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Kenda Klever R/T Tire Review — Off-Road Performance Showdown 2025

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Kenda Klever R/T is the highly recommended rugged(hybrid) terrain tire. It’s designed for light trucks, SUVs, and 4×4 vehicles such as Jeeps. Due to its wide product range, Kenda Klever R/T is many people’s choice. However, not all of them are happy with its performance. In this article, I’ll explain the best uses and give some size selection tips for Kenda Klever R/T. Let’s begin!

Its beefy sidewall works perfectly on loose grounds

Quick Look

Kenda Klever R/T KR60

Kenda Klever R/T KR60 tire
Tested Rating: 7.7/10

From my standpoint as a former Bridgestone engineer, the Kenda Klever R/T proves itself as a reliable performer on wet and dry roads, offering a cozy ride with a touch of noise. Even without a 3PMSF rating, it delivers decent winter traction in most conditions—with the exception of ice. Thanks to its 3-ply sidewalls, its off-road capability is huge, especially when it comes to rock crawling. The trade-off is in tread life, which runs a bit shorter than traditional all-terrains but still outlasts many rugged-terrain competitors.

Note: the Kenda Klever R/T is built specifically for ¾-ton trucks and above, available only in LT sizes, so its on-road manners may feel harsher on SUVs or ½-ton pickups.

Dry Performance

Klever R/T is a good pick for lifted vehicles

Dry performance can be evaluated under three different layers. While one of them is traction which is extremely easy for off-road tires. Though, the other two, cornering stability and steering response may become a complaining point of users. 

Dry Traction

Due to its aggressive pattern design, Kenda Klever R/T can handle dry surfaces.

Rugged(Hybrid) terrain tires have bigger lugs, wider void areas, and relatively softer compounds compared to all-terrain tires. All of these features are implied to improve traction performance.  Innately, all rugged terrain tires have a unique dry traction capability.

Kenda Klever R/T offers reliable traction on dry grounds.

Cornering Stability

Cornering stability is highly important on the highways. Since off-road tires are used by high torque and heavy vehicles, sometimes, drivers feel the floating feeling while cornering at high velocity.

In that case, the sidewall stiffness of the tire is the game-changer. If the tire has relatively weak sidewalls, the sidewall flexes a bit more than expected while turning and that effect handling negatively.

Since it’s only available in LT sizes, Kenda Klever R/T has a tough sidewall structure. Therefore, it has decent cornering stability.

Steering Response

Steering response is the challenge for off-road tires. Especially for rugged-terrain and all-terrain tires.

Kenda Klever R/T has a heavy internal structure. Moreover, its tread has big lugs which generally means poor steering response. However, in my point of view, Kenda optimizes the contact patch perfectly for Klever R/T.

Kenda Klever R/T has wide shoulder blocks and not perfectly but well-designed center blocks that almost work like robust tire rib(robust center rib offers better steering response). Well, still, it has an average steering response.

Note: Due to test results(see the document in the ‘Sizes’ section), Kenda Klever R/T has almost the same steering response time as the top-notch competitors. I’d like to say average because it’s only available in LT sizes. LT tires can’t offer a quick steering response as P-Metric tires do.

Wet Performance

Wet performance has two different dimensions. Wet traction and hydroplaning resistance.

Off-road tires have a questionable wet performance. While mud-terrain tires have traction issues due to their weak contact patch, all-terrain tires have some hydroplaning issues due to their poor water evacuation capability.

Lucky, Kenda Klever R/T is a rugged-terrain tire. These tires are the best off-road tires on the wet road. Let’s talk about the reasons!

Wet Traction

Wet traction is related to two things. Compound stiffness and sipe density.

Rugged(hybrid) tires have a good amount of void area on their tread. In fact, this is a huge issue for wet traction.  If the tire doesn’t have enough sipe to increase the biting area, there is no way that they provide traction on the wet grounds.

Regarding Kenda Klever R/T, its award-winning design pays off. This tire has an acceptable amount of notches and has a soft compound that has a positive effect on traction. Hence, its wet grip ability is similar to its competitors.

I can confidently say that you’ll never have traction issues with Kenda Klever R/T.

