The Pirelli P Zero Runflat is a performance summer tyre with owner praise for dry grip, steering response and dry handling. Comfort is often favourable for a runflat, but tread life varies and a minority report wet-grip limitations, punctures or sidewall damage.
Dry-road confidence is the strongest theme in owner reviews of the Pirelli P Zero Runflat. Across 42 reviews, dry grip receives 13 positive comments against two criticisms, steering response eight against one, and dry handling seven with no criticism. Comfort attracts 13 favourable comments and six complaints, often in comparison with other runflat options. Noise is less clear-cut, with eight positive comments against four negative ones.
Durability is more divisive: tread life draws 12 complaints and eight positive accounts, so a uniform mileage expectation would be misleading. Around a quarter report punctures or sidewall damage, while roughly a fifth criticise wet grip against only two positive comments. Longer-term follow-ups include maintained grip and good wear, but do not establish one ageing pattern across owners. With no independent test record here, the assessment rests on that varied ownership experience: its appeal is clearest for dry-road response, with less consistent satisfaction over wet grip and service life.
The quick answer
Owners say68%from 43 owner reviews48% would buy againRead the reviews
Tests saySorry, we don't currently have any test data for the Pirelli P Zero Runflat
Strengths & weaknessesDry gripResponsive steeringVariable tread lifePunctures and sidewall damage reported by a minoritySummarised from owner reviews
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.
How many miles does the Pirelli P Zero Runflat last?
Based on test and owner data, the Pirelli P Zero Runflat is expected to last around 20,273 miles (32,626 km).
What do owners say about the Pirelli P Zero Runflat?
Across 43 owner ratings the Pirelli P Zero Runflat averages 68%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.3 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.7. 15 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 54% of owners score it 70% or better.
How comfortable and quiet are the Pirelli P Zero Runflat?
Owners rate the Pirelli P Zero Runflat 6.5 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 42 reviews.
How well do the Pirelli P Zero Runflat wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Pirelli P Zero Runflat 5.7 out of 10 for wear across 42 reviews. 15 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 6,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Pirelli P Zero Runflat again?
48% of owners say they would buy the Pirelli P Zero Runflat again, based on the 40 owner reviews that answered the question. 10% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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What do owners say about the Pirelli P Zero Runflat's tread life?
Of the 42 owner reviews analysed for the Pirelli P Zero Runflat, 20 mention tread life: 8 praise it (long-lasting) and 12 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "Having had to replace my tyres for the THIRD time after 91,000km - that’s only 56,500 miles - or 19,000 miles per set -". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Pirelli P Zero Runflat's ride comfort?
Of the 42 owner reviews analysed for the Pirelli P Zero Runflat, 19 mention ride comfort: 13 praise it (comfortable ride) and 6 criticise it (harsh ride). One owner wrote: "They are very comfortable for a runflat". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Pirelli P Zero Runflat's dry grip?
Of the 42 owner reviews analysed for the Pirelli P Zero Runflat, 15 mention dry grip: 13 praise it (strong dry grip) and 2 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "The grip is great in wet and dry". Read those reviews
Questions and Answers for the Pirelli P Zero Runflat
Does this tyre have an built in rim protector?
June 8, 2022
Rim protection can vary on size, so it's best to check directly with Pirelli.
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How resistant are Pirelli P0 run flat tires against punctures ? Will they resist if they receive a bullet ?
November 20, 2021
It is unlikely any runflat tyre would stop a bullet, other than those specifically designed for armoured cars.
Having read all the reviews about this PZero RFT, I am confused if I should go for the PZero or Bridgestone S001 RFT!!
Please advise
218 D MSport
September 10, 2019
There's very little objective runflat testing done in the world sadly, though if it's the new PZ4 in runflat I would think about that. Also check out Bridgestone DriveGuard.
Is it advisaible to have 3 Pirelli P7 runflats and one P zero on nearside rear
March 21, 2017
No, it is never advisable to mix a runflat and non-runflat tyre across the same axle.
