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Pirelli P Zero Race TLR Road Tire

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Review by live2beoutside

Reviewed 10/13/2024
by live2beoutside
Competitive Racer
Minnesota
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Impossible to Mount

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.

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Review by Spacecadet720

Reviewed 2/24/2024
by Spacecadet720
Cycling Enthusiast
DC, MD, VA
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1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Trusted and true

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.

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Review by ESaburi

Reviewed 8/22/2024
by  ESaburi
Competitive Racer
Seattle, WA
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
IMHO, better that Conti 5Ks.

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)

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 8/30/2024
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
San Jose, CA
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Great tire crippled by fragility

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.

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Review by dide

Reviewed 9/28/2023
by dide
Cycling Enthusiast
N.Michigan
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3 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
well made and easy to fit tubeless.

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.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 7/7/2024
by Anonymous
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Sublime!

I had the 700x30 in the original casings and while they were decent tires, the ride was a bit firmer than expected and they just did not seal well from small road punctures. This newer.version, made in Italy is so much more smooth at the same pressure while being slightly smaller since the size is now "optimized" for a wider rim. Also, my last road puncture sealed right away. I heard it leaking and by the time I stopped, it was sealed. Perfect tires, IMO. Also, they are hard to find in this size which is why I ordered from BTD for the first time. Glad I did. Will order my next set here too.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 6/30/2024
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
Wrightwood, CA
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Misleading sizing

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.

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Review by Spacecadet720

Reviewed 3/2/2024
by Spacecadet720
Cycling Enthusiast
DC, MD, VA
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0 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Trusted and true

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.

Thank you for your feedback.

Review by Spacecadet720

Reviewed 2/26/2024
by Spacecadet720
Cycling Enthusiast
DC, MD, VA
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0 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Trusted and true

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.

Thank you for your feedback.

Review by Spacecadet720

Reviewed 2/9/2024
by Spacecadet720
Cycling Enthusiast
DC, MD, VA
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0 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Trusted and true

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.

Thank you for your feedback.

Review by Steven

Reviewed 2/9/2024
by Steven
Cycling Enthusiast
Park City, UT
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Dependable and Fast

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.

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Review by Bruce

Reviewed 2/8/2024
by Bruce
Cycling Enthusiast
Northern California
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Love these tires

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.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 9/19/2024
by Anonymous
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Fast tire with great puncture protection

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.

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Review by Lawrence

Reviewed 9/19/2024
by Lawrence
Sacramento, CA
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P Zero TR

Fantastic road feel, and road grip. I should have switched a long time ago.

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Review by runningtaters

Reviewed 2/2/2024
by runningtaters
Daily Commuter
Nashville, TN
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
P Zero Race TLR Road Tire

I have the 26mm tanwalls on my road bike already, so I ordered a pair (black) for a training wheelset on my new Cervelo P Series. The 26mm width might be a "individual results may vary" experience for you based on your specific wheelset. However, this combined with the high performance characteristics that Pirelli tires are well known for gives a superb ride feel in my experience.

Mounting these tires is no more difficult than any other tubeless tire I have encountered. The main ingredients for success being patience, preparation, and careful placement of the bead within the inner channel of the rim before heaving that last 4 inches of bead over the edge. I have become quite good at it and these tires did not present any problem at all.

I really enjoy riding these tires. Overall performance, puncture protection, and cornering (even on less than ideal road surfaces of which there is an abundance here in Nashville) are all checked boxes with these tires. I suspect I will purchasing Pirelli's for the race wheelset for the same Cervelo bike mentioned above. And when I do BTD will be my first choice, as always.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 2/1/2024
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Napa, Ca
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Fast rolling but fast wearing like most race weight tires

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.

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Review by Irvski

Reviewed 1/27/2024
by Irvski
Cycling Enthusiast
Kona, HI
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
A decent alternative to Continental 5000

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.

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Review by CerveloS52023

Reviewed 1/19/2024
by CerveloS52023
Cycling Enthusiast
Riverside, CA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
FAST and SUPPLE...

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.

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Review by Chad

Reviewed 9/13/2024
by Chad
Lake Villa,IL
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Excellent tire!

Very happy with my purchase

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Review by Chad

Reviewed 9/14/2024
by Chad
Lake Villa,IL
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Excellent tire!

Very happy with my purchase

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