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Pirelli P Zero

Pirelli Tyres Max Performance Summer Next

The Pirelli P Zero is a premium max-performance summer tyre focused on sharp steering, strong dry grip and an engaging, sporty feel. In independent tests it often proves highly competitive, with frequent top finishes for handling and braking, particularly in dry conditions and (in many sizes) strong wet dynamics too. Real-world owners, however, report a more mixed experience, especially in cooler or wetter climates, where confidence can drop and refinement can disappoint.

7.8
Tyre Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
84%
Wet Grip
68%
Road Feedback
74%
Handling
71%
Wear
57%
Comfort
63%
Buy again
50%
177 Reviews
67% Average
2,413,419 miles driven
36 Tests (avg: 4th)
Pirelli P Zero

Pirelli P Zero

Summer Premium
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7.8 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tyre Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tyre scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Category Scores
Dry
87.6
1.8x / 4 tests
Wet
85.4
2x / 5 tests
Comfort
69.3
0.32x / 2 tests
Value
52.6
0.42x / 4 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Handling
94.7
2 tests
Braking
87.4
6 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 35
Publications: 11
Period: 2010 - 2020
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 177
Avg Rating: 66.6%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.31
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tyre tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test Auto Bild 2020 245/45 R18 25/49 2 metrics
2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 8/20 11 metrics
2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 4/45 2 metrics
2018 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test Auto Express 2018 225/45 R17 5/10 0 metrics
2018 Ace 235/45 R18 Summer Tyre Test ACE 2018 235/45 R18 7/11 0 metrics
2016 EVO Summer Performance Tyre Test EVO 2016 235/35 R19 7/9 0 metrics
2016 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test Auto Express 2016 225/40 R18 2/9 0 metrics
2016 Test World Performance Tyre Test Test World 2016 225/40 R18 6/13 0 metrics
2016 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test Sport Auto 2016 235/40 R18 4/8 0 metrics
2016 GTU Performance Summer Tyre Test 2016 225/45 R17 4/14 0 metrics
2016 ADAC Tyre Test - 225/45 R17 ADAC 2016 225/45 R17 3/16 0 metrics
2015 EVO Magazine Performance Tyre Test EVO 2015 225/40 R18 3/10 0 metrics
2015 Auto Express Tyre Test Auto Express 2015 225/45 R17 5/11 0 metrics
2015 Auto Review Summer Tyre Test 2015 225/45 R17 2/9 0 metrics
2015 Sport Auto 235/35 R19 UHP Tyre Test Auto Express 2015 235/35 R19 1/7 0 metrics
2015 AZ 225/40 R18 Summer Tyre Test Auto Zeitung 2015 225/40 R18 2/14 0 metrics
2014 EVO Max Performance Summer Tyre Test EVO 2014 225/45 R17 2/10 0 metrics
2014 ACE Summer Tyre Test ACE 2014 225/45 R17 3/11 0 metrics
2013 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test Auto Express 2013 225/45 R17 9/10 0 metrics
2013 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer Tyre Test Sport Auto 2013 225/40 R18 7/10 0 metrics
2012 EVO Summer Tyre Test EVO 2012 225/45 R17 1/10 0 metrics
2012 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test Sport Auto 2012 235/35 R19 1/9 0 metrics
2012 EVO Max Performance Tyre Test EVO 2012 235/40 R18 5/10 0 metrics
2011 Auto Express Ultra High Performance Tyre Test Auto Express 2011 225/45 R17 3/10 0 metrics
2011 AMS Ultra High Performance Tyre Test Auto Motor Und Sport 2011 225/45 R17 8/11 0 metrics
2011 Tirerack Max Performance Summer Tyre Test Tire Rack 2011 225/45 R17 4/4 0 metrics
2011 Sport Auto Max Performance Summer Tyre Test Sport Auto 2011 245/40 R18 2/7 0 metrics
2011 Autoreview Max Performance Summer Tyre Test Auto Review 2011 235/35 R19 2/9 0 metrics
2011 Autobild Max Performance Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild 2011 225/40 R18 2/10 0 metrics
2011 Auto Zeitung Max Performance Tyre Test Auto Zeitung 2011 225/45 R17 1/14 0 metrics
2010 EVO FWD Tyre Test EVO 2010 235/35 R19 3/9 0 metrics
2010 Auto Express Ultra High Performance Tyre Test Auto Express 2010 225/45 r18 6/11 0 metrics
2010 Sport Auto Ultra High Performance Tyre Test Sport Auto 2010 235/35 R19 4/11 0 metrics
2010 Auto Bild Ultra High Performance Tyre Test Auto Bild 2010 255/30 R19 2/6 0 metrics
2010 Auto Zeitung Ultra High Performance Summer Tyre Test Auto Zeitung 2010 235/40 R18 1/9 0 metrics
All Tests
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36
Tests
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Latest Tyre Test Results
2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test
245/45 R18 • 2020
25th/49
2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout
225/45 R17 • 2019
4th/45
2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R17 • 2019
8th/20
Excellent wet and dry handling, precise steering with good feedback, short wet and dry braking.
Average mileage, high fuel use.
Recommended.
Size Fuel Wet Noise
17 inch
225/45R17 94 Y XL C A 69
18 inch
255/35R18 90 Y D B 72
245/40R18 97 Y XL C B 72
225/40R18 88 Y D B 71
245/45R18 100 Y XL C B 72
245/40R18 93 Y D A 71
225/40R18 92 W XL C B 72
225/40R18 92 Y XL D A 68
245/45R18 100 W XL B A 70
225/40R18 92 Y XL C A 69
225/40R18 92 Y XL C A 70
245/45R18 100 Y XL B B 70
245/45R18 100 Y XL A B 70
245/45R18 100 Y XL A A 71
245/45R18 100 W XL A B 71
245/45R18 100 Y XL B B 70
245/45R18 100 Y XL A B 70
245/45R18 100 Y XL C A 69
245/40R18 97 Y XL C A 69
19 inch
235/35R19 91 Y XL C B 72
235/35R19 91 Y XL D B 68
235/35R19 91 Y XL C A 71
235/35R19 91 Y XL D A 68
235/35R19 91 Y XL D A 68
235/35R19 91 Y XL D B 68
235/35R19 91 Y XL D B 68
235/35R19 91 Y XL B B 69
235/35R19 91 Y XL C A 70
235/35R19 91 Y XL D A 71
20 inch
245/35R20 95 Y XL D B 72
245/35R20 95 Y XL C A 68
255/45R20 101 Y C A 70
245/35R20 95 Y XL C A 69
255/45R20 105 Y XL D A 71
245/35R20 95 W XL C A 69
245/35R20 95 Y XL C A 67
245/35R20 95 W XL C A 69
255/45R20 105 Y XL B B 70
255/45R20 105 V XL B B 72
255/45R20 105 H XL A B 70
245/35R20 95 W XL C A 70
245/35R20 95 W XL C A 69
255/45R20 105 Y XL A A 69
255/45R20 105 Y XL C A 73
245/35R20 95 Y XL C B 72
255/45R20 105 W XL B A 72
255/45R20 105 H XL A B 70
255/45R20 105 W XL A A 71
255/45R20 105 V XL B B 69
255/45R20 105 W XL A B 71
255/45R20 105 W XL B A 70
255/45R20 105 Y XL A A 69
255/45R20 105 V XL A B 71
255/45R20 105 V XL A B 69
255/45R20 105 V XL A B 71
255/45R20 105 V XL A B 71
255/45R20 105 V XL A B 71
245/35R20 95 Y XL C A 69
255/45R20 105 W XL A B 70
255/45R20 105 V XL A B 71
255/45R20 105 W XL B A 71
245/35R20 95 Y XL C A 71
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Questions and Answers for the Pirelli P Zero

