P2 of 4
Beat 67% of the field
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R Test Results
Tested 9 times by independent publications, the Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R has taken 2 test wins with an average finish of 2nd. Its strongest discipline is Dry Handling, beating 76% of the field across 8 tests; its weakest is Wet Braking, at 39% across 7 tests.
- 9Independent tests
- 2Test wins
- 8Podium finishes
- 2ndAverage finish
- 51%Field beaten on average
- 3Publications
9 tests, 2017 to 2022
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 51%
The latest test
2022 Track Day Tire Test P2 of 4
Record by discipline
Where the Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 7 | P3.9 of 6.9 | 47% | 2 |
| Dry Handling Strong | 8 | P1.8 of 6.4 | 76% | 4 |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1 | P2 of 5 | 75% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking Weak | 7 | P5.4 of 6.9 | 39% | 1 |
| Wet Handling | 6 | P5.3 of 7.2 | 46% | 2 |
| Wet Circle | 1 | P9 of 10 | 11% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 3 | P7.3 of 8 | 12% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1 | P9 of 10 | 11% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Noise | 2 | P8.5 of 9.5 | 11% | - |
| Tire Weight | 1 | P3 of 3 | 0% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 2 | P9.5 of 9.5 | 0% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pirelli P Zero PZ4
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
Against its own line
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirelli P Zero Trofeo Predecessor | 2 | 1 | 2nd | 80% |
| Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R This tire | 9 | 2 | 2nd | 51% |
| Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS Successor | 3 | 3 | 1st | 93% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 9 tests. Updated October 28, 2026.
The Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R is strongest in warm, dry track use, with precise steering and fast handling the recurring findings. It led dry handling in Sport Auto's 2018 and 2022 mixed road-and-track tests and the 2019 17-inch track test. Testers repeatedly praised steering feel, traction and control near the limit. The 2019 test found no overheating, while Tire Reviews noted consistent dry laps in 2020 and awarded Highly recommended. Warm-up matters: the 2019 and 2021 comparisons both found it needed temperature before delivering its grip.
Wet performance depends strongly on the comparison. Sport Auto placed wet braking last of nine in 2018 and ninth of ten in 2022, with gaps of 46.4% and 45.5%. Its wins in wet braking and handling against two track rivals in Tire Reviews' 2020 test were unusually favorable beside those mixed-field results, although rear aquaplaning remained a concern. Auto Bild Sportscars also found strong wet laps in 2017 but weak aquaplaning resistance. Dry braking is inconsistent: first of ten in Sport Auto's 2017 test became last of ten in 2022, and last of three in the 2020 comparison. The steering and lap-time strengths are clearer than any claim of consistently short stops or suitability for everyday road use.
Performance Strengths
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Steering feel
Strong
in 6 of 7 tests
Details
- Precise steering praised in Sport Auto's 2018 and 2022 tests
- Quick, communicative steering praised by Tire Reviews in 2021
- Sharp steering praised in the 2019 17-inch track test
Very precise steering behavior with a high level of lateral support
- 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tire Test (2022)The steering had amazing feel and turn in
- Road Tires vs Track Tires vs Slick Tires (2021)quick steering speed
- 2019 17 inch Track Day Tire Test (2019)excellent steering
- 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tire Test (2018)Good steering precision, especially in the dry
- 2017 Track Day Tire Test (2017)
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Dry handling
Strong
in 4 of 7 tests
Details
- 1st of 9, 2018 Sport Auto UHP and Track Day test
- 1st of 10, 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick test
- 1st of 5, 2019 17-inch track test
Very precise steering behavior with a high level of lateral support, Wide, confidence-inspiring threshold range
- 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tire Test (2022)Fastest dry lap time
- 2019 17 inch Track Day Tire Test (2019)- 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tire Test (2018)
excellent fast lap times in the dry and wet
- 2017 Track Day Tire Test (2017)
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Heat resistance
Moderate
in 2 of 7 tests
Details
- No signs of overheating in the 2019 17-inch track test
- Consistent dry lap times praised in the 2020 Tire Reviews three-tire track comparison
Stable lap times in the dry and easy to drive fast
- Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R VS Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport RS VS Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R (2020)showed no signs of overheating
- 2019 17 inch Track Day Tire Test (2019)
