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Pirelli P Zero vs Pirelli Scorpion Zero — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 3 + 0 road tests and 3,486 + 484 owner reviews. How we score

P Zero leads, 62–58 Narrow edge

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Pirelli P Zero
Tire APirelli

P Zero

Summer

± 7

Tests 74 · 3 tests Owners 47 · 3,486 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (dry handling)

“New rubber for the road wheels Pirelli P-Zero RS TLR 30mm, measuring 33mm on 25mm inner rim width. Rides like a dream, but the center thread is narrow, so I'd not feel confident if I raced anything with tighter cornering.”

Pirelli Scorpion Zero
Tire BPirelli

Scorpion Zero

All-Season

± 8

Tests – · none yet Owners 51 · 484 reviews

“I bought a set of 20” M-wheels when I my X5 was at around 2k miles. I had fitted Pirelli scorpion zero runflats on it. At 65k miles, they had to be replaced due to compound cracking, thread was still at 5 to 6/32. I think they served me well.”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 72

    Dry

    P Zero +11
    61
    Why this score
    SourceP ZeroScorpion Zero
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests80≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online6157

    P Zero: 60% × 79.6 + 40% × 61.4 = 72

    Scorpion Zero: 60% × 63.4 (est.) + 40% × 57 = 61

    No road tests of dry for Scorpion Zero. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 71

    Wet

    P Zero +10
    61
    Why this score
    SourceP ZeroScorpion Zero
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests81≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online5557

    P Zero: 60% × 81.1 + 40% × 54.9 = 71

    Scorpion Zero: 60% × 63.4 (est.) + 40% × 57.4 = 61

    No road tests of wet for Scorpion Zero. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 50

    Snow

    Scorpion Zero +6
    56
    Why this score
    SourceP ZeroScorpion Zero
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 60 (est.)≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online3646

    P Zero: 60% × 59.7 (est.) + 40% × 36.4 = 50

    Scorpion Zero: 60% × 62.9 (est.) + 40% × 46.4 = 56

    No road tests of snow for P Zero. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

    No road tests of snow for Scorpion Zero. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 56

    Comfort

    P Zero +1
    55
    Why this score
    SourceP ZeroScorpion Zero
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests70≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online4649

    P Zero: 40% × 69.8 + 60% × 46.2 = 56

    Scorpion Zero: 40% × 64.7 (est.) + 60% × 49 = 55

    No road tests of comfort for Scorpion Zero. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 58

    Noise

    Scorpion Zero +6
    64
    Why this score
    SourceP ZeroScorpion Zero
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests61≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online5360

    P Zero: 60% × 60.7 + 40% × 53.1 = 58

    Scorpion Zero: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 60.1 = 64

    No road tests of noise for Scorpion Zero. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 50

    Treadwear

    Level
    50
    Why this score
    SourceP ZeroScorpion Zero
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests65≈ 57 (est.)
    Reviews found online2840

    P Zero: 60% × 65.3 + 40% × 28.1 = 50

    Scorpion Zero: 60% × 56.9 (est.) + 40% × 39.8 = 50

    No road tests of treadwear for Scorpion Zero. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 56

    Handling (owners)

    P Zero +4
    52
    Why this score
    SourceP ZeroScorpion Zero
    Reviews found online5652
  8. 59

    Efficiency

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceP ZeroScorpion Zero
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests59–
Scores at a glance
Pirelli P Zero vs Pirelli Scorpion Zero: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryPirelli P ZeroPirelli Scorpion Zero
Relative Score 62 58
Dry 72 61
Wet 71 61
Snow 50 56
Comfort 56 55
Noise 58 64
Treadwear 50 50
Handling (owners) 56 52
Efficiency 59 –

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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P Zero

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Scorpion Zero

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A P Zero

Pros

  • Outstanding dry grip and handling performance
  • Precise steering feedback and high-speed stability
  • Good wet-weather braking and cornering when warm

Cons

  • Rapid and uneven tread wear, often requiring replacement much sooner than expected
  • Poor grip and unpredictable traction in cold temperatures (below 7°C/45°F)
  • Prone to tramlining and tracking road imperfections
All owner themes in the P Zero review

Tire B Scorpion Zero

Pros

  • Low road noise and enhanced ride comfort
  • Strong dry and wet road handling and stability
  • Good light snow and off-road capability (mud/grass)

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear reported by some aggressive or high-horsepower drivers
  • Occasional complaints regarding poor wet weather traction or aquaplaning
  • High price point relative to some competitors
All owner themes in the Scorpion Zero review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Pirelli P Zero

