Pirelli P Zero
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Performance-oriented specs for the Pirelli P Zero, from speed rating to tread depth in size 205/40R18.
Features & benefits
- Runflat Technology
- Pirelli Noise Cancelling System (PNCS)
- Cyber Technology
- SealInside Technology
- Elect Technology
Technical specs
Size 205/40R18
- Category
- Ultra High-Performance
- Vehicle
- Passenger
- Load index
- 1,168 lbs (86)
- Max speed
- 168 MPH (W)
- Load range
- Standard (SL)
- UTQG
- –––
- Wet traction
- –
- Temperature
- –
- Treadwear rating
- –
- Tire size
- 205/40R18
- Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMS)
- No
Editorial opinions for the model series
Independent magazine and lab tests, distilled into a quick conclusion plus the main strengths and weaknesses from each report.
- Auto Zeitung2011
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 14
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 225/45 R17
Further details available from Auto Zeitung- Outstanding in the wet and great in the dry
- Sport P Zero convinces and deserves to win the test
- Tyre Reviews2012
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 10
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 225/45 R17
Further details available from Tyre Reviews 
2012Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 9
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 235/35 R19
Further details available from Sport Auto- Couple that with extremely strong braking, the P Zero wins the test
- 2015
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 7
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 235/35 R19
Further details available from Sport Auto- Very high grip and shot braking distances on wet roads
- Good handling in all conditions
- Good comfort
- Low rolling resistance
- Relatively low resistance to aquaplaning
2024Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 9
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero AS+ 3 225/45 R18
Further details available from Tire Rack- On the dry track, these traits remained, and it added top objective lap times to its
- AutoView2025
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 5
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero AS+ 3 245/40R19
Further details available from AutoView- 3 took the overall win on consistent top-three finishes across every category. It tied
- Posted the top subjective noise score
- Recorded the longest coasting distance
- Tied for the fastest lane-change speed
- Did not lead any single test outright — each individual category was won by another tire
- Weight is mid-pack
- Tyre Reviews2025
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 6
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 235/35 R19 91V
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- Excelled in snow performance
- Winning all snow tests and offering excellent wet and dry handling
- It had a slightly higher rolling resistance compared to the Michelin
- Finishing behind by 1.8%
- Which is a minor drawback
2023Conclusion: exemplary (1,3)
3rd place out of 48
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 225/45 R18
Further details available from Auto Bild- Tyre Reviews2015
Conclusion: exemplary (1,4)
2nd place out of 14
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 225/40 R18
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- Very short braking distances
- Excellent handling and predictable behavior at the limit of grip on wet surfaces
- Good handling and safe execution of the emergency maneuver in the dry
- 2019
Conclusion: exemplary (1,4)
4th place out of 45
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 225/45 R17
Further details available from Auto Bild - 2011
Conclusion: exemplary (1,5)
2nd place out of 10
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 225/40 R18
Further details available from Auto Bild- Top tires balanced sports handling qualities
- Good steering response with good feedback and dynamic driving performance on dry roads
- Shortest stopping distances on wet and dry roads
- Average reserves to aquaplaning
- Tyre Reviews2014
Conclusion: exemplary (1,5)
2nd place out of 10
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 225/45 R17
Further details available from Tyre Reviews - Auto Review2011
Conclusion: good (1,6)
2nd place out of 9
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 235/35 R19
Further details available from Auto Review- Great grip and handling in the wet and dry
- Low resistance to curved aquaplaning
- Auto Review2015
Conclusion: good (1,6)
2nd place out of 9
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 225/45 R17
Further details available from Auto Review- Dry handling
- Strong sidewalls
- Wet grip
- Poor comfort
- Low resistance to aquaplaning
2016Conclusion: good (1,6)
3rd place out of 16
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 225/45 R17
Further details available from ADAC- Very balanced tire
- Good in the wet and dry
- Auto Express2016
Conclusion: good (1,6)
2nd place out of 9
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 225/40 R18
Further details available from Auto Express - 2011
Conclusion: good (1,8)
2nd place out of 7
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 245/40 R18
Further details available from Sport Auto- An excellent all round tire with very balanced scoring and handling
