Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) tires are Max Performance Summer tires derived from Pirelli's Formula 1 experience and developed for some of the most exclusive and highest-performing vehicles available. Initially introduced as Original Equipment on the Audi A3 and S3, Lamborghini Huracan LP 580-2 and the Porsche Boxster, Cayman and 911, the P Zero (PZ4) includes replacement tire sizes as well as original equipment fitments. Pirelli's warranty does not cover tires that develop compound cracking due to use in ambient temperatures below 45° Fahrenheit (7° Celsius), so the P Zero (PZ4), like all summer tires, is not intended to be serviced, stored nor driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.
Each Original Equipment marked P Zero (PZ4) tire is tailored to the specific application. A special silica and carbon black tread compound can be adjusted according to the vehicle manufacturer's needs to deliver the desired combination of wet or dry grip and handling, comfort, tread life and fuel economy. The tread compound is molded into an asymmetric tread design featuring an outer shoulder that differs based on whether the tire is intended for original equipment use on a sports car or a luxury vehicle, with the sports car's outer shoulder focused on dry handling, grip and lateral stability, while the outer shoulder of a luxury vehicle tire is tuned for improved comfort, noise and lateral hydroplaning resistance. Non-original equipment P Zero (PZ4) tires feature the sports car outer shoulder design, and all versions utilize wide, circumferential grooves for efficient water evacuation and hydroplaning resistance.
The tire's internal structure includes twin steel belts reinforced by a hybrid nylon and Kevlar ZeroDegree cap ply. Based on the desired performance characteristics of the original equipment application, the tire casing will be 2-ply polyester or 1- or 2-ply rayon, with either symmetric or asymmetric construction. This customization allows the tire designers to further fine-tune the tire to match the personality of the automobile for which it is engineered.
The specific tread pattern for each size P Zero (PZ4) is identified on the Specs tab, and will be listed as a clarifier when you look at Search Results.
Limited sizes of the P Zero (PZ4) are available with Pirelli's Seal Inside technology. Seal Inside utilizes an adhesive sealant that coats around the base of the embedded object or is drawn through the resulting hole, sealing the punctured area and allowing the vehicle to continue operating without losing air pressure. These sizes are identified on the Specs page and in the search results.
Limited sizes of the Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) are available with Pirelli Noise Cancelling System (PNCS), which involves the manufacturer adhering a layer of sound-absorbing foam to the inner liner of the tire to reduce cabin noise in the vehicle. These sizes are identified on the Specs page and in the search results.
Related Information: Noise Reducing Tire Technology
Los neumáticos P Zero (PZ4) de Pirelli pertenecen a la categoría: Rendimiento Máximo Para Verano, son derivados de la experiencia de Pirelli en Formula 1 y han sido desarrollados para algunos de los vehículos, más exclusivos y del más alto rendimiento disponibles en el mercado. Inicialmente se introdujo como neumático original (O.E., por sus siglas en ingles) en vehículos Audi A3 y S3, Lamborghini Huracan LP 580-2 y el Porsche Boxster, Cayman y 911. Los P Zero (PZ4) incluyen tamaños de repuesto al igual que originales. La garantía de Pirelli no cubre neumáticos con rajaduras en el compuesto de caucho, causadas por su uso en temperaturas ambientales por debajo de 45° Fahrenheit (7° Celsius). El P Zero (PZ4), como todo neumático de verano, no fue diseñado para ser reparado, guardado o rodado en temperaturas cercanas al nivel de congelación o superficies con hielo o nieve.
