off the outside shoulder of a front tire and cords were showing. Granted none of these tires are really made for the track.

Wow! I never drive hard or on a track so I would never come close to stressing any tire. Probably any tire works for me.
Since I only have around 225 miles maximum range I’m more interested in a tire with the best rolling resistance to squeeze as many miles out of a single charge.

 

[chun]

PZ4 is harder and less grippy than ps4s or potenza sport. I've used all four tires on track. After the fifth track day on PZ4 (manufactured within the last year), chunks came off the outside shoulder of a front tire and cords were showing. Granted none of these tires are really made for the track.

PZ5 in tests is more grippy than ps4s

 

[Gino]

PZ5 in tests is more grippy than ps4s

Is the rolling resistance better on the PZ4 than the PZ5 or are they basically the same?

 

[chun]

Is the rolling resistance better on the PZ4 than the PZ5 or are they basically the same?

PZ5 outperforms PZ4 in every metric; it’s better in rolling, better grip, better in wet, etc

 

[Gino]

PZ5 outperforms PZ4 in every metric; it’s better in rolling, better grip, better in wet, etc

Thanks!

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