Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R - Test Results

Test Statistics

9

Tests Completed

2^nd

Average Position

1^st

Best Result

5^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R - Official Image

Across nine summer-focused tests, the Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R consistently delivers elite dry performance with frequent wins or podiums in dry handling and multiple dry braking wins, underpinning an excellent average overall position of 2.2. It is repeatedly praised for steering response and consistency over timed laps, making it a standout for track-day pace.
However, its wet performance is highly variable. While it has isolated wet wins (notably in 2017), it more commonly trails significantly in wet braking, wet handling, and aquaplaning in more recent and mixed-comparison tests, and it also suffers from high rolling resistance and price. The tire's strengths clearly concentrate on dry circuit performance, with trade-offs in wet safety and efficiency.

Performance Strengths

Dry Handling Performance Strong Details
• 1st place dry handling in 2022 Sport Auto (1/10)
• 1st place dry handling in 2019 17 inch test (1/5)
• 1st place dry handling in 2018 Sport Auto (1/9)
• 1st place dry handling in 2017 Auto Bild (1/5)
• Top-2 lap time group in 2022 Auto Bild (2/6, +3.4% from best)
Dry Braking Strong Details
• 1st place dry braking in 2017 Sport Auto (1/10)
• 1st place dry braking in 2017 Auto Bild (1/5)
• 2nd place dry braking in 2022 Auto Bild (2/6)
Overall Track-Day Competitiveness Strong Details
• Overall 1st/10 in 2017 Sport Auto UHP & Track Day Test
• Overall 1st/3 in 2018 M2 comparison
• Average overall position 2.2 across 9 tests
Subjective Pace/Consistency Moderate Details
• Article: "fastest of the semi slicks... more consistency across the three timed laps" (2022 Auto Bild)
• Testers enjoyed steering response (2022 Auto Bild)
• Dry track grading win (Score 10) in 2018 Sport Auto

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Braking and Handling Strong Details
• 9th/10 wet braking (+45.5% from best) and 9th/10 wet handling (+10.7%) in 2022 Sport Auto
• 9th/9 wet braking (+46.4%) and 7th/9 wet handling (+13.6%) in 2018 Sport Auto
• 10th/10 wet braking (+23.8%) and 10th/10 wet handling (+15.4%) in 2017 Sport Auto
• 4th/6 wet braking (+29.1%) and 4th/6 wet handling (+6.3%) in 2022 Auto Bild
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 9th/10 straight aqua (+13%) and curved aquaplaning (+13%) in 2022 Sport Auto
• 9th/9 straight aquaplaning (+21.2%) in 2018 Sport Auto
• 4th/5 straight aquaplaning (+9%) in 2017 Auto Bild
Efficiency and Running Costs Moderate Details
• 10th/10 rolling resistance (+21.4%) and 9th/10 price (+72.7%) in 2022 Sport Auto
• 9th/9 rolling resistance (+16.3%) in 2018 Sport Auto
• High noise rankings: 8th/10 in 2022 Sport Auto, 9th/9 in 2018 Sport Auto
Dry Braking Variability Minor Details
• 3rd/3 dry braking (+11.3%) in 2020 comparison
• 5th/5 dry braking (+21.6%) in 2019 17 inch test
• 10th/10 dry braking (+7.5%) in 2022 Sport Auto

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2022 Track Day Tire Test

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Race

Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling

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2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tire Test

2022
Winner: Continental SportContact 7

The Porsche OE is a perfect match for the Hyundai test vehicle.

Strong:
Dry Handling

Weak:
Dry Braking, Price, Rolling Resistance, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling

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Road Tires vs Track Tires vs Slick Tires

2021
Winner: Pirelli Slick DHB

Compared to the PZ4, the comfort was significantly reduced and the steering is way heavier and quicker. The Pz4 good for a uhp tire but this is amazing! The second fast lap was seriously impres...

Strong:
Dry Handling

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Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R VS Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport RS VS Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R Highly Rec.

2020
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R

In this size at least, the Trofeo R should be a rival to the Cup 2, not the Cup 2 R. The Trofeo R was slower and softer in the dry, but had much better mechanical grip in the wet. As the lap times ...

Strong:
Wet Braking, Wet Handling

Weak:
Tire Weight, Dry Braking, Dry Handling

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2019 17 inch Track Day Tire Test

2019
Winner: Yokohama Advan A052

The Trofeo R has the sharpest steering in all conditions, and unlike the other tires on test, showed no signs of overheating. Needed a lot of warm up, hence not being the ideal tire to also be used...

Strong:
Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling

Weak:
Dry Braking

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