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June 30, 2016

Pirelli have just launched their new version of the PZero. When will they launch the new version of their Runflat PZero, with all the advantages, of the new standard tyre, mentioned in the press release? Thanks again, Ray.

We are still currently waiting to hear back from Pirelli regarding the launch dates for the runflat version of the new PZ4 P Zero. Update: There already are a few run flat homologations currently in the range for BMW 7 Series, Mercedes E Class and MINI Clubman. More due soon but no dates as of yet.
April 22, 2025

Do we know if pirelli also updates the oe versions of pzero along the years? I need to buy new * tyres for my M140i xdrive. Pirelli offers these tyres since 2011. But i dont want to buy tyres with such old technology. Any chance on getting some info on if they got updated along the years? BMW * Size 225/35R19 XL And BMW * Size 245/30R19 XL

No, they generally don't. Once a tyre is homologated it rarely touched, and can be produced for well over 10 years without significant update. This is why on older vehicles it can often be better to switch to non-oe aftermarket tyres.
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Size Price Range  
225/40 R18 £127.99 - £143.99 (3 Prices) Compare Prices >>
225/45 R18 £170.99 - £170.99 (1 Price) Compare Prices >>
235/35 R19 £176.99 - £199.99 (5 Prices) Compare Prices >>
235/40 R18 £157.99 - £157.99 (1 Price) Compare Prices >>
255/35 R19 £196.99 - £210.99 (4 Prices) Compare Prices >>
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Review Summary

Based on 146 user reviews

Drivers describe the Pirelli P Zero as a sharp, sporty summer tyre with strong dry grip and confident cornering when warm, and many high-scoring reviews also praise its stability and overall handling feel. However, across a large share of reviews the tyre is criticized for short tread life (often needing replacement well earlier than expected) and for becoming noticeably worse in cold, damp, or wet conditions where traction can feel unpredictable. Road noise/firm ride and tramlining are also recurring comfort complaints, making it a better fit for warm-weather performance use than year-round daily driving.

