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Pirelli P Zero R

Name: Pirelli P Zero R
Brand: Pirelli
Availability: InStock
Rating: 98 (1 reviews)

Summer

Premium

9.8 /10 Recommended

The Pirelli P Zero R is a summer tyre designed for prestige sports cars, produced by the Italian premium manufacturer. Originally developed as original equipment, this model is now available on the aftermarket for the first time and carries the Porsche N-marking. Developed using a Virtual Development Center, the tyre won the Tyre Reviews 2026 summer performance test across ten disciplines.

1 Tests Price from: £277 25 Sizes

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P Zero R

9.8

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SportContact 7

10.0

Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking

Worse at: Wet handling, Dry handling

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Potenza Sport Evo

9.3

Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal

Worse at: Dry handling, Exterior noise, Wet handling

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Eagle F1 Supersport

8.1

Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal

Worse at: Dry braking, Wet handling, Wet braking

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Pilot Sport CUP 2

7.9

Better at: Exterior noise

Worse at: Wet handling, Wet braking, Dry braking

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Ventus S1 evo Z K129

6.1

Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal

Worse at: Dry handling, Wet handling, Dry braking

Upper-middle

Azenis RS820

4.4

Better at: Exterior noise

Worse at: Wet handling, Dry handling, Dry braking

B

G866

Worse at: Dry braking, Dry handling, Wet handling

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Top-rated in independent tests, making it a proven all-around performer.

Shortest braking distance on dry roads (31.7 m), ensuring excellent safety.

Outstanding handling in both dry and wet conditions.

Very close to the best braking performance on wet surfaces.

Weaknesses

Average rolling resistance, which may lead to slightly higher fuel consumption.

Comfort is only moderate, potentially resulting in a less smooth ride.

History

2026

Pirelli P Zero R was launched

2026

1× Tested1× Winner

TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R191stTest winner

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Summer

235/35 R19

Winner

TYRE REVIEWS2026

1stTest winner

Toyota GR Supra

1.Pirelli P Zero RTest winner

2.Bridgestone Potenza Sport EvoHighly recommended

3.Continental SportContact 7Recommended

Sizes (25)

Width:

235/35 R19

1 Variants

91Y.

245/35 R19

1 Variants

89Y.

265/35 R19From £512

1 Variants

98YMC

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285/30 R19

1 Variants

98Y.

305/30 R19

1 Variants

102Y.

Pirelli Summer - Lineup at a glance

Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off

Pirelli's current summer road range spans the track-bred P Zero R, the P Zero (PZ5) flagship max-performance tyre, and the comfort- and EV-focused Cinturato (C3) grand tourer.

From sporty to efficient

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