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Dry grip
Strong
in 4 of 7 tests
Details
strong traction
- 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tire Test (2022)corner exit was way faster thanks to improved traction
- Road Tires vs Track Tires vs Slick Tires (2021)Best tire in the dry
- 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tire Test (2018)Excellent grip
- 2017 Sport Auto UHP and Track Day Test (2017)
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Wet handling
Moderate
in 2 of 7 tests
Details
Excellent wet grip, in both wet braking and wet handling
- Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R VS Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport RS VS Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R (2020)excellent fast lap times in the dry and wet
- 2017 Track Day Tire Test (2017)
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Wet braking
Moderate
in 2 of 7 tests
Details
Excellent wet grip, in both wet braking and wet handling
- Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R VS Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport RS VS Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R (2020)Short braking distances in the dry and wet
- 2017 Track Day Tire Test (2017)
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High-speed stability
Minor
in 1 of 7 tests
Details
Super stable
- 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tire Test (2018)
Performance Weaknesses
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Wet grip
Moderate
in 2 of 7 tests
Details
- Wet braking last of 9 and wet handling 7th, 2018 Sport Auto mixed-field test
- Wet braking and handling 9th of 10, 2022 Sport Auto mixed-field test
- Unusually strong wet results against two track rivals in the 2020 Tire Reviews comparison
Very poor in the wet
- 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tire Test (2018)Poor wet grip
- 2017 Sport Auto UHP and Track Day Test (2017)
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Aquaplaning resistance
Strong
in 1 of 7 tests
Details
- 4th of 5 in straight aquaplaning, 2017 Auto Bild Sportscars track test
- 9th of 9 in straight aquaplaning, 2018 Sport Auto test
- Rear aquaplaning noted in the 2020 Tire Reviews comparison
Weak aquaplaning result which marked down the overall result
- 2017 Track Day Tire Test (2017)
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Dry braking
Minor
in 2 of 7 tests
Details
- 10th of 10, 2022 Sport Auto test
- 3rd of 3, 11.3% from best, 2020 Tire Reviews track comparison
- Unusually strong at 1st of 10 in Sport Auto's 2017 test
longer braking distances in the dry
- 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tire Test (2022)Relatively long dry braking
- Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R VS Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport RS VS Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R (2020)
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Cold-weather grip
Strong
in 1 of 7 tests
Details
- Substantial warm-up needed in the 2019 17-inch track test
- Longer warm-up than the road tire in the 2021 Tire Reviews road, track and slick comparison
- Needs temperature to work, 2022 Sport Auto test
Needed a lot of warm up, hence not being the ideal tire to also be used on the road
- 2019 17 inch Track Day Tire Test (2019)
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Heat resistance
Moderate
in 2 of 7 tests
Details
needs temperature to work
- 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tire Test (2022)Tires took longer to warm in
- Road Tires vs Track Tires vs Slick Tires (2021)
Every test, newest first 9
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2022 2 tests
P2 of 10
Beat 44% of the field
2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tire Test
The Porsche OE is a perfect match for the Hyundai test vehicle.
2021 1 test
P2 of 3
Beat 50% of the field
Road Tires vs Track Tires vs Slick Tires
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 impressive. Tires took longer to warm in, but once warm they were exceptional. The steering had amazing feel and turn in and I could adjust the line of the car way more freely. Most importantly corner exit was way faster thanks to improved traction. You could really drive the car instead of babysitting it. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience. If the road tires were 7/10, these were 10/10.
2020 1 test
P2 of 3
Beat 0% of the field
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R VS Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport RS VS Pirelli P Zero Trofeo 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 were more consistent, this is the type of tire to fit if you plan on doing a lot of track days.
2019 1 test
P5 of 5
Beat 0% of the field
2019 17 inch Track Day Tire Test
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 on the road.
2018 2 tests
P1 of 3
Beat 100% of the field
P2 of 9
Beat 63% of the field
2017 2 tests
P3 of 5
Beat 50% of the field
P1 of 10
Beat 89% of the field
2017 Sport Auto UHP and Track Day Test
Particularly recommended
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