Recently there has been a new Pirelli P Zero launched with specific requirements for different car manufacturers. Show moreRecently there has been a new Pirelli P Zero launched with specific requirements for different car manufacturers.
Has the P Zero Runflat OE for BMW cars also been upgraded to the new Pirelli tyre with the latest technology?
So if I buy a new Pirelli runflat for my BMW I will be buying the latest tyre technology? Show less
March 13, 2017
We're unsure on how many of the runflat sizes have been updated, but tyre dealers are referring to the new P Zero as the PZ4, so if you specify this version of the tyre they should know you want the updated model and advise accordingly.
Dry grip and responsive steering are the clearest strengths of the Pirelli P Zero Runflat, with 13 and eight positive mentions respectively across 42 reviews. Comfort draws 13 favourable comments against six complaints, often judged relative to other runflat options. Tread life divides opinion, with 12 complaints and eight positive accounts, while around a quarter report punctures or sidewall damage and around a fifth criticise wet grip. Longer-term follow-ups include grip holding at 20,000 miles and good wear at higher mileages, but they do not establish a shared ageing pattern across owners. The 63.3% average reflects a mix of dry-road satisfaction and concerns about durability and wet-road confidence.
What owners mention most counted across 42 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 43 ratings
Owner score68%
Dry Grip83%
Road Feedback75%
Handling74%
Wet Grip69%
Comfort65%
Wear57%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 56%
“Tyre wall is weak I have had bad experience with P Zero tyres that fitted to Porsche Cayman718, BMW 630i GT, Mini Cooper S JCW, Mercedes C 350e. While my replace with a French tyre have worked wonderfully Distributor in...”
“By far the worst tyres I've ever had on a car. I've had my 335d from new and covered 12000 miles, luckily I have a maintenance pack that covers tyres. In my 11 years and 30-40k miles a year driving experience I have...”
“I have reviewed these previously, and at 55,000 these tyres are down to 2mm all round. Overall excellent tyres and have lasted ages on my car, albeit they were on the front of my BMW 520d but they will now be replaced...”
These run flat tires have very weak sidewall. We have 3 sidewall flats. First a curb run over. The second tire had a sidewall puncture right next to the tread. Today’s was caused by a pot hole. Volvo flat-fix does no good when the sidewall goes. Stranded at night on a busy highway and unable to to repair tire. I’m replacing run flats with high quality V rated tires today.
The worst tyre ever. I used previously run flat tyres at BMWs and know runflat pros and cons. Pirelli pzero grip generally is good.. but comfort whenever the road is not 100% flat is awful..... including vibrations since day 1 when running above 120km/h (75 miles) more noticeable when the tarmac is not 100% flat while previous turanza runflat had no vibrations.
Tried at several service centres to fine tune....but no way, rims are ok but tyres seems having problems. Not recomendable at all.... I Know now why this brand was compared by many users to an stone tyre.....
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Tyre wall is weak
I have had bad experience with P Zero tyres that fitted to Porsche Cayman718, BMW 630i GT, Mini Cooper S JCW, Mercedes C 350e.
While my replace with a French tyre have worked wonderfully
Distributor in Thailand was so bad
Have not returned my inquiries at all.
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So actually I have mine just on the fronts with non run flats in the rear and when I did that I had no clue the fronts were run flats. They felt so good on my 350z and turn in was amazing. The way so little input can change my direction it felt telepathic. So yeah they’re pretty good doubt you’ll even notice any tradeoff
So actually I have mine just on the fronts with non run flats in the rear and when I did that I had no clue the fronts were run flats. They felt so good on my 350z and turn in was amazing. The way so little input can change my direction it felt telepathic. So yeah they’re pretty good doubt you’ll even notice any tradeoff
I have tried various Run Flats and Normal tyres over the years, and i am very satisfied with these RF P Zero's. Feels great and has totally transformed the way the car feels. I feel the tyre technology has come on so much over the years. I'm very happy with the level of grip, and feel just as good as when I ran the normal P Zeros.
