Pirelli P Zero Race TLR Road Tire

Best road tire in the world

I purchased a previous version of this tire with black sidewalls in 2021 and had an excellent experience with them (about 2000 miles and no flats) so I bought a set of tan sidewalls this summer to replace them. I tried to swap them out today and, even though the SRAM website lists them as a compatible tire for the Zipp Firecrest 303 tubeless rims I'm using, I found it absolutely impossible to mount these tan sidewall tires on these rims, I had to use a tire lever just to get the first bead mounted. The second bead was absolutely not going to go over the rim. I have been riding and racing for over 40 years and have never had such an extreme problem mounting a tire. I'm going to have to return them for a different make and model for my wheels.

I have been using these tires for almost 2 years now with no major issues. When I made the move to tubeless I switched to these tires from the schwalbe one over to the Pirelli�s. I have not been disappointed. I love these tires because they seem to just glide across the pavement. There fast and very stable. I never worry about traction or control with these tires. Puncture protection is top notch. I�ve had 0 punctures in the 2 years that I�ve been running these tires. They are pricy but I�ll continue to stock up when they go on sale.

I've been riding Conti's for a long time. Gatorskins, GP4000SII, GP5000 TL etc. When I saw an Italian made version of the PZero's, I had to try it and I haven't looked back. The only drawback is that it is slightly heavier (GP: 250g, PZero: 288) - other than that, it is far more durable and has better grip, even on wet surfaces. Rolling resistance is about 1W more efficient on the Conti's but I will take durability over such a small margin. I have ridden for 2 seasons on these tires and have had zero flats. (I ride about 5000 miles/yr)

This new Pirelli P Zero Race tlr tire is a great tire if you don't care about advertised weights .

They are easy to mount tubeless and ride nice. Plus they last a long time and have great grip.

The only problem is that Pirelli advertises these as 295 grams for 700x28, which is already quite heavy , but they actually weigh 315-320 grams . That is too much for a tire of this type for me.

Nice tires though.

I ride about 60 miles per week, no gravel, nice bike lanes and roads, minimal debris. The previous version of this tire, made in France I rode for 1.5 years on these same routes with zero issues. I've been riding in this same area for about 13 years. This new version, made in Italy has been the most fragile tire I've ridden in 20 years of riding. I bought a set and a month later, took a staple to the rear tire in the center tread. Pulled out the staple and sealant closed it up immediately. But the tread became delaminated in this area, creating a bubble when riding. So I ordered a replacement. the replacement tire has lasted a couple months and now has a cut on the sidewall which resulted in a bulge. No air loss yet, but I feel it can't be trusted. Not sure what to go with now. Two tired destroyed before the center casting seam is even worn down. SMH. I can't afford $100 per month on these brittle tires. Really disappointing that the durability is not there. Before going Pirelli, I was riding Conti GP4000s for 10 years, but that was running tubes. Seems this is a race-day only tire, not a daily rider.

Selected these based on positive rolling resistance reviews and feedback from friends who run the TLR version. Unfortunately 28s only measure 27.6mm on 21mm Roval Alpinist rims after inflated to 70psi for 2 days--a far cry from the claimed 29mm 'width as measured' stated on the box. I won't even bother to ride these, so they're going onto my wife's older rim brake bike. A shame, since the made in Italy Pirelli tires look extremely well made. I may nab a pair of 30s, or just go back to my go-to GP5000 clinchers.

This is my all-the-time tire and it performs surprisingly well. I probably ride ~4-6 hours a week outdoors on these and they hold up for a season quite well. Despite that they feel appropriate as a tire for a fast set of wheels.

Seems to have good traction without any increased rolling resistance. At the end of a long ride (100 mi) on 3 week old tires, a small metal tube imbedded itself in the tire. Probably no fault of the tire, but super annoying and had to replace the tire. Now have Continental on one wheel and this Pirelli on the other wheel. Will be interested to see if the Pirelli has a future flat or whether that was a one-off.

Seems to have good traction without any increased rolling resistance. At the end of a long ride (100 mi) on 3 week old tires, a small metal tube imbedded itself in the tire. Probably no fault of the tire, but super annoying and had to replace the tire. Now have Continental on one wheel and this Pirelli on the other wheel. Will be interested to see if the Pirelli has a future flat or whether that was a one-off.

I have been using these tires for almost 2 years now with no major issues. When I made the move to tubeless I switched to these tires from the schwalbe one over to the Pirelli�s. I have not been disappointed. I love these tires because they seem to just glide across the pavement. There fast and very stable. I never worry about traction or control with these tires. Puncture protection is top notch. I�ve had 0 punctures in the 2 years that I�ve been running these tires. They are pricy but I�ll continue to stock up when they go on sale.

I have been using these tires for almost 2 years now with no major issues. When I made the move to tubeless I switched to these tires from the schwalbe one over to the Pirelli�s. I have not been disappointed. I love these tires because they seem to just glide across the pavement. There fast and very stable. I never worry about traction or control with these tires. Puncture protection is top notch. I�ve had 0 punctures in the 2 years that I�ve been running these tires. They are pricy but I�ll continue to stock up when they go on sale.