Strengths
  • Strong dry grip and cornering/handling performance
  • Good high-speed stability and steering precision (when warm)
  • Wet grip can be very good in warm conditions for a summer uhp tyre
  • Good braking and overall performance feel
Areas for Improvement
  • Fast/uneven wear and short mileage for the price
  • Weak grip in cold temperatures and reduced confidence in wet/cold conditions
  • Road noise and firm/harsh ride quality
  • Tramlining/road-following and nervous tracking as tyres wear

Top 3 Pirelli P Zero Reviews

Given 67% while driving a BMW X6 M (275/40 R21) on mostly country roads for 10,000 average miles
The tire has a very good dry grip but not that good on weat road, overall i like the tire but its noisy and not comfortable too much sporty
Helpful 874
July 27, 2025
Given 31% while driving a Jaguar F Type (295/30 R20) on mostly country roads for 5,000 average miles
Absolute rubber garbage, a safety risk even in the slightest wetness.
Only recommended in absolutely dry conditions and when outside temperatures are above 20 degrees Celsius.
Helpful 988
April 25, 2025
Given 79% while driving a Jaguar F Pace 3.0D AWD S (265/40 R22) on a combination of roads for 30,000 spirited miles
I've driven on P-Zero's for the last 40 years from R5 Turbos, BMW 3Series & now Jaguar F-Pace. They have always performed in the dry handling & their wear characteristics are much better now, I used to get 6-8K miles out of them in the 90's, now get 30K miles. They are not the quietest of tyres on rough tarmac, but they do grip quite well in the wet when its worm. I only use as summer tyres. I had some all season Scorpions on the 20" winter wheels & you can definately feel the loss of grip by comparison in the dry.
Helpful 865
June 26, 2025

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Latest Pirelli P Zero Reviews

Initial Impressions Review
Given 73% while driving a Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI 200hp 4motion (245/35 R20) on for 40,000 miles
At the end of the it was noisy but iz maintained dry and wet grip good, a little bit uncomfortable also.
Helpful 0
March 1, 2026
Initial Impressions Review
Given 46% while driving a Genesis GV80 (265/45 R22) on for 30,000 miles
seats vibrate at high speeds 120KMH and above, would not recommend these tires for luxury SUV
Helpful 0
February 25, 2026
Initial Impressions Review
Given 61% while driving a Jaguar XFS Sportbrake (245/45 R18) on for 13,000 miles
I’ve driven about 13,000 miles over the past year on Pirelli P Zero 245/45/R18 tires.

Starting with the positives: on wet summer rainy days, they are excellent. In corners, they feel glued to the tarmac, and the grip is very confidence-inspiring. Their behavior in the wet is a complete game changer.

In dry conditions, however, I feel less confident. The front end feels quite light, and the feedback from the front wheels isn’t as communicative as I would like. On the plus side, they are very comfortable and surprisingly fuel-efficient.

The downside is wear. They wear out faster than I expected. Based on the current rate, I estimate around 18,000–20,000 miles maximum, and I probably have only about 5,000 miles left on them. Considering that they’re not cheap, I expected a longer lifespan.

Overall, they’re great in the wet and comfortable to drive, but due to the wear and dry-road feedback, I’ll be trying something different next time.
Helpful 108
February 4, 2026
Given 64% while driving a Mercedes Benz A35 AMG 4MATIC (235/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 25,000 average miles
Had these as stock on A35 and they were super impressive in handelling but lots of road noise and got 30-35,000km out of them. You do the math in miles.
Next set was pilot sport 5. They were less noise but lots less grip with loads of under and over steer when in sports + no traction off when pushing it hard.
Was going to try Potenza RE004 or Continental SportContact 7 next. So keen to get anybodies opinion who have tried them.
Helpful 278
November 22, 2025
Given 70% while driving a Mercedes Benz EQA250+ (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 8,000 easy going miles
So - Had these on my new EQA250+, not impressed for the front at all but more than adequate for the rear. I managed only 8000 miles on the front before needing to change (To Goodyear Asymmetric 3) which have lasted a further 16000 miles before needing changed. Now I hear you say, the EQA is a heavy car - True, I hear you say, tyres degrade faster on a new car - Why? Either way they should last more than 8000 miles! Now another interesting point which I have had multiple discussions on - I was told that sometimes tyre manufacturers reduce the tread depth of new tyre on new cars to accelerate return purchases, well I went to my local MB dealer with a depth gauge - What did I find? No conformity in depth (Same tyres) the checks showed a tyre depth between 3.8 and 4.6mm, you judge!
So in reflection - good tyre in a straight line, extremely poor for front wheels, BTW its not the first time I have questioned these, I sent a set back for testing as was not happy at all (Previous car) and surprisingly they ‘went missing’ and was fully refunded by Pirelli for the cost.
Helpful 153
November 14, 2025
Given 69% while driving a Kia Motors Kia Optima K5 (235/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 13,000 average miles
OE equipped on 2021 Kia K5. Stiff ride desirable at higher speeds. Tend to tramline at low speeds over uneven surfaces. Alignment and suspension on spec. Just the nature of the beast, I guess.
Higher aspect ratio Bridgestone Blizzak winter tires (compulsory during Winter season in Quebec, Canada) do not exhibit tramlining behaviour.
Helpful 233
October 30, 2025
Given 60% while driving a Audi Q7 (285/50 R21) on mostly country roads for 18,000 spirited miles
Dry grip is good as long as the surface is good and it is reasonably warm. Most of the roads i drive are backroads, seldomly smooth and are undulating. Even when dry and warm, the grip and balance could be significantly better. In fairness, on dual carriageways, motorways and even decent A roads the dry handling is good and dry braking is controlled and predictable.

