Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 63 · 4 reviews analysed Road tests 61 · 6 tests
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The Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R is widely praised as an exceptionally high-performing semi-slick track tire that outperforms competitors like the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 in dry grip and track times. However, users note that it behaves more like a dedicated racing slick, suffering from extremely rapid wear, poor wet weather performance, and limited practicality for street use.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
63/100From 4 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
61/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 5/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 265/30 R19 | Amazon |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews found online.
The Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R is widely praised as an exceptionally high-performing semi-slick track tire that outperforms competitors like the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 in dry grip and track times. However, users note that it behaves more like a dedicated racing slick, suffering from extremely rapid wear, poor wet weather performance, and limited practicality for street use.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and track performance
- Outperforms competitors like the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 in lap times
- Maintains structural integrity and performance under hard driving on track
Cons
- Extremely short tread life and fast wear, especially on the street
- Poor wet performance and lack of feedback in wet conditions
- Requires proper heat management (needs to be hot) for optimum performance
Worth knowing
- Users highlight that the tire requires heat generation to reach its optimum performance window, making street usage inefficient due to accelerated wear.
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6 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022 Track Day tire Test · 235/35 R19
2nd of 4
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 4 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 4 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 4 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 4 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick tire Test · 235/35 R19
6th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 9th of 10 | |
| Noise | 8th of 10 | |
| Price | 9th of 10 |
Source: Sport Auto
2019 17 inch Track Day tire Test · 225/45 R17
5th of 5
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 5 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 5 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 5 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 2nd of 5 |
2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day tire Test · 245/35 R19
4th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 9 | |
| Noise | 9th of 9 | |
| Price | 6th of 9 |
Source: Sport Auto
2017 Track Day tire Test · 235/35 R19
3rd of 5
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 5 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 5 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 5 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 5 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 5 |
2017 Sport Auto UHP and Track Day Test · 225/40 R18
2nd of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 10 |
Source: Sport Auto
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