An ideal choice for road riders who want a fast, confidence-inspiring 28 mm clincher for both racing and demanding everyday training.
The Pirelli P ZERO Race is a performance road tyre designed for racing and high-intensity training. Its tube-type clincher format works with a standard inner tube, keeping installation and pressure checks familiar and straightforward. At 235 g in 700x28c, it offers a competitive balance of low weight, road comfort and everyday practicality.
The SmartEVO Compound uses a three-polymer formulation to balance speed, grip and reliability. On the road, that translates to very low rolling resistance with confident handling on both wet and dry asphalt. Independent testing found the P ZERO Race fast and grippy through criterium corners, while also describing it as durable enough for regular training rather than a tyre reserved only for race day.
Under the tread, the 120 TPI TechBELT Road casing includes a puncture-resistant nylon reinforcement layer. This adds reassurance against common road debris without turning the tyre into a heavy training model. Choose the P ZERO Race if you want one road tyre that can cover fast group rides, sportives, hard training sessions and race days with a simple inner-tube setup.
Race-ready road performance
Designed for high-intensity training and racing, with a responsive feel that suits fast road riding and criterium circuits.
SmartEVO Compound
The three-polymer compound balances low rolling resistance with strong grip and reliability on wet or dry asphalt.
TechBELT Road casing
A 120 TPI casing helps keep the tyre light and supple while supporting a quick, controlled ride.
Puncture-resistant reinforcement
A nylon layer beneath the tread adds protection against punctures from common road debris.
Tube-type clincher format
Use it with a standard inner tube for familiar fitting, easy pressure checks and simple roadside repairs.
Confident cornering grip
The tyre delivers a secure, predictable feel when leaning into fast corners, including on slick tarmac.
One tyre for training and racing
Its combination of speed, grip and durability means you can avoid swapping between fragile race tyres and heavier training tyres.
General
Dimensions & weight
Materials & construction
Performance
SmartEVO Compound
A high-performance single-compound formulation built from three polymers to balance grip, speed and reliability. It is designed to deliver strong wet- and dry-road grip with very low rolling resistance.
TechBELT Road
A 120 TPI road casing reinforced with a puncture-resistant nylon layer beneath the tread, adding reliability against punctures without compromising the tyre’s weight or comfort.
Tube-type technology
A practical clincher construction designed for use with an inner tube, offering quick installation and straightforward routine pressure checks.
Pirelli is an Italian tyre brand founded in 1872 in Milan. The company began producing bicycle tyres in 1890, and cycling remains part of its broader tyre portfolio alongside its well-known automotive and motorsport business.
In cycling, Pirelli offers road, gravel and mountain bike tyres and accessories, with top-tier bicycle tyre production taking place in Bollate, just outside Milan. The brand is widely associated with performance tyre development and a long history of innovation across multiple two-wheel and four-wheel categories.
