Pirelli P Zero

This is the original iconic P Zero tire by Pirelli.

Tire review data from 168 tire reviews averaging 67% over 2,259,409 miles driven, and 40 tests with an average result of 4th.

Dry Grip 84%
Wet Grip 68%
Road Feedback 74%
Handling 71%
Wear 57%
Comfort 63%
Buy again 51%
Expected Mileage 19,976 miles (32,148 km) High Confidence
Test Data

22,295 miles (35,880 km) from 1 test(s)

User Review Data

14,564 miles (23,438 km) from 41 end-of-life reviews

Based on user-submitted reviews where tires reached end of life
Data Discrepancy: Test data and user reviews show a 35% difference in expected mileage.

Tire Information
Dimensions:205-355mm / 25-55 / 17-24"
Winter rated:No
Navigation & Ranking
Category Ranking:71st of 85
Test Performance
Best Result:1st
Average Result:4th
Worst Result:25th

Latest Tire Test Results

2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test
8th of 20 tires
  • Excellent wet and dry handling, precise steering with good feedback, short wet and dry braking.
  • Average mileage, high fuel use.
  • Recommended.
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SizeFuelWetNoise
17 inch
225/45R17 94 Y XLCA69
18 inch
245/45R18 100 W XLBA70
245/45R18 100 W XLAB71
245/45R18 100 Y XLAA71
245/45R18 100 Y XLAB70
245/45R18 100 Y XLBB70
225/40R18 92 Y XLDA68
225/40R18 92 Y XLCA70
245/45R18 100 Y XLCA69
245/40R18 97 Y XLCA69
245/45R18 100 Y XLAB70
245/45R18 100 Y XLBB70
255/35R18 90 YDB72
225/40R18 92 W XLCB72
245/40R18 93 YDA71
225/40R18 88 YDB71
245/45R18 100 Y XLCB72
245/40R18 97 Y XLCB72
225/40R18 92 Y XLCA69
19 inch
235/35R19 91 Y XLDB68
235/35R19 91 Y XLCA71
235/35R19 91 Y XLBB69
235/35R19 91 Y XLDB68
235/35R19 91 Y XLDA68
235/35R19 91 Y XLDA68
235/35R19 91 Y XLDA71
235/35R19 91 Y XLCB72
235/35R19 91 Y XLDB68
235/35R19 91 Y XLCA70
20 inch
245/35R20 95 W XLCA69
255/45R20 105 W XLBA72
255/45R20 105 V XLBB72
255/45R20 105 V XLAB71
255/45R20 105 Y XLBB70
245/35R20 95 Y XLCB72
255/45R20 105 V XLAB69
255/45R20 105 V XLAB71
255/45R20 105 V XLAB71
255/45R20 105 Y XLAA69
255/45R20 105 W XLAA71
245/35R20 95 W XLCA69
245/35R20 95 W XLCA70
255/45R20 105 Y XLCA73
255/45R20 105 V XLBB69
255/45R20 105 W XLAB71
255/45R20 105 H XLAB70
255/45R20 105 H XLAB70
255/45R20 105 W XLBA70
255/45R20 105 Y XLAA69
255/45R20 105 V XLAB71
255/45R20 105 W XLBA71
255/45R20 105 W XLAB70
255/45R20 101 YCA70
245/35R20 95 Y XLCA68
245/35R20 95 Y XLDB72
255/45R20 105 Y XLDA71
245/35R20 95 Y XLCA67
245/35R20 95 W XLCA69
255/45R20 105 V XLAB71
245/35R20 95 Y XLCA69
245/35R20 95 Y XLCA69
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Questions and Answers for the Pirelli P Zero

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June 30, 2016

Pirelli have just launched their new version of the PZero. When will they launch the new version of their Runflat PZero, with all the advantages, of the new standard tire, mentioned in the press release? Thanks again, Ray.

