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Updated September 2026

Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS review

The Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS is widely regarded as a top-tier track-focused tire that offers exceptional dry grip, braking performance, and consistent thermal stability. While it provides outstanding driver feedback and confidence at the limit, its longevity is significantly compromised when used on heavy, high-performance electric vehicles.

Relative score
71/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
72/100
1 review
Road tests
84/100
3 published tests

Owners rate it 12.1 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS
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

72%
Would buy again 30%
Dry
Overall dry
96%
Wet
Overall wet
48%
Comfort
Overall comfort
60.5%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
46%
Handling
Overall handling
100%

By road tests

84.1%
Dry
93.4%
Wet
87.7%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.

The Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS is widely regarded as a top-tier track-focused tire that offers exceptional dry grip, braking performance, and consistent thermal stability. While it provides outstanding driver feedback and confidence at the limit, its longevity is significantly compromised when used on heavy, high-performance electric vehicles.

Pros

  • Exceptional dry traction and braking performance
  • High level of steering feedback and driver connection
  • Excellent thermal consistency during consecutive track laps

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear, particularly on heavy electric vehicles
  • Limited longevity under aggressive driving conditions

Worth knowing

  • Users operating heavy electric vehicles, such as the Porsche Taycan, report significantly accelerated tread wear despite the tire's high performance capabilities.
Test results

3 published test appearances

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2026 AutoBild Track Day tire Test · 275/35 R19

1st of 5
Best: Dry Braking · 1st Weakest: Wet Handling · 5th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 5
Wet Handling5th of 5
Dry Braking1st of 5
Dry Handling1st of 5

The BEST Track Day tires for 2024 · 335/30 R21

1st of 6
Best: Dry Handling · 1st Weakest: Wet Braking · 3rd
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 6
Wet Handling2nd of 6
Dry Braking3rd of 6
Dry Handling1st of 6
Dry Handling Long Run1st of 6

The FASTEST Track tires In The World Tested · 235/35 R19

1st of 4
Best: Dry Handling · 1st Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 3rd
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Handling2nd of 4
Dry Handling1st of 4
Rolling Resistance3rd of 4
Straight Aqua3rd of 4