However, still, the wet braking distance of off-road tires isn’t trustable. So, be careful anyway.

Hydroplaning Resistance

Unlike the common knowledge, mud and rugged terrain tires have a unique hydroplaning resistance. I know some people complaining about this but I guess they confuse it with dry braking distance.

Hydroplaning resistance is related to water evacuation capability. Hence, wide grooves and open shoulder blocks always work best. 

Due to its massive water evacuation capability, Kenda Klever R/T has decent hydroplaning resistance.

Note from the Expert: When it comes to rain, I always emphasize two things: compound grip and water evacuation. You can see the full details in my analysis, but if you take just one thing away, remember that an AT tire’s stiff nature makes achieving top-tier wet performance a constant battle. This is why the question, Are All-Terrain Tires Good in Rain?, requires a nuanced answer that balances tread design against rubber stiffness.

Winter Performance

Kenda Klever R/T is a studdable tire

Winter performance is generally misunderstood by most reviewers. The light snow, deep snow, and ice performances are related to completely different things. Evaluating them under the one title is nonsense. Moreover, it might be dangerous for other people.

So, I’ll evaluate the winter performance of Kenda Klever R/T regarding the above conditions.

Light-Snow Performance

Light snow performance is similar to wet performance. The only needed extra feature is the self-cleaning capability.

Due to its relatively fluffy compound and horizontal notches, Kenda Klever R/T offers decent light-snow traction. However, still, if you’re looking for the best light-snow traction, you might look for something with 3PMSF.

Note: Kenda Klever R/T doesn’t have 3PMSF marking(what it is?).

Deep-Snow Traction

Deep snow is where Kenda Klever R/T shines. Due to its deep tread(17” to 19” depending on size), it has massive loose ground performance. Moreover, its staggered shoulder also increases the biting edges and improves loose ground traction.

If you need deep snow traction, you may stop searching and go with Kenda Klever R/T.

Ice Traction

Since Kenda Klever R/T can be stud-able, its ice performance is changeable.

Without studs,

If you’re not going to mount studs, I don’t recommend using this tire on icy grounds. Kenda Klever R/T’s contact patch is weak and has tons of void areas. It’s not safe to drive it on ice.

With studs,

You may increase Kenda Klever R/T’s ice performance with a stud(TSMI #15). Studs increase its traction capability by around 10-15% which makes them a usable tire on icy grounds.

Note from the Expert: Our discussions often boil down to the core tradeoff. On one hand, you must understand why all-terrain tires are truly effective in deep snow, but not on ice. On the other hand, you face the 3PMSF Paradox—the hidden cost of that badge. The short answer is: The 3PMSF badge certifies traction, but it costs you durability. Dive into our full analysis on the critical 3PMSF rating for severe winter and off-road service, and its hidden costs, before you risk your rig on the trail.

Riding Quality

Off-road tires generally offer good riding quality. In that case, the order is as follows,

  1. Mud-terrain
  2. Rugged-terrain
  3. All-terrain

As you all realized, the ride quality is related to internal structure as well as compound stiffness. So, mud-terrain tires with a fluffy compound and internal structure that have the ability to perform on low air pressure perform best. They are followed by rugged terrain tires and all-terrain tires take the last place.

Regarding Kenda Klever R/T, if you’re looking for a soft and smooth ride, you may look for something like Nitto Ridge Grappler. However, still, it’s a good option for above 3/4 trucks.

Kenda Klever R/T is mainly built for 3/4 tons of above-light trucks. Therefore, its riding quality for lower-grade vehicles might be a bit stiff for some of you. In that case, I recommend the C or D load range to improve riding quality.

Road Noise

Compare to other successful features, it looks like road noise is where Kenda sacrificed. In my point of view, this trade pays off.

Due to increased traction, the tires need wide grooves and stiff compounds compared to all-season tires.

Even though its interlocked center blocks close the gap into the center section, it still makes some noise due to its aggressive pattern.

Kenda Klever R/T can reduce the noise but it’s not the best one in that case. If you’re looking for a deaf ride, you may check the Kenda Klever AT2(review) instead.