Cada neumático original P Zero (PZ4) se ajusta a las necesidades específicas de la marca y modelo del vehículo. Un compuesto de caucho con sílice y negro de carbón (carbon black), puede ser ajustado de acuerdo a las necesidades del fabricante del vehículo, para proporcionar la combinación deseada, de agarre sobre superficies mojadas o secas, y maniobrabilidad, confort, desgaste lento y eficiencia del uso de combustible. El compuesto de caucho es moldeado en una banda de rodamiento con diseño asimétrico, que cuenta con diferentes hombros externos, dependiendo, si el neumático es para uso original en autos nuevos, autos deportivos o de lujo. En el caso de autos deportivos, el hombro exterior hace énfasis sobre la maniobrabilidad sobre superficies secas, agarre y estabilidad lateral; mientras que en los autos de lujo, el enfoque es sobre mayor confort, niveles de ruidos bajos y resistencia lateral al enfrentar deslizamiento sobre agua (hydroplaning). Los neumáticos P Zero (PZ4) que no son usados como originales, utilizan el diseño que se presenta en autos deportivos. Todas las versiones del P Zero (PZ4), poseen canales circunferenciales anchos para logra una evacuación eficiente del agua y aumentar la resistencia al deslizamiento sobre agua.
La estructura interna cuenta con correas gemelas de acero reforzadas con nailon híbrido y una capa de "Kevlar ZeroDegree". Dependiendo de las características de rendimiento deseadas o la personalidad del vehículo, los neumáticos originales, poseen una estructura de dos capas de poliéster, o de una o dos capas de rayón, ya sea, con una construcción simétrica o asimétrica. Esta personalización permite a los diseñadores de neumáticos, ajustar aún más, el neumático a la personalidad del vehículo.
Tamaños limitados del P Zero (PZ4) se encuentran disponibles con la tecnología de Pirelli "Seal Inside". Esta, utiliza un sellador adhesivo que cubre alrededor del objeto incrustado o el hueco creado por este y lo sella permitiendo continuar sin perder aire. Estos tamaños están identificados en las páginas de especificaciones (Specs) y resultados de búsquedas.
Una cantidad limitada de tamaños del Zero (PZ4), se encuentra disponible con el sistema de cancelación de ruido (Pirelli Noise Cancelling System - PNCS, por sus siglas en inglés), este implica una capa de espuma en la parte interna, que absorbe el sonido y reduce el ruido en la cabina del vehículo. Estos tamaños se identifican en las páginas de Especificación y en los resultados de búsqueda.
Información relacionada Tecnología de reducción de ruido del neumático
Selected Size: 235/45ZR18
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See official manufacturer's warranty brochure for specific details.
New vehicle Original Equipment tire warranties often differ from those covering replacement tires. Consult your vehicle documents to confirm Original Equipment tire warranty coverage.
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(658)Tire Category: Max Performance Summer
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Customer ratings showcase the Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) as an excellent choice for dry traction, with many perfect 10s highlighting sharp handling and confident grip. Wet traction earns strong feedback (scores 7-10), delivering reliable performance in rain, though a few note hydroplaning in heavy downpours. Comfort receives praise for a smooth, quiet ride, with most scores in the 7-10 range. However, treadwear raises concerns-scores frequently dip to 0-6, with many reporting rapid wear even under moderate use. While it excels in its summer-focused design, buyers prioritizing longevity may find its tread life disappointing compared to its dynamic driving performance.
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Most customers rate the Pirelli P Zero's wet traction highly, with scores mostly 8s and 9s, praising confident grip and hydroplaning resistance. While a few lower scores exist, the majority report excellent wet performance for summer driving.
...New england roads can puddle a lot in rain so hydroplaning is very important to me and these work very well...
Over all pleased by the tire. New england roads can puddle a lot in rain so hydroplaning is very important to me and these work very well. These also perform very well in the dry. Feed back from the road is excellent and i can feel everything the tire is doing.
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951017
Awesome for dry and wet...
Awesome for dry and wet. Change to a Pirelli for winter snow. Also awsome
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908088
...They have good wet and dry traction and are a very comfortable tire...
I am pleased with the improved ride that the PZero's provide. They have good wet and dry traction and are a very comfortable tire. The only downside is they tend to flat spot when the car has not been driven for a few days. But, the flat spots disappear within a block or two of driving.
