Pirelli P Zero Rosso 265/45 ZR20 104Y MO, with rim protection (MFS)

THE OPTIMUM BALANCE BETWEEN PERFORMANCE AND COMFORT.

'Developed for modern sports cars with electronic drive and stability control systems, the P ZERO ROSSO™ (or ‘Red’, as it translates into in English, which is synonymous with Italian motor racing) is ideal for sports performance providing precise steering response on dry and wet roads. The ideal choice for optimum balance between performance and comfort for medium to high-powered cars.'

DEVELOPED FOR ON ROAD PERFORMANCE, SAFETY AND COMFORT FOR THE BEST MODERN SUV’S IN THE WORLD.

For modern and sophisticated SUVs, the asymmetric tyre that combines performance and comfort on the road. The P Zero System is Pirellis top of the range low profile radial tyre system for cars capable of 240 kmh and above (Z rated). The tyre is unique in that the P Zero System offers the worlds first individually matched directional and asymmetric tyres designed for use together or separately according to the type of car, usage conditions and driving styles.

EU Tyre Label and Efficiency Classes

The European Union has introduced the EU Tyre Label by Regulation (No. 1222/2009) identically and bindingly for all EU member states. It applies to passenger car tyres, light commercial vehicle tyres and heavy commercial vehicle tyres produced after 01.07.2012.

Three different areas are tested: rolling resistance, wet grip and the rolling noise the tyre makes on the road.

The following are not affected by the EU Tyre Label: retreaded tyres, professional off-road tyres, racing tyres, tyres with additional devices to improve traction such as spiked tyres, T-type emergency tyres, special tyres for fitting to vehicles first registered before 1 October 1990, tyres with a maximum authorised speed of 80 km/h, tyres for rims with a nominal diameter of 254 mm or less or 635 mm or more.

With this regulation, the European Union is pursuing the goal of promoting economic and ecological efficiency in road traffic as well as increasing road safety on the one hand, and on the other hand, granting consumers more product transparency and at the same time serving as an active decision-making aid.

Already during the incorporation, experts criticise the fact that the EU Tyre Label unfortunately only shows a few product characteristics. Apart from rolling resistance, wet grip and rolling noise, which are the main focus of EU tyre labelling, tyres have much more important and safety-relevant product characteristics, such as aquaplaning properties, driving stability, service life, braking properties on dry and wet roads, behaviour in wintry conditions, etc.

Tyre manufacturers point out that test results from various institutions and journals remain an important information medium for the end consumer. These tests usually focus on further safety-relevant product characteristics besides the EU standard qualifications for tyre labelling, which are always important for the final customer.

PZEROROSSO tyre review

Average based on 11 test results

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Kilometers driven 213724

09.05.2014 from Gerry
I don't drive the car hard but even so these tyres have lasted a long time with even wear and still at least 4mm left after 15k. I would prefer more comfort but this is probably due to the 18 inch wheels and not the tyres. They do tramline a bit but I cannot compare to any other brand.

30.11.2011 from Keith Farrow
capable, but for the price there are far better tyres out there. Had PS2's and Conti's before, both gave much sharper handling. The P Zeros seem to wander, and tramline a lot.

23.08.2011 from Dave
Front tire 225/40/18 Rear 245/35/18

25.09.2010 from Alex315
First 15.000 kms tyre is fine, good grip on dry, very good comfort. grip in snow is worthless. braking in wet conditions deteriorates fast after 15.000 kms. at 30.000 kms (and this is for the second time) all 4 tyres (I have FWD, and did not swap front/after) are deformed. driving between 90kmh and 140kmh gives knocking sound. Drinving 105-110kmh makes car shake. Pirelli already changed me 4 tyres and I got 2 for free because of this problem. Now I'm 32.000kms futher and it's the same problem all over again. I am not a sporty driver, and it's too bad I did not know this site earlier. I would never hace let pirelli put me 4 new tyres. Even at 2 for free it's expensive per km.

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Pirelli P Zero Rosso

THE OPTIMUM BALANCE BETWEEN PERFORMANCE AND COMFORT.

DEVELOPED FOR ON ROAD PERFORMANCE, SAFETY AND COMFORT FOR THE BEST MODERN SUV’S IN THE WORLD.

PZEROROSSO tyre review

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