Pirelli P Zero R review
The Pirelli P Zero R demonstrates impressive durability for a high-performance tire, even when subjected to aggressive driving on heavy, high-torque electric vehicles. While it requires a warm-up period to reach optimal grip levels, users are pleasantly surprised by its longevity compared to typical ultra-high-performance expectations.
Owners rate it 8.8 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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
80%By road tests
71.2%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.
The Pirelli P Zero R demonstrates impressive durability for a high-performance tire, even when subjected to aggressive driving on heavy, high-torque electric vehicles. While it requires a warm-up period to reach optimal grip levels, users are pleasantly surprised by its longevity compared to typical ultra-high-performance expectations.
Pros
- Unexpectedly high tread life for a performance-oriented tire
- Capable of handling extreme torque and aggressive driving styles
- Consistent performance under heavy vehicle loads
Cons
- Noticeable lack of grip when tires are cold
- Requires significant heat to achieve maximum traction for launches
Worth knowing
- Users operating heavy, high-performance EVs like the Taycan Turbo GT report surprisingly good tread longevity despite aggressive use.
- Front tire wear may occur slightly faster than rear wear on certain performance EV configurations, potentially due to sizing choices aimed at range optimization.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
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| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 7th of 8 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Noise | 4th of 8 |
Pirelli P Zero R specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 7/32″ |
| UTQG | 280 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
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