Pirelli P Zero Winter

The Pirelli P Zero Winter is a Ultra High Performance Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tyre review data from 6 tyre reviews averaging 86% over 32,000 miles driven, and 1 tests with an average result of 9th.

Dry Grip 77%
Wet Grip 87%
Road Feedback 90%
Handling 73%
Wear 90%
Comfort 85%
Buy again 95%
Snow Grip 93%
Ice Grip 80%

First On MarketOctober 2017
Wheel Size18 - 23"
Width225 - 335mm
Profile30 - 60
Rolling ResistanceB - D
Wet GripA - C
Noise (dB)67 - 74
Winter Rating3PMSF Rated

The P Zero Winter is ranked 16th of 43 Winter Ultra High Performance tyres.

This tyre has been replaced by the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2.

Tests Included

1

Best Result

9th

Worst Result

9th

Average Result

9th

Latest Tyre Test Results

2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test
9th of 13 tyres
  • Well-balanced good winter performance, good grip and sporty handling in wet conditions, low road noise, good rolling comfort.
  • Limited safety reserves for aquaplaning, slightly longer braking distances.
  • Satisfactory.
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2024 Tyre Tests

SizeFuelWetNoise
18 inch
245/40R18 97 V XLCB71
245/45R18 100 V XLCB71
245/40R18 97 V XLCB70
245/40R18 97 V XLCB71
245/45R18 100 V XLCB72
19 inch
235/35R19 91 W XLDB67
235/35R19 91 V XLCC71
20 inch
255/45R20 105 V XLCB72
245/35R20 95 W XLDA72
255/45R20 105 V XLCA72
245/35R20 91 VDC70
255/45R20 105 V XLCB73
245/35R20 91 VCB71
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Questions and Answers for the Pirelli P Zero Winter

2022-01-02 - Very interesting that there is not a single tire test for the tire? Why is that?

At a guess it's because Pirelli would prefer the Cinturato Winter tyres tested, as these are likely to do better in the European tests which emphasise snow performance. The P Zero Winter will likely have less snow performance in order to handle well in the dry and wet (for a winter tyre)


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Size Price Range  
245/40 R18 £200.32 - £200.32 (1 Prices) Compare Prices >>
275/35 R20 £339.99 - £339.99 (1 Prices) Compare Prices >>
Available in 4 tyre sizes - View all.

Top 3 Pirelli P Zero Winter Reviews

Given 99% while driving a Subaru wrx turbo (245/40 R18) on track for 5,000 spirited miles
This is essentially pirellis flagship sports car winter. If you buy it you should know this ahead of time. I saw reviews of people putting these on suvs etc and complaining about performance.. they definitely would not shine on a larger heavier vehicle. this is the BEST winter you can buy for the application. I have a set of these on my 2022 wrx and they are incredible. They put the power down like nobodys business. Only downside I've noticed is deep snow cornering. Although this is a pretty obvious trade off given the tread pattern. You cannot have good dry performance without the external shoulder blocks this tire has but they also sacrifice deep snow cornerability so know this before you buy. All in all these are an incredible tire and get my car through snow as deep as the ground clearance. But What more could you ask for in a winter
Helpful 55 - tyre reviewed on November 7, 2022
Given 87% while driving a Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 16V Life (Twinport) (175/65 R14) on mostly town for 8,000 average miles
These are great tyres for wet,ice and snow. Feel really safe with these.
Helpful 85 - tyre reviewed on March 22, 2021
Given 80% while driving a BMW M760i xDrive (275/35 R20) on mostly town for 1,000 average miles
Tire size 245/40 R20 & 275/35 R20 fitting G12 7er
Superior noise control than Sottozero 3 and Michelin X-ice. Amazing comfort, in comparison among whatever runflats or non-runflats. Very good winter tires for limos.
Performance is a bit of disappointing. There’s no magic for winter tires putting down all 590 lb-ft torque on snowy days, even M760i is all-wheel drive, which they are supposed to be. Lateral grip on dry road is pretty good, bringing the confidence and feeling when cornering with summer tires back to winter days. Ice grip is poor while the grip on packed snow is even worse. Wet grip is not quite decent either.
Would definitely repurchase for the comfort a limo just need. But in scope of performance, think twice on the trade-off: snow/ice grip, which are the definitive advantage of winter tires over summer tires, for summer tire-class (P0 PZ4 runflat? Definitely not Michelin PS 4 S class) lateral grip on dry roads.

Conclusion:
Pros: Awesome comfort and noise control; good lateral grip and responsiveness
Cons: Poor ice grip and snow grip.
Helpful 27 - tyre reviewed on December 14, 2023
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Latest Pirelli P Zero Winter Reviews

Given 88% while driving a Volkswagen Golf MK7 R 300 BHP (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 6,000 average miles
I picked these up on sale for 30% less than comparable Michelin or Conti in 2020 and drove them throughout the New England winter on wet, slushy, snowy, potholes, ice, and at times dry roads. I have driven numerous country/ dirt roads with snow up to the door sills with no issue. If you want to have some fun on a quiet road after a snowfall, these will allow you to do so with control. These are not UHP summer tires and that difference is noticeable in dry conditions, but otherwise, they have mated nicely to my VW Golf R. These do not feel as "chunky" or grippy as a studless winter tire or other touring winter tires, which we've installed on our Audi Allroad. While those studless/ non-performance winter tires may offer "better" grip on ice, I have never come across an issue where these Perelli's were inadequate. On the flip side, I have felt that driving a Blizzak or similar tires is overly unresponsive and mushy when in dry/ mild conditions, where these continue to provide support and fun. Overall road noise is less than the summer PS4's I have, which is nice, but is also likely attributed to the higher profile tire for these. I recently re-installed these in preparation for winter, and tread wear appears to be about average. Like with all tires road surface, tire pressure, and ambient temperatures will have a big effect on longevity. In summary, I would recommend these for any car driving in winter, especially for a spirited car/ driver, and for the right price.
Helpful 52 - tyre reviewed on November 24, 2021