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Pirelli P Zero Nero GT review

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.

Relative score
74/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
69/100
43 reviews
Pirelli P Zero Nero GT
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

69.2%
Would buy again 52%
Dry
Overall dry
83.7%
Corner stability
68%
Dry traction
81%
Steering response
62%
Wet
Overall wet
68.8%
Wet traction
63%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
77.4%
Comfort
Overall comfort
67.8%
Noise
Overall noise
86.7%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
68.7%
Handling
Overall handling
68%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 43 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

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

Worth knowing

  • 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.
Where to buy

Pirelli P Zero Nero GT specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Specifications
Tread depth9/32″
UTQG280 A A
SidewallBlackwall
Max pressure50 psi

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