Mixed

Community sentiment regarding Pirelli P Zero tires is polarized across its automotive and bicycle product lines. While users praise the tire lineup for sharp steering responsiveness, comfortable ride quality, and strong dry grip—especially on newer models like the AS Plus 3 and PZ5—many drivers report fast tread wear, wet grip issues on certain summer variants, and vulnerability to sidewall bubbles. Additionally, cyclists frequently note that the tubeless road variants offer impressive rolling speed but can be exceptionally difficult to mount.

z4-forum.com ·2018-01-21

“I switched my Z4C from Pirelli P Zero's to Asymmetric 3's, as I was fed up with the noise from the Pirelli's. I find the Asymmetric 3's much quieter, more comfortable and more predictable. The Pirelli's felt like they have more grip in ideal conditions, but got more easily caught out by damp, poor surfaces etc.”

f30.bimmerpost.com

“So I had ditched the horrible pirelli pzero run flats a few months ago for my 335 and got non run flat michelin pilot sports 4s on my 19 in wheels though they were hard to source and loved them. Xmas day driving at 40mph hit a pothole and immediately the low tyre pressure warning came on and the pressure was .2 bar! The air pump and goo thing did nothing for me ie despite switching it on the tyre pressure would go up to 1.2 and as soon and would deflate within a minute when pump was stopped back to .2 bar. I had family over and absolutely needed the car which was stranded away from home so an emergency tyre firm came and installed a accelera phi R tyre(the opnly tyre they could source in all of the city) callout fee in total £200! Incidentally I notice no change in the cars charecteristics if anything the accelera phi R seems softer and quieter? Should I get another michelin PS4 now and ditch the new accelera? I'm also quietly wondering if I made an error by ditching run flats thought he ride and handling are so much better they wouldn't have left me stranded perhaps?”

mbworld.org

“Quote: Originally Posted by ruined_c55 Since I've had mine, I've had Pirelli PZeros with stock wheels, Purely fronts/Accelera PHI R rears with my old wheels and now Lionhart LH Fives. Pirellis lasted 12ish K in the rear, Acceleras about 8K, and the Lionharts are too new to give lifespan feedback on. They did surprisingly well up in the canyons in the rain though. I'm not brave enough to run cheap Chinese tires on my dirtbike, let alone my daily driver pushing almost 400hp. I get between 15-20k out of much more expensive Michelins but the longer life and tons better grip more than make up for it.”

Top themes
#rapid tread wear#wet weather grip#difficult tubeless mounting#sharp steering response#ride comfort and quietness#sidewall bubble issues#AS Plus 3 performance

Based on 277 community posts

Tire B

Pirelli Scorpion Zero

Mixed

Community sentiment for the Pirelli Scorpion Zero family is mixed, with users frequently praising its smooth ride, dry and wet traction, and reduced road noise, particularly on newer Plus 3 and EV-focused variants. However, substantial criticism centers on rapid treadwear, with many owners reporting premature wear well under 25,000 to 30,000 miles, alongside complaints regarding warranty claims and inner foam insulation issues. While some drivers find good longevity and rim protection, others view the tire as short-lived and loud once worn.

Top themes
#rapid treadwear life#smooth quiet ride#PNCS foam insulation#EV tire performance#wet dry traction#warranty claim issues#OEM tire replacement

Based on 53 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Pirelli P Zero B · Pirelli Scorpion Zero
CategorySummerAll-Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Sizes available19449
Rim diameters17″ – 24″18″ – 23″
Tread depth10/32″9/32″
UTQG220 A A500 A A
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure50 psi51 psi
Sizes in common3939

Which one should you actually buy?

Pirelli P Zero

Pirelli Scorpion Zero

Narrow edge: Pirelli P Zero — better dry and wet. Pick the Pirelli Scorpion Zero if snow and noise matter most to you.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Pirelli P Zero scores 72 vs 61 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli P Zero scores 71 vs 61 on wet.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Pirelli Scorpion Zero scores 56 vs 50 on snow.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Pirelli Scorpion Zero scores 64 vs 58 on noise.

Tire A · Pirelli P Zero
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion Zero

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P Zero or Scorpion Zero?

Which is better in the wet, P Zero or Scorpion Zero?

Pirelli P Zero, 71 vs 61 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, P Zero or Scorpion Zero?

Pirelli P Zero, 72 vs 61 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, P Zero or Scorpion Zero?

Pirelli Scorpion Zero, 56 vs 50 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, P Zero or Scorpion Zero?

Pirelli Scorpion Zero, 64 vs 58 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, P Zero or Scorpion Zero?

Neither, by our numbers: 56 vs 55 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, P Zero or Scorpion Zero?

Neither, by our numbers: 50 vs 50 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology