The Pirelli PZero Rosso is a premium summer performance tire with dry grip and handling as its clearest strengths. Owner complaints about noise and wet grip contrast with its favorable assessment in one independent test, while dry braking and rolling resistance were weaknesses there.
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Owners say66%from 109 owner reviews46% would buy againRead the reviews
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 January 2025.
High wet grip and good resistance to aquaplaning, these tires give the vehicle a sporty feel. Long dry braking, but good lateral grip and fairly quiet for a sports tire.
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Based on test and owner data, the Pirelli PZero Rosso is expected to last around 23,875 miles (38,423 km).
What do owners say about the Pirelli PZero Rosso?
Across 109 owner ratings the Pirelli PZero Rosso averages 66%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.1 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.9. 53 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 46% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Pirelli PZero Rosso's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Pirelli PZero Rosso most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Pirelli PZero Rosso?
Owners rate the Pirelli PZero Rosso 6.2 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 100 reviews.
How well do the Pirelli PZero Rosso wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Pirelli PZero Rosso 5.9 out of 10 for wear across 100 reviews. 53 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 10,000 miles.
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Would owners buy the Pirelli PZero Rosso again?
46% of owners say they would buy the Pirelli PZero Rosso again, based on the 105 owner reviews that answered the question. 14% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Pirelli PZero Rosso's tread life?
Of the 98 owner reviews analyzed for the Pirelli PZero Rosso, 56 mention tread life: 24 praise it (long-lasting) and 32 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "The only issue I have with them, and it's a big one, is the wear". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Pirelli PZero Rosso's dry grip?
Of the 98 owner reviews analyzed for the Pirelli PZero Rosso, 49 mention dry grip: 41 praise it (strong dry grip) and 8 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Grip is really good on a dry road!". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Pirelli PZero Rosso's road noise?
Of the 98 owner reviews analyzed for the Pirelli PZero Rosso, 39 mention road noise: 12 praise it (quiet) and 27 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "Disappointed at the level of noise from the front wheels at 19,000 miles". Read those reviews
What sizes does the Pirelli PZero Rosso come in?
The Pirelli PZero Rosso is available in 36 sizes, ranging from 205-335/30-60 R16-20.
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Dry grip is the clearest owner-reported strength of the Pirelli PZero Rosso, with favorable dry-handling comments too. Tread life divides opinion, and the few clearly identified mid-life and end-of-life accounts include both early replacement and substantial service. Around a quarter of owners criticise road noise, while a similar share reports limited wet grip, outnumbering those praising either aspect. Some find wet-road behavior satisfactory, so the disagreement should not be overlooked. Most reviews do not identify the stage of tire life, and the single repeat reviewer does not establish a wider ageing pattern.
What owners mention most counted across 98 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 109 ratings
Owner score66%
Dry Grip81%
Road Feedback70%
Handling68%
Wet Grip66%
Comfort62%
Wear59%
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Most helpful 59%
“Tried these for the first time after reading decent reviews about them. Really nice feel to them in dry and wet grip, car seems to handle well considering it weighs 2 tonnes. The tires aren't noisy and long trips to...”
“Am disappointed in these tires. They came factory fitted on my new Audi A3 Cabriolet last year, and have survived fewer than 13,000 miles (similar story on Auto Express). When new they were grippy, quiet and coped well...”
“On a Volvo XC60 2.0 FWD these have been excellent, the rears have done 50,000, the fronts were replaced with same tire at 25,000. All due to be replaced in next couple of months. The tires feel secure in dry and wet, as...”
Tried these for the first time after reading decent reviews about them. Really nice feel to them in dry and wet grip, car seems to handle well considering it weighs 2 tonnes. The tires aren't noisy and long trips to Blackpool and Barnsley were fine. Nice and smooth.
The only issue I have with them, and it's a big one, is the wear. After fitting the front tires in June 2019 I am having to replace them in August 2020, and that's with covid coming down on the country and me only travelling to work 3 days a week instead of 5.
I won't be buying these again, for the same price I am going to try Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 which have much stronger reviews than these.
Run these on my 500+ bhp Audi S4 Quattro.
I have ran the Rosso's Before. Fantastic tire. Tire is rated as a AO spec.
Car is driven hard! Took the car to Europe 175-180 mph and no issues.
Tires have been on 3 years and have covered a very hard 4500 miles. Still on 5mm.
Great tire.
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Rossos were fitted to my XK8 when I bought it 2nd hand 6 or 7 years ago, with uneven wear and since I only drive the car in the summer I decided to change the tires only as each of them approach the legal limit, so have stuck with the Rossos. My overall impression is pretty good, with decent grip and feel, although anyone who has driven an XK8 will know that while they ride superb, steering “feel†isn't a strong suit, regardless of the type of tire being used!
My only slight complaint is the high-ish levels of road noise, which in such a quiet car as an XK8 can become a little annoying. If I ever get to a point of having to replace both tires on the same axle then I would probably go for a Goodyear, Dunlop or even an Avon alternative.
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My review is for Pirelli P Zero Rosso tires which came fitted to my 2012 Audi TTS Roadster.
The tires in general are just ok EXCEPT in the wet.
I've noticed that when negotiating a most smaller roundabouts in the wet there is a SERIOUS grip problem.
In the situation described upon leaving a smaller roundabout (not Mini roundabouts) even under moderate acceleration in the wet the front wheels spin causing the TC light to flicker.
Its quite easy to get the front wheels to spin in the wet in a straight line.
I also drive a 1.4 Turbo petrol Zafira on budget tires and Its much better in this respect, in fact I've never experienced anything like this on any other front wheel drive car. Remember, my Audi is a Quattro with 4WD !
i feel the dry handling is also a little underwhelming.
The tread on these tires is almost as new as they were fitted by the Audi with the previous owner very recently.
Its worth noting also that the problem I've described will arise after a lot of driving when the tires are warm although I've owned the car since last September so my experience has been in the Autumn and this Winter in colder conditions.
Fitted as new to my Yeti 4x4 L&K 170BHP these tires have been superb. But they have done 40,000 miles and show about 3mm of tread left and while the car feels as though its on rails in the dry, and it performs well in most other circumstances I have opted to try Michelin CrossClimates as I believe these more contemporary tires would suit my needs better. I am trusting the many reviews to b a true reflection. Don't underestimate these brilliant Pirellis if your driving is spirited and predominately on the dry. .
17,500 miles on a mark 7 golf gti with mostly a road driving, I changed them today for a full set of Michelin super sport ps4s. I probably could have squeezed another 2000 miles out of them, which I think is impressive wear, but that's about it for positives. Terrible in the wet, very hard (hence the good wear I guess), ok in the dry - far too noisy - not a tire that should cost as much as this.
Can't wait to try out the ps4s'; have always loved a super sport tire - had them on my m135i and now have them on my m2.
Probably a bit fancy a tire for the humble golf, but i can already tell it will be night and day better than these Pirelli's.
Member
Volvo
235/60 R18
50,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average
On a Volvo XC60 2.0 FWD these have been excellent, the rears have done 50,000, the fronts were replaced with same tire at 25,000. All due to be replaced in next couple of months. The tires feel secure in dry and wet, as they approach the end of life (all around 4-5mm now) the wet braking and aquaplaning is a little worse, lateral grip still effective and reasonably quiet.
Noisy, loud, harsh and cupping. Well, my experience with this tires are not really good. I just don't understand why Alfa Romeo fitted this tires for there top spec Giulietta QV TCT model. The normal P Zero are "ok", but this tire just isn't. It is not good in any class, isn't therefore good priced and are loud as hell.
Luckily, after 25.000km they are almost finished, so i'm moving back to Kumho PS91, which were fitted below my last Giulietta. Better price, but WAY better tire. More quiet, more grip, more progressiveness.
Driving a Volvo XC60 AWD 2.4 diesel. Disappointed at the level of noise from the front wheels at 19,000 miles. There is several mm of wear left but the noise is unacceptable over 40mph. A low hum can be heard by all in the car. I would understand if it was near the end of its life but these could last for another 6 months at least. Will not buy again.
80%
Member
Alfa Romeo
225/40 R18
20,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited
Grip is really good on a dry road! Grip is decent when its wet but still hangs on in a tight cornor.
Overall a strong tire!
Despite some poor reviews I can recommend the Pirelli P-Zero Rosso. Have 225/40/19's on the front which have lasted nearly 40,000 miles and 255/35/19's on the back which have lasted 27,000 miles. Still have 3mm all round. Compared to Bridgestone RE050 run flats these are another level. And they just keep on going! Ride is smooth and I feel safe at high speeds particularly in the dry. They're not as good as Michelin PS2 or PS3's but they are cheaper and I would not hesitate to buy them again.
