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The New P ZERO TLR
The new generation of The Pirelli P ZERO Race TLR is the highest performing tire in their portfolio as well as being the first tire with a tubeless technology entirely made in Italy.
The introduction of the new SPEEDCORE technology with a 120tpi casing features the use of a layer of compound mixed with aramid which covers the inner layer of the tire, improving the smoothness and the resistance of the rubber. The result: a slightly less stiff but much faster tire. The compound, on the other hand, maintains the same advanced SmartEVO technology, shared with the other high-performance tires in the P ZERO range.
Casing & Compound
SPEEDCORE is the highest-performing tubeless-ready road casing in the range, with a unique design that adds an aramid band within the tire's rubber layer. This new structure adds strength and support to the casing but retains a supple feel for minimal rolling resistance and maximum grip, compared to a tire with a full bead-to-bead aramid construction. The tire also features a 120tpi nylon casing for added puncture protection and maximum security.
SmartEVO is Pirelli's most advanced racing chemical formulation yet for road use, born from their Motorsport experience and collaboration with World Tour teams. It features a single-compound formulation based on three different polymers, each of which provides opposite performances in a perfect blend. The advanced mixture of polymers with 'smart' behaviors are the key elements of the SmartEVO Compound, providing better grip and rolling resistance in any weather condition. The SmartEVO Compound is an high-performance chemical formulation developed for modern road cycling, from everyday training to World Tour racing.
Features:
- 120 TPI SPEEDCORE Casing
- SmartEVO Compound
- Hookless Compatible Tubeless Ready
- Made in Italy
- Black or Tanwall
- 700 x 26/28/30
- 275/295/315 grams
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The product weight specified is an approximate weight based on the manufacturer's specifications (if available) or our measurement of one or two examples. For most products, the weight will typically vary by 5% to 10%.
Specifications
Wheel Size: 700C/29" (ISO 622) | |
Tire Type: Tubeless Ready | |
Threads Per Inch: 120 | |
700 x 26mm - Black | Weight: 275 grams |
Tire Width: 26mm (1.0in) | |
Mfg PartNum: 4149500 | |
700 x 28mm - Black | Weight: 295 grams |
Tire Width: 28mm (1.1in) | |
Mfg PartNum: 4149600 | |
700 x 30mm - Black | Weight: 315 grams |
Tire Width: 30mm (1.2in) | |
Mfg PartNum: 3983700 | |
700 x 26mm - Classic Para (Tanwall) | Weight: 275 grams |
Tire Width: 26mm (1.0in) | |
Mfg PartNum: 3984200 | |
700 x 28mm - Classic Para (Tanwall) | Weight: 295 grams |
Tire Width: 28mm (1.1in) | |
Mfg PartNum: 3984300 | |
700 x 30mm - Classic Para (Tanwall) | Weight: 315 grams |
Tire Width: 30mm (1.2in) | |
Mfg PartNum: 4329500 | |
Reviews
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.
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.
I had these tires put on my Domane the end of March this year. I came from Continental GP5000's and became jaded with them. In my experience the newer compound Conti's were terrible compared to the previous generation. I barely got 1200 miles on them before they really started to show wear. My riding times were a bit faster with the Pirelli's but the best thing is I currently have over 2400 miles on them and I could still probably go a few hundred more miles with them although I have another set going on shortly. I run 28's which is the sweet spot for me and the only issue I had was finding them in stock. Fortunately Bike Tires Direct was able to score enough to fill my recent order. These will be the tires I run from this point forward.
I say so far because I only have about 100 miles on them between a few rides and a race and this is my first tubeless set up. I don�t expect that opinion to change. I went from 700x25 with tubes to 700x28 tubeless. I did a lot of research before settling on the P Zeros. No regrets. They mounted up super easy on Aeolus rims and seem to hold air really well between rides. They dramatically reduce road vibrations and roll really smooth. I�m running them with Orange Seal but fortunately haven�t had to see how well it seals. Looking forward to many more miles on them. This was my first time ordering from BTD but it won�t be my last. Great service.
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.
Yep, these are expensive. But if you are like me, you dig into the data/test from all the 3rd party sites and strive to find the best tire in both rolling resistance and puncture protection. This new version of the P Zero Race TLR takes the crown! I've put about 700 miles on a set already, and they have not disappointed. They hold air well, wear slow, and roll fast!
These tires seem to perform well. I haven't but a couple hundred miles on them so far. I went from a 700x26 tube type to the Pirelli 700x30 tubeless. The ride is substantially better and rolling resistance seems to be about the same. The only negative about them is they were a bit tough to mount on my carbon rims but overall a great tire so far.
No issues with mounting or seating. They hold air well. Pretty tight fit. After I seated, they held air without sealant just fine.
They feel great on the road. Smooth ride for me and they�re just as fast as other race tires I have ridden based on feel and Garmin/Strava tracking.
If they hold up over long term (they are allegedly much more puncture resistant than most race tires), these would be the best road tires I have had
I've gone on several rides with these new 2023 version P Zero Race TLR tires, and I like them so far. They have a good road feel, work great for me at low pressure (less than 60 PSI), and they feel pretty fast -- I've set a couple PR's. We'll see how they hold but but so far, so good. I also rode the previous version of these tires and those were great, lasted more than a year so I expect these ones will hold up well too.
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