The Pirelli P Zero (225/45 R17), achieved the highest overall score in this year’s Auto Express tyre test, coming top in a comparison test against 15 other competitor brands. The magazine test examined several key disciplines including: dry handling, wet handling, dry braking, wet braking, aquaplaning and rolling resistance. Pirelli achieved first overall in the Dry Handling discipline with Auto Express commenting: “None of our contenders inspired as much confidence as the Pirelli , which felt spot-on as soon as we turned into the corner. Grip was plentiful too”.

In the Wet Handling discipline Pirelli also achieved first overall where Auto Express commented: “the remarkable Pirelli was quickest by a clear margin.” The aquaplaning curve test again saw Pirelli achieve first overall.

“What’s required for a strong performance in the wet normally counts against a tyre in dry conditions, and vice versa. But the Pirelli bucks the trend and, unlike most of its competitors here, is superb whatever the weather,” Auto Express commented.

Pirelli Wins Auto Express 2008 Tyre Test

Pirelli PZero

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