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Pirelli P Zero AS+ 3 - Test Results

Test Statistics

2

Tests Completed

2nd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

2nd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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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 Tire 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 tire's performance focus comes with a clear price premium.

Performance Strengths
  • Dry Handling & Steering Response Strong
    • 1st place dry handling in 2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season test (29.93 s, 1/9)
    • 1st place dry handling in 2023 Tire 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)
  • Wet Handling & Driver Confidence Strong
    • 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 Tire Reviews test (46.7 m, 1/7) and 2nd in wet handling (47.83 s, 2/7, +0.9% from best)
  • Ride Comfort & Noise Refinement Strong
    • 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 Tire Reviews test (both 98 pts, 2/7, +2% from best)
  • Treadwear / Longevity Moderate
    • 1st place wear in 2023 Tire Reviews test (50,000 km, 1/7)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Snow & Ice (Winter Traction) Strong
    • 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)
  • Value / Purchase Price Moderate
    • 5th place value in 2023 Tire Reviews test (5.55 price/1000, 5/7, +47.2% from best)
    • 6th place price in 2023 Tire Reviews test (277.6, 6/7, +83.9% from best)
  • Wet Braking Consistency Minor
    • 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 Tire Reviews (46.7 m, 1/7) indicates variability by test/conditions versus consistently top-tier rivals

Test History

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2023 Tire Reviews UHP All Season Tire Test Highly Rec.

2023
Winner: Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS

Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Wear, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Price
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2024 Tire Rack UHP All Season Tire Test

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 s...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Handling
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