Summer tire Updated November 2026

Pirelli P Zero review

± 8

Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Better than 41% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 47 · 3,486 reviews analysed Road tests 74 · 3 tests

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Pirelli P Zero has a Relative Score of 61 out of 100 among summer tires. In 33 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 4 times and in the top three 16 times. Testers rate it best for wet (81) and weakest for efficiency (59). 3,486 owner reviews rate it 47 out of 100. 42% would buy it again.

Projected tread life in 1 wear test: about 36,000 km (22,000 miles), newest 2019.

Community sentiment Mixed Read the buzz
#rapid tread wear#wet weather grip#difficult tubeless mounting#sharp steering response#ride comfort and quietness

Owners rate it 27 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

Pirelli P Zero

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.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

47/100

From 3,486 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 42%
Dry
Overall dry
61
Wet
Overall wet
55
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
36
Comfort
Overall comfort
46
Noise
Overall noise
53
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
28
Handling
Overall handling
56

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By road tests

74/100

Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.

Dry
80
Wet
81
Comfort
70
Noise
61
Treadwear
65
Efficiency
59
By discipline (% of best in test)
Dry Braking
83%
Dry Handling
100%
Wet Braking
77%
Wet Handling
90%
Straight Aquaplaning
35%
Inside Noise level
15%
Subjective Comfort
50%
Rolling Resistance
25%
Price
5%
Wear
35%

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 3,486 owner reviews found online.

The Pirelli P Zero receives polarized feedback, divided between drivers praising its exceptional dry grip, precise steering response, and OEM fitment, and those frustrated by rapid tread wear and compromised performance in cold or wet conditions. While many users note significant improvements in ride comfort when switching from older run-flats, others report high noise levels and a harsh ride.

Pros

  • Outstanding dry grip and handling performance
  • Precise steering feedback and high-speed stability
  • Good wet-weather braking and cornering when warm
  • Improves ride comfort and reduces noise significantly when replacing stiff factory run-flat tires

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
  • High price point relative to lifespan and competitors like Michelin

Worth knowing

  • Drivers of high-horsepower performance cars and hot hatches (such as BMW M3, Audi S7, Hyundai i30N, and Ford Mustang) frequently note rapid rear or front axle tire wear under spirited driving.
  • Users switching from rigid run-flat tires on luxury vehicles like BMW 6-Series and Z4 report a dramatic improvement in ride softness and cabin quietness.

33 published test appearances (3 in the score)

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18

25th of 49
Best: Dry Braking · 17th Weakest: Wet Braking · 28th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking28th of 49
Dry Braking17th of 49

Source: Auto Bild

2019 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

8th of 20
Best: Dry Handling · 1st Weakest: Noise · 18th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 20
Wet Handling3rd of 20
Dry Braking5th of 20
Dry Handling1st of 20
Rolling Resistance16th of 20
Straight Aquaplaning14th of 20
Comfort (tester's mark)14th of 20
Noise18th of 20
Value20th of 20
Price18th of 20
Wear15th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership17th of 20

Source: Auto Bild

2019 Summer 53 tire Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17

4th of 45
Best: Wet Braking · 3rd Weakest: Dry Braking · 5th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 45
Dry Braking5th of 45

Source: Auto Bild

2019 Motor Summer Tire Test 235/35 ZR19 · 235/35R19

6th of 8

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Motor

2018 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

6th of 10

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Express

2018 Ace 235/45 R18 Summer tire Test · 235/45 R18

7th of 11

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ACE

2016 EVO Summer Performance tire Test · 235/35 R19

7th of 9

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: evo

2016 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18

2nd of 9

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Express

2016 Test World Performance tire Test · 225/40 R18

6th of 13

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Test World

2016 Sport Auto UHP Summer tire Test · 235/40 R18

4th of 8

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Sport Auto

2016 GTU Performance Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

4th of 14

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: GTÜ

2016 ADAC tire Test - 225/45 R17 · 225/45 R17

3rd of 16

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ADAC

2015 EVO Magazine Performance tire Test · 225/40 R18

3rd of 10

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: evo

2015 Auto Express tire Test · 225/45 R17

5th of 11

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Express

2015 Auto Review Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

2nd of 9

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Autoreview

2015 Sport Auto 235/35 R19 UHP tire Test · 235/35 R19

1st of 7

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Sport Auto

2015 AZ 225/40 R18 Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18

2nd of 14

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

2014 EVO Max Performance Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

2nd of 10

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: evo

2014 ACE Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

3rd of 11

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ACE

2013 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

9th of 10

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Express

2013 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18

7th of 10

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Sport Auto

2012 EVO Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

1st of 10

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: evo

2012 Sport Auto Summer tire Test · 235/35 R19

1st of 9

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Sport Auto

2012 EVO Max Performance tire Test · 235/40 R18

5th of 10

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: evo

2011 Auto Express Ultra High Performance tire Test · 225/45 R17

3rd of 10

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Express

2011 AMS Ultra High Performance tire Test · 225/45 R17

8th of 11

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

2011 Tirerack Max Performance Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

4th of 4

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Tire Rack

2011 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer tire Test · 245/40 R18

2nd of 7

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Sport Auto

2011 Autoreview Max Performance Summer tire Test · 235/35 R19

2nd of 9

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Autoreview

2011 Autobild Max Performance Summer tire Test · 225/40 r18

2nd of 10

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild

2011 Auto Zeitung Max Performance tire Test · 225/45 r17

1st of 14

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Zeitung

2010 EVO FWD tire Test · 235/35 r19

3rd of 9

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: evo

2010 Auto Express Ultra High Performance tire Test · 225/45 r18

6th of 11

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Express

Pirelli P Zero specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Specifications
Tread depth10/32″
UTQG220 A A
SidewallBlackwall
Max pressure50 psi
EU label: wet gripA in 58% of sizes
EU label: energyC in 33% of sizes
EU label: external noise66–75 dB
SizeRetailer
205/45 R17 Amazon
225/45 R17 Amazon
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245/40 R17 Amazon
255/40 R17 Amazon
335/35 R17 Amazon
205/40 R18 Amazon
215/40 R18 Amazon
225/40 R18 Amazon
225/45 R18 Amazon
225/50 R18 Amazon
235/40 R18 Amazon
235/45 R18 Amazon
235/50 R18 Amazon
235/55 R18 Amazon
245/35 R18 Amazon

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What owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.

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.

Sentiment breakdown
Positive33%
Mixed19%
Negative29%
Neutral18%
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

From 277 threads and comments.

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