Pirelli P Zero PZ5 vs Yokohama Advan Sport V107
The Yokohama tended to shine in straight-line metrics and highway refinement, taking class-leading dry braking in Auto Express and the win in both straight and curved aquaplaning in EVO. The Pirelli countered with a handling-led performance profile, winning both dry and wet handling in Auto Express and outpacing the Yokohama on the wet lap in EVO, while also posting the lowest rolling resistance in both tests.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been two tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Pirelli P Zero PZ5 | one | |
| Yokohama Advan Sport V107 | one |
The Pirelli P Zero PZ5 and Yokohama Advan Sport V107 have an equal number of test wins. However, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding dry and wet handling pace (Auto Express wins in both)
- Consistently lower rolling resistance for better efficiency (7.99 vs 8.97 kg/t AE; 9.1 vs 9.8 kg/t EVO)
- Strong subjective and objective wet-lap performance with early throttle traction
- Generally quiet and composed on rough asphalt in AE test conditions
- Class-leading dry braking in AE and marginally shorter dry and wet stops in EVO
- Superior straight and curved aquaplaning resistance (EVO wins in both)
- Refined road manners: better noise suppression and ride compliance in EVO
- Stable, precise turn-in and easy to place, inspiring confidence
Dry Braking
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 was better during two dry braking tests. On average the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 stopped the vehicle in 2.16% less distance than the Pirelli P Zero PZ5.
Best In Dry Braking: Yokohama Advan Sport V107
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 was 0.56% faster around a lap than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Pirelli P Zero PZ5
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 scored 4.84% more points than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Pirelli P Zero PZ5
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Subj. Road Score
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 was better during one subj. road score tests. On average the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 scored 9.52% more points than the Pirelli P Zero PZ5.
Best In Subj. Road Score: Yokohama Advan Sport V107
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 was better during one wet braking tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 stopped the vehicle in 2.07% less distance than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Wet Braking: Pirelli P Zero PZ5
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 was 1.69% faster around a wet lap than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Pirelli P Zero PZ5
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 and Yokohama Advan Sport V107 performed equally well in subj. wet handling tests.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Both tyres performed equally well
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 was 1.06% faster around a wet circle than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Wet Circle: Pirelli P Zero PZ5
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 floated at a 1.17% higher speed than the Pirelli P Zero PZ5.
Best In Straight Aqua: Yokohama Advan Sport V107
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 slipped out at a 4.74% higher speed than the Pirelli P Zero PZ5.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Yokohama Advan Sport V107
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 scored 5.38% more points than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Subj. Noise: Pirelli P Zero PZ5
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 had a 8.95% lower rolling resistance than the Yokohama Advan Sport V107.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Pirelli P Zero PZ5
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Real World Driver Reviews
Pirelli P Zero PZ5 Driver Reviews
Drivers reviewing the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 overwhelmingly praise its ultra-high-performance character, citing outstanding dry and wet grip, precise handling, and excellent high-speed stability. Many also note good comfort and promising wear even under spirited use. A minority report slightly softer initial steering/sidewall feel, and several mention reduced fuel economy due to higher rolling resistance. Overall, the PZ5 is viewed as a top-tier UHP tyre that often outperforms rivals like PS4S and SC7.
Based on 12 reviews with an average rating of 96%
Yokohama Advan Sport V107 Driver Reviews
Drivers report the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 delivers strong dry grip, sharp handling, and confident wet performance when warm, with several high-scoring reviews praising its sporty feel and feedback (including on EVs). However, many note high road noise on coarse surfaces and notably fast tread wear, making it less ideal for daily comfort or longevity-focused use.
Based on 18 reviews with an average rating of 73%
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... Continue reading this review using the link below
Conclusion
The Yokohama Advan Sport V107 feels tuned for everyday road confidence: superb straight-line braking (best dry stop in Auto Express, marginally shorter dry and wet stops than Pirelli in EVO), strong aquaplaning resistance in both straight and curved tests, and a calmer, quieter ride on the EVO road route. Its limitations appear when pushed on circuit-style wet handling and in rolling resistance, where it lagged the Pirelli in both tests. If you value all-weather reassurance in heavy rain and a smoother highway demeanor, the Yokohama has real appeal.
Bottom line: choose the Pirelli if you prioritize lap-time, balance and efficiency; choose the Yokohama if you prioritize braking reassurance, wet-weather stability in standing water, and day-to-day comfort.
Key Differences
- Handling vs braking emphasis: Pirelli leads timed dry/wet handling; Yokohama more often wins straight-line braking.
- Rain security profile: Yokohama resists aquaplaning better in straight and curved tests; Pirelli is quicker around a wet lap.
- Efficiency: Pirelli's rolling resistance is notably lower in both tests; Yokohama is the least fuel-efficient in AE.
- Refinement: Yokohama scores higher for road comfort/noise in EVO; Pirelli felt boomier and less tactilely refined there.
- Result spread by size: Pirelli won overall in 225/40 R18 (AE), while Yokohama placed higher in the tightly packed 235/35 R19 (EVO).
- Subjective feel: Pirelli offers greater throttle adjustability and agility; Yokohama feels light and tidy but needs more hustle at the limit.
Overall Winner: Pirelli P Zero PZ5
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
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