We are still currently waiting to hear back from Pirelli regarding the launch dates for the runflat version of the new PZ4 P Zero. Update: There already are a few run flat homologations currently in the range for BMW 7 Series, Mercedes E Class and MINI Clubman. More due soon but no dates as of yet.
April 22, 2025

Do we know if pirelli also updates the oe versions of pzero along the years? I need to buy new * tires for my M140i xdrive. Pirelli offers these tires since 2011. But i dont want to buy tires with such old technology. Any chance on getting some info on if they got updated along the years? BMW * Size 225/35R19 XL And BMW * Size 245/30R19 XL

No, they generally don't. Once a tire is homologated it rarely touched, and can be produced for well over 10 years without significant update. This is why on older vehicles it can often be better to switch to non-oe aftermarket tires.
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Size Price Range  
225/40 R18 $179.06 - $274.15 (3 Prices) Compare Prices >>
225/45 R17 $194.48 - $194.48 (1 Prices) Compare Prices >>
225/45 R18 $244.96 - $244.96 (1 Prices) Compare Prices >>
235/35 R19 $191.97 - $301.06 (8 Prices) Compare Prices >>
235/40 R18 $213.51 - $220.81 (2 Prices) Compare Prices >>
255/35 R19 $248.73 - $354.41 (9 Prices) Compare Prices >>
Available in 112 tire sizes - View all.

Top 3 Pirelli P Zero Reviews

Given 31% while driving a Jaguar F Type (295/30 R20) on mostly country roads for 5,000 average miles
Absolute rubber garbage, a safety risk even in the slightest wetness.
Only recommended in absolutely dry conditions and when outside temperatures are above 20 degrees Celsius.
Helpful 304 - tire reviewed on April 25, 2025
Given 10% while driving a Dodge Challenger (305/35 R20) on a combination of roads for 100 easy going miles
Bought new Pirelli P Zero tires. During balancing, it was already apparent that there was severe radial and lateral runout. The mechanic attempted to improve the result by "matching" the tires, but unfortunately, to no avail. Strong vibrations occur when driving at speeds above 75 km/h (47 mph), which don't subside even at speeds above 200 km/h (124 mph).
The tires are absolute junk, even over two years old. Probably a defective product or a warehouse error, entirely at the customer's expense. My rims are new, as they were a new car. The old tires only had one flat, so I got new ones.
Pirelli is unwilling to accommodate. The sales representative is unable to provide clarification.
Evidence is being secured + a lawyer is being hired.
Helpful 309 - tire reviewed on April 7, 2025
Given 67% while driving a BMW X6 M (275/40 R21) on mostly country roads for 10,000 average miles
The tire has a very good dry grip but not that good on weat road, overall i like the tire but its noisy and not comfortable too much sporty
Helpful 208 - tire reviewed on July 27, 2025
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Given 63% while driving a Porsche 718 GTS (265/35 R20) on a combination of roads for 7,000 spirited miles
Porsche Boxster GTS and Pirelli P Zero tire combination. The car and tires were both new in 2020.
Ride was harsh and noisy, grip in the wet never inspired confidence and felt on tiptoes. In the dry feedback was wodden, slow speed maneuvering on tight lock was grabby and uncomfortable.
In early 2023 I changed all four tires, even though they were only part worn with plentry of tread depth left front and rear (about 7000 miles) to a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S N0. The car was transformed with none of the poor traits of the Pirellis.
I understand that Pirelli have apparently made some improvements to the P Zero since 2020.
Helpful 34 - tire reviewed on August 17, 2025
Given 79% while driving a Jaguar F Pace 3.0D AWD S (265/40 R22) on a combination of roads for 30,000 spirited miles
I've driven on P-Zero's for the last 40 years from R5 Turbos, BMW 3Series & now Jaguar F-Pace. They have always performed in the dry handling & their wear characteristics are much better now, I used to get 6-8K miles out of them in the 90's, now get 30K miles. They are not the quietest of tires on rough tarmac, but they do grip quite well in the wet when its worm. I only use as summer tires. I had some all season Scorpions on the 20" winter wheels & you can definately feel the loss of grip by comparison in the dry.
Helpful 215 - tire reviewed on June 26, 2025
There's a new all season tire, can it be best?!
Given 61% while driving a Land Rover Discovery Sport (235/50 R20) on mostly motorways for 15 average miles
Not a patch on the cross climate
Helpful 286 - tire reviewed on February 6, 2025
Given 80% while driving a Audi RS6 Performance (285/30 R22) on mostly motorways for 3,100 spirited miles
Got the car on 0 and now currently sits at 5k km and driving quite aggressive in and corners and would take turns at 140km/h
but for some reason people are getting better 0/100 on sports contact7 than me as I was averaging 3.4-3.6 on ideal conditions whilte others were getting as low as 3.0
and P zeros tend to slip a lot in semi rainy conditions when pushed
comfort was amazing considering the car as cruising at around 180 and with decent turning opportunity
one thing though is that they do not react nicely when they are heated up with common sliding occurring when tire temps reach 50C
(still not track tested)
Helpful 278 - tire reviewed on February 3, 2025
Given 55% while driving a Hyundai Ioniq 5 (275/35 R21) on a combination of roads for 1,700 average miles
These come as standard on the Ioniq 5 N and I'm not that impressed with them to be honest. Had the car a couple of months and to be fair this is throughout the winter so I cant really comment on warmer temperatures but them seem pretty average especially in the wet and cold. Grip is not very inspiring in the wet and I've had better (summer) tires on other cars in the same temperatures and time of the year..