- Tyre Reviews2023
Conclusion: good (1,8)
2nd place out of 7
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero AS+ 3 275/40 R20 106Y
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- Excellent dry handling
- Good braking
- Good comfort. Strong performance in both wet and dry conditions
- Price per mile is higher than some competitors
- Tyre Reviews2014
Conclusion: good (1,9)
3rd place out of 11
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 225/45 R17
Further details available from Tyre Reviews - Auto Express2011
Conclusion: good (2,0)
3rd place out of 10
- Tyre Reviews2015
Conclusion: good (2,0)
3rd place out of 10
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 225/40 R18
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- Strong wet performance
- Tyre Reviews2016
Conclusion: good (2,0)
4th place out of 14
- Auto Zeitung2023
Conclusion: good (2,0)
3rd place out of 10
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 235/35 R19 91Y
Further details available from Auto Zeitung - Tyre Reviews2010
Conclusion: good (2,1)
3rd place out of 9
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 235/35 R19
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- Shadowing the 2nd place Goodyear in most of the test, the Pirelli has excellent
- Poor result in the aquaplaning test
- 2019
Conclusion: good (2,5)
8th place out of 20
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 225/45 R17 94Y
Further details available from Auto Bild- Excellent wet and dry handling
- Precise steering with good feedback
- Short wet and dry braking
- Average mileage
- High fuel use
- 2025
Conclusion: satisfactory (2,6)
20th place out of 52
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 225/40 R18
Further details available from Auto Bild - Auto Express2015
Conclusion: satisfactory (2,7)
5th place out of 11
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 225/45 R17
Further details available from Auto Express- In the top 3 for all the handling, cornering and braking tests, the P Zero shows its
- Tyre Reviews2016
Conclusion: satisfactory (2,7)
6th place out of 13
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 225/40 R18
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- (Original P Zero) Short braking distances and good handling on wet surfaces
- (Original P Zero) Poor resistance to aquaplaning
- High noise level
- Tyre Reviews2012
Conclusion: satisfactory (2,8)
5th place out of 10
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 235/40 R18
Further details available from Tyre Reviews - 2016
Conclusion: satisfactory (2,8)
4th place out of 8
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 235/40 R18
Further details available from Sport Auto- Balanced safe handling on wet and dry roads
- Quick steering response with good accuracy
- Relatively weak aquaplaning resistance
- High rolling resistance
- High level of noise
- Auto Express2018
Conclusion: satisfactory (2,8)
5th place out of 10
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 225/45 R17
Further details available from Auto Express- The strongest tires in dry and wet braking
- Excellent in wet handling. Sporty steering feel and handling
- Poor aquaplaning tests
- Highest rolling resistance
- Auto Express2010
Conclusion: satisfactory (3,1)
6th place out of 11
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 225/45 r18
Further details available from Auto Express - 2020
Conclusion: satisfactory (3,1)
25th place out of 49
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 245/45 R18
Further details available from Auto Bild - Tyre Reviews2018
Conclusion: satisfactory (3,4)
7th place out of 11
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 235/45 R18
Further details available from Tyre Reviews - 2013
Conclusion: adequate (3,7)
7th place out of 10
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 225/40 R18
Further details available from Sport Auto- While the P Zero pattern is starting to show its age, it's still an excellent wet
- Tyre Reviews2011
Conclusion: adequate (3,8)
8th place out of 11
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 225/45 R17
Further details available from Tyre Reviews - 2025
Conclusion: adequate (3,8)
14th place out of 20
- Tyre Reviews2016
Conclusion: adequate (4,0)
7th place out of 9
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 235/35 R19
Further details available from Tyre Reviews - Auto Express2013
Conclusion: poor (4,6)
9th place out of 10
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 225/45 R17
Further details available from Auto Express- Ninth place for the P Zero, test winner in 2008, shows how quickly the premium tires
- Noisy and high rolling resistance meant Pirelli could only manage ninth, behind much
- 2011
Conclusion: poor (5,0)
4th place out of 4
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero 225/45 R17
Further details available from Tire Rack- Composed road manners and handling
- We'd reduce the tread noise somewhat
- Tyre Reviews2022
Conclusion: poor (5,0)
4th place out of 4
Tested tire: Pirelli P Zero All Season+ 245/40 R18 97Y
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- Quick steering and good handling in the dry
- Longer dry and wet braking distances
- Limited grip in the snow
- Lower levels of comfort
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