Having had to replace my tyres for the THIRD time after 91,000km - that’s only 56,500 miles - or 19,000 miles per set - I don’t see these tyres as value for money - particularly as I don’t drive hard.
I’d have expected to get up to 25,000 miles on a set of Run Flats.
This is second set of Pirelli tires that I have owned. Pirelli tires (in my opinion) are awful. Last pair would not balance or hold balance after the dealer replaced all 4 tires and performed multiple balance, now I have my second set that came with my 2022 BMW and the tires are bad after 30K miles of mild driving mix of highway and city. 4 tires and they have all different wear levels. How is that even possible. Will never by Pirelli's again. The brand is awful. I would pay more for Michelin. I road race motorcycles as well and my friends that run Pirelli's only run the once, they they flip to Michelin. I do not know how Pirelli is still in business as they have an inferior product (IMHO).
Have been driving my car for 3 years and this is the first tire change. The W213 E300 AMG line is factory fitted with 245/35/R20 in the front and 275/30/R20 at the back. These combination is probably not the best fit for a luxury sedan model as the large wheels on runflats give poor comfort. You literally can feel the grits, bumps and the ruts on the roads. It is not noisy though but just not comfortable ride. In terms of road grip in dry and wet is acceptable, except that the car tends to understeer a bit in tight corners. The car comes with adapative suspension and therefore I can feel the compensation as it happens. My biggest issue is its wear rate. Coupled by the thin side walls that tend to tear and buckle, Pirelli P Zero is just not hardy for use in this cars. More so considering that I am a reasonable drive and not one who does not drive his car to its limit. In fact, for a mere 11,000 miles, the tires have worn out its treads so quickly than any other comparable cars I have owned before. I have recently changed the tires with Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmertric 3 and the feeling is very contrasting. The ride is smoother, slightly quieter but a lot more comfortable, and the grip is acceptable. The wet grip is better than the Pirelli's I had. It is slightly more expensive though but is worth the money. Not sure on the long run but will comment further when have had enough experience with them.
I have reviewed these previously, and at 55,000 these tyres are down to 2mm all round. Overall excellent tyres and have lasted ages on my car, albeit they were on the front of my BMW 520d but they will now be replaced with michellin ps4 run flats.
These came as factory fitted MOE runflat tyres on the rear axle.
Car had 20" 245/35r20 PZ4 runflats in front and 275/30r20 runflats P Zero (all MOE) for RWD w213.
I Replaced these tyres and wheels at 10600km. I've driven 8600km of that mileage. The tyres wore like rubber bands on the 20" wheels. Unlike the 245/35 PZ4s, these do not have sound deadening foam and overall tyre noise is louder in the cabin from the rear axle.
Ride comfort is 7/10 on highways due to air suspension. On chip seal, speed humps, potholed roads ride comfort is 4/10 - very abrupt jarring transmitted to cabin due to tyre profile and rims.
Wet grip in cold (5'C) and damp country highways was 6/10 at 110km/h speeds - with some side slip noticeable.
Dry grip was 8/10 most of the time but with occasional rear traction slips at highway speeds in curves.
This combination of tyres and rims is quite poor for a luxury sedan and compliant rides.
I purchased my car with had covered 33,000 miles and the BMW dealer fitted these tyres all round, I have now covered 80,000 miles and these tyres are down to 4mm and wearing evenly, so they have covered 47,000 miles and are still only down to 4mm this is insane. I think they will do around 60,000 miles when they finally get to below 2mm and as they have a treadwear rating of 220 and are AA rated that is some going. The dry and wet handling has been excellent, and yes as they are on the front of a rear wheel driven car and the real driving is done at the rears I did not expect 50,000 miles out of them after 2 years and still 4mm. Overall excellent value for money and excellent tyres.
