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.
Pirelli hits the mark with this P Zero Race tubeless tire.
They ride nicely, are fast, quite puncture resistant , and last a long time for such a high end race tire.
I don't race anymore, at least I don't enter races ;-) , but I still want to compete against my friends .
I have had most of the high end, high priced road tires and Pirelli's are every bit as good as any of them.
The tires inflate to Pirelli's specs which are on the website and I run them at a bit lower pressure than Pirelli recommends .
Mount easy and inflate with a hand pump on my Campy Bora WTO tubeless wheels.
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.
I've used these tires in the older version and now the 2023 version.
The new ones are about 30-40 grams heavier on my scale.
Set-up for tubeless was very easy and the tires inspire confidence in wet weather and/or braking.
Very hard to beat for a long term tire. There are a bit faster tires , but those tires don't have the tread/sidewall thickness to wear for as long, or prevent flats .
Highly rated.
ps , On my Campy Bore WTO tubeless rims , which are 19mm internal, these tires in 700x28 measure about 27.8 mm at 70 psi.
So far, no issues with grip, tires were easy to mount, etc. While I only have 60 or so miles on them, I have noticed that they lose air a lot quicker than previous tires I have had using the same setup (Goodyear Eagle F1 and a 28C size of the 2022 version of the Pirelli P Zero TLR). Previously, my tires would be about the same PSI a week after inflation, with the 2023 version of the P Zero, I seem to lose 5 - 10 PSI a day and since I am using the 30C with low pressure (55 PSI) it doesn't take long for that amount of air loss to become notable. Not sure if it is something to do with the tire, my setup or using the larger volume with less PSI (in the past, I always ran 28's at 65 PSI). Guess only time will tell, but yeah, a little bit of a bummer that I have to air these up before every ride.
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.
Reliable, comfortable ride, excellent cornering, my go to road tire. Plan on buying again when this set wears out.
One of the tires was very hard to mount to the rims. The other was more standard. They seem to have low rolling resistance and they feel secure on the turns even on wet roads. I only have 150 miles on them but so far no flats and no noticeable wear.
I've been using this Pirelli tire for a number of years, and I think the tires provide really good flat protection, traction, and last a long time. My last tires I got 7500 miles on my front tire and 3500 miles on my back tire. They go on and off the wheel just as you would expect, they are not super hard to change like a continental 5000.
About 300 miles in now, and they are fast, handle well and look great. Were a little bit challenging to fit to my 18mm wide Zipp 858s, but they sealed up very well. They are very comfortable at 80 and 85 PSI, and roll very smoothly.
Best road tire in the world
Easy fitment, good puncture protection, smooth and fast, with decent wear properties. What more could you ask for in a road tire! Went from Pirelli P Zero 700c x 25mm tubed, to 30mm tubeless. So far, so good! Love em!
This is the first time that I've ordered consistently over and over again after trying several others including the GP5000 S TR, which was puncture galore for me. Love this tire.
Fantastic road feel, and road grip. I should have switched a long time ago.
Very happy with my purchase
