The Pirelli P Zero Winter is a performance winter tire with low noise, good rolling comfort and favorable wet handling in its independent test. Braking and aquaplaning results are weaker, while owners are mostly positive about snow traction but divided on wet grip.
The quick answer
Owners say82%from 10 owner reviews80% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesWet, DryValue, SnowRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Pirelli P Zero Winter stops 6.4% longer than premium rivals, 0.2% shorter than mid-range rivals and 3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 69/100, and owners rate it 8.2/10 in the wet from 10 reviews.
How good is the Pirelli P Zero Winter in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Pirelli P Zero Winter stops 4% longer than premium rivals, 1.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 12% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 56/100, and owners rate it 7.7/10 in the dry from 10 reviews.
How good is the Pirelli P Zero Winter in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Pirelli P Zero Winter stops 9.2% longer than premium rivals, 5.4% longer than mid-range rivals and 42.5% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 1 snow-traction test, it is 6.6% worse than premium rivals, 2.6% worse than mid-range rivals and 109.4% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 19/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the snow from 10 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Pirelli P Zero Winter?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Pirelli P Zero Winter's rolling resistance is 6.8% higher than premium rivals, 2.8% lower than mid-range rivals and 0.7% lower than budget rivals.
What do owners say about the Pirelli P Zero Winter?
Across 10 owner ratings the Pirelli P Zero Winter averages 82%. Owners rate Snow Grip highest at 9 out of 10 and Handling lowest at 7.3. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 86% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Pirelli P Zero Winter(6)
What is the Pirelli P Zero Winter's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Pirelli P Zero Winter most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Pirelli P Zero Winter?
Owners rate the Pirelli P Zero Winter 8.6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 7 reviews.
How well do the Pirelli P Zero Winter wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Pirelli P Zero Winter 8.9 out of 10 for wear across 7 reviews. 2 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 Winter again?
80% of owners say they would buy the Pirelli P Zero Winter again, based on the 10 owner reviews that answered the question. 50% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
Questions and Answers for the Pirelli P Zero Winter
The only test I could find with this tire was an SUV tire test. As far as I know, the tire is more designed for high-horsepower hot hatches or coupes, as the owner… Show moreThe only test I could find with this tire was an SUV tire test. As far as I know, the tire is more designed for high-horsepower hot hatches or coupes, as the owner of the Subaru WRX Turbo already pointed out.
Why was Pirelli so stupid as to agree to this tire for the only official test? Show less
October 10, 2025
I'm not sure i understand the question. The P Zero Winter 2 is now avilable and has been tested twice already.
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Very interesting that there is not a single tire test for the tire? Why is that?
January 3, 2022
At a guess it's because Pirelli would prefer the Cinturato Winter tires tested, as these are likely to do better in the European tests which emphasise snow performance. The P Zero Winter will likely have less snow performance in order to handle well in the dry and wet (for a winter tire)
Snow traction is the most frequent positive for the Pirelli P Zero Winter, praised by four of seven owners against one complaint. Six reviews are positive and one neutral, averaging 80%, while two owners also favor its low noise. Wet grip is genuinely divided, with two favorable and two critical accounts, including one describing poor traction and early ABS intervention in rain. Dry handling, ice grip and snow handling each attract one positive and one negative mention, so none has a clear consensus. The sample includes different cars and original-equipment versions, and has no end-of-life reviews from which to establish a reliable wear pattern.
What owners mention most counted across 7 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 10 ratings
Owner score82%
Snow Grip90%
Wear89%
Comfort86%
Wet Grip82%
Road Feedback81%
Ice Grip79%
Dry Grip77%
Handling73%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 44%
“I drive a 992 Carrera 4S in the Pacific Northwest. I'm using the Porsche OEM version of this tire (N-rated). In the snow I've had no problems with grip, under normal fairly cautious driving. But that is where the...”
I drive a 992 Carrera 4S in the Pacific Northwest. I'm using the Porsche OEM version of this tire (N-rated). In the snow I've had no problems with grip, under normal fairly cautious driving. But that is where the benefits of this tire end for me. In the dry or damp, the handling feels unpredictable in bends in a way I've never had before, like the grip limits are far lower but it's hard to sense at what speed or how it will behave. In the wet, these are abysmal. I've had ABS kick in under just slightly harder-than-usual braking. On a slightly damp surface (a couple hours after rain), a friend with the same car but on summer tires (in 37F / 3 C weather!) did a hard 0-60 at a highway entrance without issue - I was behind him and tried the same, but got wheel spin and wheel hop as the AWD scrabbled for traction. I'll also add that the rubber on the sidewalls appears to be breaking down, the tires are 2.5 years old and have always lived indoors.
If your winter is mostly snowy, these are not bad, but if you get mild rainy winters with minimal snow, like the PNW, I'd avoid these.
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Tire size 245/40 R20 & 275/35 R20 fitting G12 7er
Superior noise control than Sottozero 3 and Michelin X-ice. Amazing comfort, in comparison among whatever runflats or non-runflats. Very good winter tires for limos.
Performance is a bit of disappointing. There’s no magic for winter tires putting down all 590 lb-ft torque on snowy days, even M760i is all-wheel drive, which they are supposed to be. Lateral grip on dry road is pretty good, bringing the confidence and feeling when cornering with summer tires back to winter days. Ice grip is poor while the grip on packed snow is even worse. Wet grip is not quite decent either.
Would definitely repurchase for the comfort a limo just need. But in scope of performance, think twice on the trade-off: snow/ice grip, which are the definitive advantage of winter tires over summer tires, for summer tire-class (P0 PZ4 runflat? Definitely not Michelin PS 4 S class) lateral grip on dry roads.
Conclusion:
Pros: Awesome comfort and noise control; good lateral grip and responsiveness
Cons: Poor ice grip and snow grip.
This is essentially pirellis flagship sports car winter. If you buy it you should know this ahead of time. I saw reviews of people putting these on suvs etc and complaining about performance.. they definitely would not shine on a larger heavier vehicle. this is the BEST winter you can buy for the application. I have a set of these on my 2022 wrx and they are incredible. They put the power down like nobodys business. Only downside I've noticed is deep snow cornering. Although this is a pretty obvious trade off given the tread pattern. You cannot have good dry performance without the external shoulder blocks this tire has but they also sacrifice deep snow cornerability so know this before you buy. All in all these are an incredible tire and get my car through snow as deep as the ground clearance. But What more could you ask for in a winter
I picked these up on sale for 30% less than comparable Michelin or Conti in 2020 and drove them throughout the New England winter on wet, slushy, snowy, potholes, ice, and at times dry roads. I have driven numerous country/ dirt roads with snow up to the door sills with no issue. If you want to have some fun on a quiet road after a snowfall, these will allow you to do so with control. These are not UHP summer tires and that difference is noticeable in dry conditions, but otherwise, they have mated nicely to my VW Golf R.
These do not feel as "chunky" or grippy as a studless winter tire or other touring winter tires, which we've installed on our Audi Allroad. While those studless/ non-performance winter tires may offer "better" grip on ice, I have never come across an issue where these Perelli's were inadequate. On the flip side, I have felt that driving a Blizzak or similar tires is overly unresponsive and mushy when in dry/ mild conditions, where these continue to provide support and fun.
Overall road noise is less than the summer PS4's I have, which is nice, but is also likely attributed to the higher profile tire for these. I recently re-installed these in preparation for winter, and tread wear appears to be about average. Like with all tires road surface, tire pressure, and ambient temperatures will have a big effect on longevity. In summary, I would recommend these for any car driving in winter, especially for a spirited car/ driver, and for the right price.