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902083
Customers overwhelmingly rate the Pirelli P Zero's dry traction as excellent, with most scoring 9s and 10s. High marks highlight responsive handling and confident grip, making it a top choice for summer performance driving.
...Best dry cornering grip i have ever experienced - serious fun...
Fantastic dry grip . Bought these on a closeout (2019 manufacture), knew the age was not an issue as i only expected them to last 30,000 miles / 1 year. They will probably not make that. I only use summer tires - no all seasons. Have run Michelin Pilot SS, Bridgestone S001 and these feel equal or better than the others. Best dry cornering grip i have ever experienced - serious fun. Very little rain when they were new, by the time rain season hit they were down to 5 or 6 /32. ie no relevant experience in the wet.
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904647
...They offer great traction in dry conditions and excellent cornering for a heavy SU-EV...
So far I love the tire. I've only had them on the car for three weeks so it's a bit early to judge. They offer great traction in dry conditions and excellent cornering for a heavy SU-EV. They look and sound amazing while driving and provide a really great comfortable ride.
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947290
Tires are extremely responsive and has excellent dry traction...
Tires are extremely responsive and has excellent dry traction, a bit noisy that being said the wear on the tires seems to be high, but that remains to be seen.
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964198
Most customers praise the Pirelli P Zero's comfort, with many 9s and 10s for smooth ride and low noise. A few note occasional noise concerns, but overall satisfaction is excellent for this max performance summer tire.
I'm so happy we decided to get the Perillis for my Lexus 350 ES!!! Best ride ever!!!!!
I'm so happy we decided to get the Perillis for my Lexus 350 ES!!! Best ride ever!!!!!
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920402
...very nice ride. Soft ride. Comfortable.
Surprised! very nice ride. Soft ride. Comfortable.
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915227
...After replacing these crapy tires with P Zero PZ4, which is the second gen of Original P Zero, I am glad to say that they are soooooo much better in terms of comfort, road noise and traction...
I bought these tires to replace my wife's daily driver CLA 250 FWD's OEM Pirelli Cinaturato P7 All Season Run Flat tires. She always complains about these All Season tires because they just don't have enough grip and she gets a lot of wheel spins. After replacing these crapy tires with P Zero PZ4, which is the second gen of Original P Zero, I am glad to say that they are soooooo much better in terms of comfort, road noise and traction. Definitely gonna buy again.
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830365
Despite some 9-10 scores, many report rapid wear and disappointment, with frequent 0-5 ratings citing premature wear and early replacement needs.
After 6000 miles and these tires were losing Traction on wet inclines. I swapped them out and trashed them, def wouldn't buy them again.
6000 miles and these tires were losing Traction on wet inclines. I swapped them out and trashed them, def wouldn’t buy them again.
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970703
These tires have great dry weather traction, average wet weather traction but with only a little over 8k miles I now have to replace them. I have never had to replace a tire at eight thousand miles...
These tires have great dry weather traction, average wet weather traction but with only a little over 8k miles I now have to replace them. I have never had to replace a tire at eight thousand miles. I drive a mustang GTPP and keep traction control on and use a light throttle to prevent vaporizing the tires.
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832585
These tires were a replacement for the exact same tire that lasted 6,000 soft miles... These rears wore in the middle extremely fast. I understand these are performance tires, but 6,000 at $500 a tire is just ridiculous...
These tires were a replacement for the exact same tire that lasted 6,000 soft miles. The only reason I got the same as a replacement is because these match the fronts which are in great shape. These rears wore in the middle extremely fast. I understand these are performance tires, but 6,000 at $500 a tire is just ridiculous. I don't drive this car on a consistent basis but if I did I would be replacing these tires every 60-90 days. That is insane. Once the fronts begin to wear I am definitely switching these out for another brand.
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918296
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