Pirelli PZero Nero Reviews - Page 3

Given 90% while driving a Alfa Romeo (215/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Replaced 4 x Michelin Exalto PS2 & within a few miles obvious there was much more steering feel & feedback than the Michelins. Greater wet grip also soon apparent. Main difference was feedback & handling. Possibly slightly firmer riding than Michelins which also wore very well.
Helpful 16 - tire reviewed on March 29, 2015
Given 97% while driving a Fiat Stilo (215/45 R17 W) on mostly motorways for 5,000 spirited miles
I have this in my Fiat Stilo Abarth (2.4 litre and 170 bhp) and the car changed completely, it grips and it's very precise on cornering. You can play with it even if it's a heavy car with a hard to use semi-automatic transmission.
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on March 2, 2015
Given 63% while driving a Honda S2000 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
I have had these tires for some time now and finally took them off today with literally NO tread left in them.
The tires were amazing with a couple shortcomings. They are:
1. Very little life in the tires.
2. You will feel every crack on the street, so not meant for comfort.
3. Almost zero grip in the wet. It was a nightmare to be caught out by sudden rains.

Having said that, the positives of the tire were:
1. Amazing response and predictability of the tire.
2. Amazing dry grip with the tire encouraging you to have fun.



All things considered I would definitely buy this tire again. Its a purpose built tire for the dry and as long as you know the weather and know your car, these are the tires for you.
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on September 20, 2014
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Given 89% while driving a Subaru Legacy 3.0R Spec.B 6MT Sedan (215/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 25,000 spirited miles
Great tire, lasted over 3 years. Never had issues in the wet, breaking distance was never compromised, strong sidewall (took a chuck of rubber from the side from mounting the kerb and never affected the tire after), tires were a bit noisy when I first got them but that disappeared after not too long, only a shame I never got to push it's true potential on a track, great stuff!
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on May 24, 2014
Given 53% while driving a Ford Focus ST170 (205/45 R16) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
In dry it's okay,but in wet it just oversteers and understeers at the same time, so it's very hard to control.while taking corners it doesnt give you the trust of P zero.I fitted the neros because pirelli doesnt make regular p zero in this size. After regular p zero these tires are huge disappointment. Even toyo proxes t1r's were better in wet. Would never by again and will switch to michelin ps3.
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on February 9, 2014
Given 81% while driving a Holden 2005 VZ SV6 (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 1,000 average miles
Very good tire. Smooth, quiet and very grippy.
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on January 27, 2014
Given 49% while driving a Jaguar X Type 2.2d (225/40 R18 W) on mostly country roads for 20,000 spirited miles
Performance is just about acceptable. The tire noise transmitted to the interior is appalling for tires which were standard factory fitment, to the point where we considered selling the car. Conversation was impossible at the UK motorway legal limit. Driving off the ferry at Calais was a revelation and the interior noise had totally disappeared, only to re-appear at Dover on our return. We will never fit Pirellis again.
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on January 6, 2014
Given 69% while driving a Fiat Grande Punto TJet (205/45 R17 V) on a combination of roads for 22,000 spirited miles
Mixed use (city-highway-track). It is an state of the art tire on wet (except maybe aquaplaning) but in dry needs good warming before you get maximum grip and the feedback is inadequate. Plus that they wear quickly. Not as quick as Continental's but much more quick than Bridgestone's.
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on October 17, 2013
Given 86% while driving a Alfa Romeo 156 JTD (215/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 25,000 spirited miles
Excellent Tire!
I recommend to all who wants performance tire and get good comfort.
Helpful 14 - tire reviewed on October 7, 2013
Given 49% while driving a Fiat 500 Abarth (205/40 R17) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
This tire is fine in the dry but as soon as roads are wet the traction is significantly reduced and there is a constant feeling on corners that you will suddenly slide or oversteer . Generally poor feedback in dry or wet to the driver .Even with tires at the correct pressures they feel soft and lack positiveness.
Helpful 16 - tire reviewed on October 4, 2013
Given 63% while driving a BMW 330d (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 120,000 spirited miles
I have driven 120k miles in my car and this is the first time with Pirelli. fine in the dry, nice and grippy and progressive. But when it gets wet, they are a liability. My car will spin them up in all gears up to 4th even at low revs which TC takes care of. Switch TC off and be a hooligan but wheel spin in 4th in a straight line at 35 is just silly. I have never experienced tires so poor in the wet and on this will not be using pirellis again. Even the alleged cheaper asian tires are safer in the wet than these are. you have been warned!
Helpful 12 - tire reviewed on September 25, 2013
Given 91% while driving a Volkswagen Corrado VR6 (205/40 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
I don't understand those people who say bad thing about this tire. I drive Corrado Vr6 with 190 horsepower and few modifications. I drive very fast and tire is very good. it's not the best i ever drive but it's really good. even in wet conditions.
They maybe drive those tires with dot xx05...
Helpful 14 - tire reviewed on September 10, 2013