I have been using these tires for almost 2 years now with no major issues. When I made the move to tubeless I switched to these tires from the schwalbe one over to the Pirelli�s. I have not been disappointed. I love these tires because they seem to just glide across the pavement. There fast and very stable. I never worry about traction or control with these tires. Puncture protection is top notch. I�ve had 0 punctures in the 2 years that I�ve been running these tires. They are pricy but I�ll continue to stock up when they go on sale.

As someone who rides approximately 120 miles a week and lives in the mountains, I depend on my tires for rapid descents in and around Park City. In that regard, the Pirelli P-Zero Race tires have become a mainstay. While they may not be as supple as the Schwalbe Pro One's, they are more puncture resistant and hold well on wet pavement. I weigh 175 and use a PSI of 75 in the rear and 70 up front, which seems to make our often harsh roads a bit more bearable. Bike: Colnago V3Rs, Tires: 28cm P-Zero

Race TLR, tubeless.

My first tubeless experience and it's a great one. The P-Zero TLR mounted easy, I used Orange Seal regular. added sealant at 3 months then rotated front/back at 2200 miles and 6 months. Now at 4800 miles the wear indicators are barely visible. Bottom line: it was my first year ever with no flats and it looks like I will get about 5000 miles of service, great ride quality (30mm @55psi 150 lbs rider) great wet and dry traction. Rode 28mm Conti GP5000s for years.

These tires feel really nice on the road (700X28 @ 70psi). They took a tube easily when I got a small tear that wouldn't seal and were easy to install by hand. This is on one particular wheelset however, (SC Reserve) and they are a dream with these tires and Vittoria's. I have an older wheelset also that is all but impossible to stuff a tube in them let alone get them on and off on the roadside. Compared to a few other tire brands that I've used, these are the easiest to seat without a compressor due to supple sidewall. Expensive tire for just rippin' around on or training. Considering that I don't formally race, these are a bit extravagant. Have to try their beefed up all weather version next.

The good.

* Fast

* Good road feel

* Handles well at lower pressure

The bad.

* Could be a little cheaper

The ugly

Inflated the tire to 90PSI and popped off of the bead during a ride. Granted this might be a lot of pressure but I don't believe it should have popped off the bead. It's possible hot tarmac raised the pressure a little bit more as well. Since then I have not inflated the tire to over 67PSI. Hasn't popped out again. I was trying to reach to Pirelli to ask them to look into how this could have happened, but I could not find a contact.

Bottom line - I like the tire and am happy to have an alternative to Continental.

I try more tires in a given year than most of my riding buddies will in a lifetime. I've always been drawn to the higher TPI tires like Vittoria, Challenge, and Veloflex, but this Pirelli P Zero Race TLR blows them all out of the water (and they are a 127 TPI tire). I run the 30mm on my 2023 Cervelo S5 and they have COMPLETELY changed the characteristics of the bike. The S5 is a FAST, STIFF bike and it does transmit most, if not all the road to you as feedback. That's not a bad thing so to speak, it's just something I deal with when buying an all-out race bike, especially on ROUGH Southern California roads. The P Zero Race TLR's in 30mm takes the harsh sting out of the ride is the best way I can describe it. They are my absolute FAVORITE tire right now and I can't get over how fast and supple they truly are.

Pretty sure I've reviewed before but I'll add another.

Long time Conti rider but as time went on got very tired & frustrated with mounting difficulties on many different wheels. So tried Schwalbe & then Pirelli.

Pirelli P-Zero Race TLR (yes, set up tubeless on HOOKED rims) is now my favorite. Easier to mount, same high grip level (no, I don't ride in the rain or on wet roads on any tires), good puncture protection (no tire can survive dirty commercial roads) and something I really like - they roll silently which really makes a different with carbon wheels which can amplify tire / road noise. They also wear about the same as the other brands high end tires -NO complaints.

Started using Pirelli Race TLR the last couple of years after too many frustrating experiences with Conti GP5000s.

Depending on the wheelset, Pirelli mounted easier & was just as fast as the Conti. It handles high speed corners with no problems & is just as durable as the other high end tires. Setting up Tubeless is straightforward. Easy to dial in the correct pressure for a smooth / comfortable ride. Have used the Silca calculator & Pirelli provides a guide printed on the inside of each Tire box

One of my favorite things about Pirelli Race TLRs = they are silent. No annoying road noise - Schwalbe Pro Ones are very noisy and can be difficult to dismount.

I've used both the 26s & the 28s Race TLRs. Bought a set of the Race Clincher (tubed version) 28s for a specific reason (wheels will be in storage & only used a couple of times each season) They feel just as good as the TLRs

Definitely a fan and have ridden Pirelli gravel tires too. Pricey - Yes, just like all the others - Gotta look for sales/deals, if possible.