Note from the Expert: For years, choosing all-terrain meant accepting noise—a true compromise for off-road grip. That’s why the question, Are All-Terrain Tires Louder than Highway Tires?, used to have a simple “yes” answer. Now, with the rise of on-road models, the core issue has shifted from noise to overall refinement. To fully understand which side of the comfort spectrum you’re buying into, you need to determine Are All-Terrain Tires Good for Daily Driving?—a question that depends entirely on the tire’s construction, not just the name.

Mileage

The tire wear evenly

Even though it has a softer compound compared to all-terrain tires, though, its compound is stiffer than its competitors. Moreover, its heavy-duty design is proof of its long-lasting rubber.

Kenda especially states that Kenda Klever R/T has a massive cut&chipping resistance. According to my deep research, they’ve got a point.

This tire is one of the most long-lasting rugged(hybrid) terrain tires on the market. However, this tread life is completely related to you. Like all off-road tires, Kenda Klever R/T tends to wear unevenly and uneven wearing is the enemy of tread life.

I can confidently say that if you’ll pay attention to rotation time(I recommend 5,000 miles but as far as I see, people get decent wear life even with the period of 15,000 miles), you can get hight satisfying tread life.

Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,

If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:

https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

Warranty

Kenda doesn’t offer any treadwear warranty for this product.

Even though it doesn’t have a mileage warranty, Kenda covers up its product with other warranty types like uniformity.

If you’d like to check the warranty statement: https://automotive.kendatire.com/en-us/tire-tech/warranty/

Off-Road Performance

Off-road performance can be divided into two. Mild and severe off-road.

Since rugged-terrain tires place somewhere between mud and all-terrain tires, they can handle both at a certain level.

Though, it’s completely manufacturers’ decision to decide on the strongest side of the tire. Some of them prioritize on-road manners and built a tire for mild off-road, yet, others prefer severe off-road performance.

Luckily, Kenda prefers severe off-road performance that also contains mild usage. However, I still prefer to analyze its performance under 4 different sub-titles.

Note from the Expert: Every successful day on the trail is about preparation and physics, because tire longevity is earned, not given. Before you even start, you must master the critical link between tire pressure and load range for every rig to maximize your contact patch. Once moving, remember your ultimate off-road armor is your sidewall protection against the inevitable pinch flat. And finally, your traction on the obstacle is dictated by choosing the right aggressive vs hybrid tread pattern for your terrain. Master those three steps, and your rig will be ready for anything.

Dirt and Gravel Traction

Dirt and gravel traction is the default feature for off-road tires. Dirt is the starting point of the off-road. Then the gravel comes.

Since both are easy peasy for rugged-terrain tires, I’m going to evaluate both together.

Regarding dirt,

Due to its lugged-type pattern and wide grooves that can clean itself perfectly, Kenda Klever R/T provides huge dirt traction.

Regarding gravel,

Gravel is similar to dirt. The only difference is tires sometimes hold the rock. Hence, they lose traction capability. Kenda Klever R/T’s shoulders are the only section of its tread that might hold rocks(narrow grooves). However, Kenda solves this issue with a stone ejector placement. These ejectors throw the rock out of the tread and provide consistent traction. Moreover, its sidewalls inhold sidewall protectors which keep your sidewall safe from any kind of external damage. Unique improvement for a gravel performance.

Sand Traction

The best tire on the sand is the tire with a minimum lug. Therefore, people use smooth balloon tires for sand driving. However, sand driving is still possible for rugged terrain with air-down use.

Due to its high traction capability and wide grooves, Kenda Klever R/T has a high possibility to stick you into the sand. 

However, Kenda Klever R/T has a satisfying self-cleaning capability which is the key to decent sand performance. So, I can confidently say that it’ll handle sand with ease. However, I’m not an expert on sand driving. Therefore, I’ll leave you guys a video to decide.

Mud Traction

Mud traction is related to tread depth, self-cleaning, and water evacuation capability. Luckily, Kenda Klever R/T has it all.

Due to its large volume of void area, this tire can clean itself and evacuate the water with ease. Moreover, its deep tread helps it to throw the mud out in early tread life.

