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Pirelli P Zero AS+ 3 Test Results

Tyre Reviews tests: 1 Tested 2023 to 2025 3 publications

Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Pirelli P Zero AS+ 3 has taken 2 test wins with an average finish of 1st.

  • 3Independent tests
  • 2Test wins
  • 3Podium finishes
  • 1stAverage finish
  • 94%Field beaten on average
  • 3Publications
Pirelli P Zero AS+ 3

3 tests, 2023 to 2025

0%50%100%20232025Average 94%2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test (): P1 of 9, Beat 100% of the field2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test (2023): P2 of 7, Beat 83% of the field2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test (2025): P1 of 5, Beat 100% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 94%
The latest test

2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test P1 of 5

The Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 is AutoView's overall winner with 104 points. It finishes in the top three across every category, picking up the win on consistency rather than a standout result in any one area. The strongest pick for drivers who want UHP-grade all-season performance without compromising any single attribute.

Strong: Wet Braking, Dry Lane Change, Subj. Noise, Noise

Record by discipline

Where the Pirelli P Zero AS+ 3 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 3 P3 of 7 64% -
Dry Handling 3 P1.7 of 7 83% 2
Subj. Dry Handling 2 P1 of 8 100% 2
Dry Lane Change 1 P1 of 5 100% 1
Wet
Wet Braking 3 P2.3 of 7 79% 1
Wet Handling 2 P2 of 8 85% -
Subj. Wet Handling 2 P1.5 of 8 92% 1
Snow
Snow Braking 1 P7 of 9 25% -
Snow Handling 1 P7 of 9 25% -
Ice
Ice Braking 1 P6 of 9 38% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 3 P2 of 7 78% 1
Subj. Noise 3 P1.3 of 7 94% 2
Noise 1 P1 of 5 100% 1
Value
Wear 1 P1 of 7 100% 1
Value 1 P5 of 7 33% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Pirelli P Zero AS+ 3. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%

Against its own line

The same record for the tyre it replaced and the tyre that replaced it.

Tyre Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Pirelli P Zero All Season+ Predecessor 1 0 4th 0%
Pirelli P Zero AS+ 3 This tyre 3 2 1st 94%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 3 tests. Updated June 8, 2026.

Across three independent UHP all-season comparisons, the Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 shows consistently elite overall performance (average overall position 1.3), winning two tests outright (1/5 in 2025 AutoView; 1/9 in 2024 Tire Rack) and earning a “Highly recommended” award in 2023 Tyre Reviews (2/7). The pattern behind the strong overall results is repeatable top-tier handling/driver feel in dry and wet conditions, plus class-leading refinement scores (noise/comfort) in the larger Tire Rack and AutoView datasets.

Its main limitation is winter capability: in the only test with deep winter metrics (2024 Tire Rack), it placed 7/9 in both snow braking (+17.2% from best) and snow handling (+9.6%), with only mid-pack ice braking (6/9, +5.1%). Separately, value is a recurring weakness when assessed (2023 Tyre Reviews: price 6/7, +83.9% vs best; value 5/7, +47.2% vs best), meaning its performance focus comes at a notable cost premium.

