Description
The Pirelli P Zero PZ4 is a premium, ultra-high-performance summer tire designed to provide a balance of performance, safety, and comfort, drawing from Pirelli’s Formula 1 motorsport knowledge and collaborations with premium car manufacturers. Key features include a high-silica compound for wet performance and traction, blocky shoulders for steering responsiveness, an optimized pitch sequence for low noise, and wide circumferential grooves to combat hydroplaning. The PZ4 is available in sizes for both sport and luxury saloon versions, with specific compounds tailored for the vehicle’s needs and a special “Original Equipment” designation for a perfect fit.
- Motorsport-Derived Performance:The tire leverages Pirelli’s experience in Formula 1 and collaborations with car manufacturers to deliver a precise fit between the car and the tire.
- High-Performance Tread:The specialized tread pattern includes a densely populated design with lateral sipes, contributing to exceptional wet and dry traction.
- Steering Response:Blocky shoulder blocks increase tread stiffness and lateral stability for superior steering responsiveness.
- Wet Performance:A high-silica content in the compound provides enhanced safety and grip in wet conditions, while wide grooves help to channel water away.
- Traction and Comfort:High pitch sequences are utilized to improve traction and riding comfort.
- Reduced Noise and Rolling Resistance:An optimized pitch sequence and siping design contribute to low noise emissions and reduced rolling resistance.Original Equipment (OE) Specification
- The PZ4 is frequently chosen as an Original Equipment (OE) tire for many premium and prestige vehicles.
- OE marked tires are specifically tailored by Pirelli to meet the unique requirements of the vehicle manufacturer, adjusting the compound to optimize grip, comfort, handling, tread life, and fuel economy.