Description
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 (MO1) is an ultra-high performance (UHP) summer tire specifically engineered as Original Equipment (OE) for Mercedes-Benz vehicles, indicated by the “(MO1)” marking. It is a fourth-generation P Zero product developed in collaboration with top car manufacturers to provide a “perfect fit” for the performance characteristics of specific high-end sports cars and luxury saloons.
Key Features and Characteristics
- Performance: The tire is designed for exceptional handling, braking, and stability at high speeds in both wet and dry conditions, drawing on Pirelli’s extensive motorsport knowledge. It features an asymmetric tread design and a high-grip, nano-composite silica compound for maximum grip.
- Ride Quality: The PZ4 is known for a relatively quiet and comfortable ride for a performance tire, often incorporating Pirelli Noise Cancelling System (PNCS) technology (a sound-absorbing foam layer inside the tire) in specific sizes.
- Safety: It offers strong resistance to aquaplaning via three wide longitudinal grooves and improved safety in wet conditions due to the high silica content in the tread.
- Customization: The PZ4 line includes different internal and external tread designs and compounds tailored for either luxury saloons (focusing on low noise and rolling resistance) or sports cars (focusing on sharp steering response and handling). The (MO1) code signifies it is the Mercedes-specific version.
- Technology: The tire can come with various advanced technologies, including Run-Flat capabilities, Seal Inside (puncture-sealing), and ELECT (for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles), depending on the specific size and OE fitment.
- UTQG Rating: It typically has a Uniform Tire Quality Grade (UTQG) rating of 280 AA A, indicating good tread life for a performance tire (280 treadwear), excellent wet traction (AA), and good temperature resistance (A).
Trade-offs
While highly praised for its dry grip, steering precision, and high-speed stability, some reviews indicate a relatively high wear rate and shorter tread life compared to some competitors, with mixed feedback on its performance in cold/wet conditions when the tread is low.
