70
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
2 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Avon Turbosteel 70 vs Pirelli P Zero Nero GT — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
69/100
43 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Avon Turbosteel 70 and Pirelli P Zero Nero GT are within 2 points overall. Avon Turbosteel 70 is stronger on comfort and handling. Pirelli P Zero Nero GT is stronger on treadwear and dry.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
P Zero Nero GT leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Turbosteel 70 | P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 81 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Turbosteel 70 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Turbosteel 70 | P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 64 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 97 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Turbosteel 70 | P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 80 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Turbosteel 70 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Turbosteel 70 | P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 64 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Turbosteel 70 | P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 87 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
P Zero Nero GT leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | Turbosteel 70 | P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 60 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Turbosteel 70 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Turbosteel 70 | P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 68 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Avon Turbosteel 70 | Pirelli P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 71 |
| Dry | 80 | 84 |
| Wet | 70 | 69 |
| Snow | – | 77 |
| Comfort | 85 | 68 |
| Noise | – | 87 |
| Treadwear | 50 | 69 |
| Handling | 80 | 68 |
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Headline score
70
/ 100
Tire A
71
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Avon Turbosteel 70 is a niche, period-correct tire primarily valued by owners of classic luxury vehicles for its authentic aesthetic and high levels of ride comfort. While enthusiasts praise its build quality and quiet operation, the limited user feedback highlights a significant concern regarding structural integrity and long-term reliability.
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and quiet operation
- Authentic period-correct aesthetic for classic vehicles
- High manufacturing quality and factory-balanced roundness
Cons
- Reports of severe internal structural failure
- Limited availability and niche application
- Potential for deformation under load
Observations
- Specifically designed and utilized for classic luxury vehicles like Range Rovers and Aston Martins from the 1970s and 1980s.
- Exclusively available in the 235/70/15 size, limiting its application to specific vintage wheel configurations.
The Pirelli P Zero Nero GT is a polarizing performance tire that excels in dry conditions but receives mixed feedback regarding wet-weather reliability and ride refinement. While many users praise its dry grip and value-oriented pricing, a significant portion of owners report issues with high-speed vibrations, inconsistent wet traction, and premature tread wear.
Pros
- Strong dry-weather grip and predictable handling
- Competitive price point compared to top-tier performance rivals
- Improved noise levels and ride comfort for some users
- Progressive handling characteristics when pushed in dry conditions
Cons
- Inconsistent and sometimes unpredictable wet-weather performance
- Reports of persistent vibrations at highway speeds despite rebalancing
- Soft sidewalls leading to a 'numb' or 'twitchy' steering feel
- Rapid tread wear, particularly under aggressive driving conditions
Observations
- Users with high-torque front-wheel-drive hatchbacks (e.g., Golf GTI, Megane RS) frequently report difficulty putting power down in the wet.
- Owners of heavier vehicles like the BMW 7-series or Jaguar X-Type noted that the soft sidewalls can feel vague or 'numb' during cornering.
- Drivers of smaller performance cars (e.g., Fiesta ST) generally report higher satisfaction with the tire's handling-to-price ratio.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Avon Turbosteel 70 | B · Pirelli P Zero Nero GT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Touring tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 280 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Avon
71
/ 100
Pirelli
Too close to call: Avon Turbosteel 70 and Pirelli P Zero Nero GT are within 2 points overall. Avon Turbosteel 70 is stronger on comfort and handling. Pirelli P Zero Nero GT is stronger on treadwear and dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli P Zero Nero GT scores 69 vs 50 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Avon Turbosteel 70 scores 85 vs 68 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Avon Turbosteel 70 scores 80 vs 68 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli P Zero Nero GT scores 84 vs 80 on dry.
Tire A · Avon Turbosteel 70
Tire B · Pirelli P Zero Nero GT
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.