Pirelli P Zero AS+ 3 - Test Results
Test Statistics
2
Tests Completed2nd
Average Position1st
Best Result2nd
Worst ResultPerformance Analysis
Across two UHP all-season comparative tests, the Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 shows a consistently high overall performance level (avg overall position 1.5), driven primarily by class-leading dynamic performance and strong subjective refinement. It repeatedly ranks 1st for dry handling (objective and subjective) and scores at/near the top for comfort and noise, helping it secure a test win in Tire Rack's 2024 test and a "Highly recommended" award with 2nd overall in the 2023 Tyre Reviews test.
The main performance limitation is winter capability: snow metrics are notably off the pace in the only test that measured them, and ice braking is mid-pack. A secondary weakness is cost/value, where it places near the bottom despite strong wear performance, indicating the tyre's performance focus comes with a clear price premium.
Performance Strengths
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Dry Handling & Steering Response
Strong
Details
• 1st place dry handling in 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season test (29.93 s, 1/9)
• 1st place dry handling in 2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season test (42.14 s, 1/7) plus 1st in subjective dry handling (100 pts, 1/7)
• Consistent near-top dry braking: 3/9 in 2024 (+1.8% from best) and 3/7 in 2023 (+2% from best)
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Wet Handling & Driver Confidence
Strong
Details
• 2nd place wet handling in 2024 Tire Rack test (32.08 s, 2/9, +1.2% from best) and 1st in subjective wet handling (8 pts, 1/9)
• 1st place wet braking in 2023 Tyre Reviews test (46.7 m, 1/7) and 2nd in wet handling (47.83 s, 2/7, +0.9% from best)
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Ride Comfort & Noise Refinement
Strong
Details
• 1st place subjective comfort in 2024 Tire Rack test (7.75 pts, 1/9) and 1st for subjective noise (8.25 pts, 1/9)
• 2nd place subjective comfort and noise in 2023 Tyre Reviews test (both 98 pts, 2/7, +2% from best)
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Treadwear / Longevity
Moderate
Details
• 1st place wear in 2023 Tyre Reviews test (50,000 km, 1/7)
Performance Weaknesses
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Snow & Ice (Winter Traction)
Strong
Details
• 7th place snow braking in 2024 Tire Rack test (29.58 m, 7/9, +17.2% from best)
• 7th place snow handling in 2024 Tire Rack test (59.36 s, 7/9, +9.6% from best)
• 6th place ice braking in 2024 Tire Rack test (13.84 m, 6/9, +5.1% from best)
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Value / Purchase Price
Moderate
Details
• 5th place value in 2023 Tyre Reviews test (5.55 price/1000, 5/7, +47.2% from best)
• 6th place price in 2023 Tyre Reviews test (277.6, 6/7, +83.9% from best)
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Wet Braking Consistency
Minor
Details
• 4th place wet braking in 2024 Tire Rack test (41.45 m, 4/9, +5.4% from best) despite strong wet handling results
• Best-in-test wet braking in 2023 Tyre Reviews (46.7 m, 1/7) indicates variability by test/conditions versus consistently top-tier rivals
Test History
2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test Highly Rec.
2023
Winner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Wear, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Price
2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Handling