I hope they wear down quick so I can get them changed and as the lease company are paying, I'll be trying to insist on Conti's or Michelin's as replacements. In the meantime, I'll put up with them.
Helpful 262 - tire reviewed on January 26, 2025
Given 59% while driving a Hyundai 2011 Santa Fe CM 4x4 (235/40 R19) on for 6,000 average miles
Unacceptable wear with even gentle city driving. 10000km and down to 2mm on front and 4mm on rear. Worst I have ever se n
Helpful 338 - tire reviewed on September 16, 2024
Given 37% while driving a BMW 330 Msport (265/30 R20) on mostly town for 20 easy going miles
Crap tire. Shocking in the wet. Even in the dry they spin. What a waste of money. Michelin destroyed them. No comparison at all. I hate to think if I was in a hurry and it’s raining.
Helpful 334 - tire reviewed on July 24, 2024
Given 10% while driving a Mercedes Benz SLK 350 (225/45 R18) on mostly motorways for 6,000 easy going miles
Crappy tires do not buy, experienced side wall issues on 3 out of 4, similar to Firestone, dangerous tires with huge safety concerns only 10,000 kms on tires
Helpful 313 - tire reviewed on July 9, 2024
Given 86% while driving a Volvo 2.0 T5 Saloon (255/35 R20) on mostly motorways for 1,000 average miles
Previously had Bridgestone run-flat tires. Very hard ride with the 255/35/20 tire's.
Fitted four new Pirelli P Zero and what a huge difference!
So much quieter and softer ride. psi was the same as the Bridgestone tires, but obviously the ridged walls of the run-flat tires affects both the noise and the smoothness of the ride.
I will not be buying run-flat tires again; not only that, but I had considerable difficulty in finding a place where they could repair a puncture.
P Zero from now on!
Smooth, quiet and reasonable price for a premium tire manufacturer.
I expect around 50,000miles from the P-Zero tire's, had them before the Bridgestone's , but was unaware of the outrageous hard ride and unacceptable noise before I purchased them.
Well, I've rambled on enough, Pirelli's for me, they're quiet you see. They glide around town, they deserve a crown
Helpful 317 - tire reviewed on June 29, 2024
Given 50% while driving a Hyundai Kona N (235/45 R19) on a combination of roads for 400 average miles
Unfortunately, the factory equipped tires on my 2022 Hyundai Kona N were Pirelli P-Zeros. All the Kona N's were equipped with these high-performance tires, a poor choice by Hyundai. These tires seem to be made with a very poor compound, as they mine were in this condition after the car sat a half year on the dealer's lot: Hyundai Canada won't warranty them, as they say it is a tire manufacturer issue, and the consumer needs to contact Pirelli directly, whom I have heard is very difficult to deal with. I ended up selling the car shortly after. It's disgraceful that Pirelli would put out a product like this.

As far as ride is concerned, they do grip extremely well, but only in warm (+15C and above) temperatures. Anything close to freezing temperature or below, and they basically become like hockey pucks. Don't even THINK about driving on snow with these tires! In hot weather, they are sticky. They will pick up every bit of dirt and sand and fling it against the sides and underside of your car, so consistent use on gravel is not a good idea. Also, they are fairly loud and communicate a dull roar to the passenger cabin.

In summary, I would not purchase these tires again, no way.
Helpful 368 - tire reviewed on April 12, 2024
Given 57% while driving a BMW X1 2.0 Xdrive (225/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 17,000 average miles
On my BMW X1 the front set lasted 17,000 miles compared with 24,000 miles for previous Michelins and 25,000 on original Bridgestones. Not impressive. Good grip and fairly quiet but not worth the money. Now trying Goodyear Efficient Grip
Helpful 355 - tire reviewed on January 23, 2024
Hyundai i20N (225/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 7,500 average miles
Front tires only lasted 7500m before needing replacing, shocking
Helpful 421 - tire reviewed on November 15, 2023