Wet grip, however, is not good. Neither is wet braking. Also, susceptible to aquaplaning.

Winter driving is very poor. Grip is poor, braking is terrible. The tyres feel totally inadequate for winter driving even when there is no snow or ice. They certainly don’t impart any confidence.

Wear is reasonable although the front tyres did wear faster than expected. Rolling resistance seems good. Comfort (and grip, balance and control) depends on road type. It is good on A roads, dual carriageways but sometimes seems to scrabble for grip on bumpy roads and comfort is affected.
Helpful 281
October 11, 2025
Given 56% while driving a Audi S7 (225/35 R21) on mostly town for 10 average miles
Had 2 sets of Pirelli P0 tires on my Audi S7. Tread wear is very high. Only managed 15,000 miles for each set with regular ("non-spirited") driving. Dry grip is impressive but they are very hard, uncomfortable tires. Also after 10,000 miles on the second set I've literally had pieces of rubber (3" x 0.5" x 0.25" thick) detaching from the tire walls on 3 out of 4 tires. Pirelli totally ignored my attempts to discuss warranty issues. I really can't recommend these Pirelli tires. Moving on, I've just ordered a set of Continental Extreme Contact DWS 06 plus as my next tires. I'll let you know what I think.
Helpful 277
October 9, 2025
Given 63% while driving a Porsche 718 GTS (265/35 R20) on a combination of roads for 7,000 spirited miles
Porsche Boxster GTS and Pirelli P Zero tyre combination. The car and tyres were both new in 2020.
Ride was harsh and noisy, grip in the wet never inspired confidence and felt on tiptoes. In the dry feedback was wodden, slow speed maneuvering on tight lock was grabby and uncomfortable.
In early 2023 I changed all four tyres, even though they were only part worn with plentry of tread depth left front and rear (about 7000 miles) to a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S N0. The car was transformed with none of the poor traits of the Pirellis.
I understand that Pirelli have apparently made some improvements to the P Zero since 2020.
Helpful 597
August 17, 2025
Given 10% while driving a Dodge Challenger (305/35 R20) on a combination of roads for 100 easy going miles
Bought new Pirelli P Zero tires. During balancing, it was already apparent that there was severe radial and lateral runout. The mechanic attempted to improve the result by "matching" the tires, but unfortunately, to no avail. Strong vibrations occur when driving at speeds above 75 km/h (47 mph), which don't subside even at speeds above 200 km/h (124 mph).
The tires are absolute junk, even over two years old. Probably a defective product or a warehouse error, entirely at the customer's expense. My rims are new, as they were a new car. The old tires only had one flat, so I got new ones.
Pirelli is unwilling to accommodate. The sales representative is unable to provide clarification.
Evidence is being secured + a lawyer is being hired.
Helpful 905
April 7, 2025
Given 61% while driving a Land Rover Discovery Sport (235/50 R20) on mostly motorways for 15 average miles
Not a patch on the cross climate
Helpful 1038
February 6, 2025
Given 80% while driving a Audi RS6 Performance (285/30 R22) on mostly motorways for 3,100 spirited miles
Got the car on 0 and now currently sits at 5k km and driving quite aggressive in and corners and would take turns at 140km/h
but for some reason people are getting better 0/100 on sports contact7 than me as I was averaging 3.4-3.6 on ideal conditions whilte others were getting as low as 3.0
and P zeros tend to slip a lot in semi rainy conditions when pushed
comfort was amazing considering the car as cruising at around 180 and with decent turning opportunity
one thing though is that they do not react nicely when they are heated up with common sliding occurring when tire temps reach 50C
(still not track tested)
Helpful 848
February 3, 2025
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