Performance Strengths

  • Dry Handling & Steering Precision Strong
    Details
    • 1st place dry handling in 2024 Tire Rack (29.93 s, 1/9) with 1st place subjective dry handling (8 pts, 1/9)
    • 1st place dry handling in 2023 Tyre Reviews (42.14 s, 1/7) with 1st place subjective dry handling (100 pts, 1/7)
    • 1st place dry lane change in 2025 AutoView (104 km/h, 1/5)
  • Wet Grip & Wet Handling Balance Strong
    Details
    • 1st place wet braking in 2023 Tyre Reviews (46.7 m, 1/7) and 2nd place wet handling (47.83 s, +0.9% from best)
    • 2nd place wet handling in 2024 Tire Rack (32.08 s, +1.2% from best, 2/9) with 1st place subjective wet handling (8 pts, 1/9)
    • 2nd place wet braking in 2025 AutoView (26.75 m, +7.6% from best, 2/5)
  • Comfort & Noise Refinement Strong
    Details
    • 1st place subjective comfort in 2024 Tire Rack (7.75 pts, 1/9) and 1st place subjective noise (8.25 pts, 1/9)
    • 1st place objective noise in 2025 AutoView (62.6 dB, 1/5) and 1st place subjective noise (7 pts, 1/5)
  • Wear / Longevity (when evaluated) Moderate
    Details
    • 1st place wear in 2023 Tyre Reviews (50,000 km, 1/7)
  • Road noise Strong in 2 of 3 tests
    Details
  • Dry handling Strong in 2 of 3 tests
    Details
  • Wet grip Strong in 2 of 3 tests
    Details
  • Dry grip Minor in 1 of 3 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Snow & Ice (Winter) Traction Strong
    Details
    • 7th place snow braking in 2024 Tire Rack (29.58 m, +17.2% from best, 7/9)
    • 7th place snow handling in 2024 Tire Rack (59.36 s, +9.6% from best, 7/9)
    • 6th place ice braking in 2024 Tire Rack (13.84 m, +5.1% from best, 6/9)
  • Value / Purchase Price Moderate
    Details
    • 6th place price in 2023 Tyre Reviews (277.6, +83.9% from best, 6/7)
    • 5th place value in 2023 Tyre Reviews (5.55 price/1000, +47.2% from best, 5/7)
  • Braking Consistency vs Top Brakers (Dry & Wet) Minor
    Details
    • Dry braking was 3rd in all three tests: 2025 AutoView (37.85 m, +6.2%, 3/5), 2024 Tire Rack (34.75 m, +1.8%, 3/9), 2023 Tyre Reviews (35.2 m, +2%, 3/7)
    • Wet braking ranged from best-in-test to mid-pack: 1st in 2023 Tyre Reviews (46.7 m, 1/7) but 4th in 2024 Tire Rack (41.45 m, +5.4%, 4/9)

Every test, newest first 3

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2025 1 test
P1 of 5 Beat 100% of the field

2025 AutoView Ultra High Performance All-Season Tyre Test

AutoView 245/40R19

The Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 is AutoView's overall winner with 104 points. It finishes in the top three across every category, picking up the win on consistency rather than a standout result in any one area. The strongest pick for drivers who want UHP-grade all-season performance without compromising any single attribute.

StrongWet BrakingDry Lane ChangeSubj. NoiseNoise

2023 1 test
P2 of 7 Beat 83% of the field

2023 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tyre Test

Tyre Reviews 275/40 R20 Tested by Tyre Reviews Highly Rec.

StrongDry HandlingSubj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingWet HandlingSubj. Wet HandlingSubj. ComfortSubj. NoiseWear WinnerContinental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS

1 test
P1 of 9 Beat 100% of the field

2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tyre Test

Tire Rack 225/45 R18

The Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 provided a very positive road ride experience, absorbing most impacts, smoothing over bumps, and keeping the cabin exceptionally quiet with no strong tread noise. The steering was natural and responsive—quick but not over-eager. This intuitive nature carried over to the wet track, where the steering was effortlessly natural to use, even at the limit, and was well-matched to the tyre's grip level. The tyre felt balanced, with the front and rear axles working in union, making it the most pleasant to drive in the wet. On the dry track, these traits remained, and it added top objective lap times to its accomplishments. In winter conditions, the P Zero AS Plus 3 was not quite as confidence-inspiring. While the steering remained responsive, the tyre felt like it wanted to be driven with the rear axle, and its ceiling for functional traction was lower than other tyres in the test.

StrongDry HandlingSubj. Dry HandlingWet HandlingSubj. Wet HandlingSubj. ComfortSubj. Noise

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