I can confidently say that Kenda Klever R/T has a trustworthy mud traction. Moreover, according to field tests, Kenda Klever R/T is leading its category. However, this category contains only hybrid tires. So, expecting mud-terrain tire performance is a bit utopic.

Rock Crawling

If you follow my blog, you know that I’m in love with the BF Goodrich KO2’s rock climbing performance. However, its empery ends now.

All right guys, this tire has a phenomenal design for rock crawling. Its compound, sidewalls, flexibility… This tire is awesome for rock crawling.

Due to its 3-ply sidewalls, cut&chipping resisted compound, durable but flexible cords, and beefy lugs on the sidewall that protect from puncturing; Kenda Klever R/T is one of the best tires for rock crawling. Strongly recommended!

Sizes

Kenda’s size range is limited. However, it’s available in the most popular sizes.

Kenda has a size sheet that includes popular applications and test reports, to reach out –> https://automotive.kendatire.com/media/736114/kenda_kr601_sales-sheet-060121.pdf

15”16”17”18”20”22”24”
33×9.50R15LT Load Range: C Rating: 113QLT235/70R16 Load Range: C Rating: 104/101R33×10.50R17LT Load Range: E Rating: 121R33×12.50R18LT Load Range: F Rating: 122R33×12.50R20LT Load Range: F Rating: 119R33X12.50R22LT Load Range: F Rating: 114R33X12.50R24LT Load Range: F Rating: F 106Q
35×12.50R15LT Load Range: C Rating: 113Q33×12.50R17LT Load Range: E Rating: 120R35×12.50R18LT Load Range: E Rating: 123R35×12.50R20LT Load Range: F Rating: 125R35×12.50R22LT Load Range: F Rating: 121R35×12.50R24LT Load Range: F Rating: 116Q
35×10.50R17LT Load Range: D Rating: 121RLT265/65R18 Load Range: E Rating: 122/119R37×12.50R20LT Load Range: F Rating: 128R37×12.50R22LT Load Range: F Rating: 127Q
35×12.50R17LT Load Range: E Rating: 121RLT275/65R18 Load Range: E Rating: 123/120RLT275/55R20 Load Range: E Rating: 120R
37×12.50R17LT Load Range: D Rating: 124RLT275/70R18 Load Range: E Rating: 125/122RLT285/55R20 Load Range: E Rating: 122R
LT235/80R17 Load Range: E Rating: 120/117RLT285/75R18 Load Range: E Rating: 129/126R
LT245/75R17 Load Range: E Rating: 121/118R
LT265/70R17 Load Range: E Rating: 121/118R
LT285/70R17 Load Range: E Rating: 121/118R

Most tire sizes begin with modifier letters(P, LT, etc.) that identify the type of vehicle or type of service for which they were designed. Here is a perfect guide for reading tire size –> https://tireterrain.com/how-to-read-tire-size/

Tire Size Selection: The Basics You Can’t Skip

Even the best tread design can’t rescue a tire that’s built too weak. Back when I was testing tires at Bridgestone, I saw all-terrain models that should’ve performed but fell short — simply because the basics (size, load strength, and speed rating) weren’t matched to the vehicle.

P-Metric vs. LT (Light Truck) Tires

The first step is knowing whether you need LT or passenger tires. LT (Light Truck) tires are built with extra reinforcement and stiff sidewalls, designed for towing, hauling, or off-road use. Passenger (P-metric) tires are lighter, smoother, and tuned for daily comfort and fuel efficiency — but they’ll flex more under load.

Understanding Tire Load Range: XL vs. E-Load

Then comes the tire load index and load range — essentially your tire’s strength rating. Here’s where things split between passenger XL and LT E:

  • XL (Extra Load) is a passenger tire with reinforced sidewalls. It can handle a bit more pressure (~41 PSI) than a standard SL tire and is perfect for SUVs, crossovers, or light trucks that carry extra gear, passengers, or small trailers. XL tires ride softer and quieter than LT options, making them ideal for daily use.

  • E Load Range is an LT tire class built with a much thicker casing. E-rated tires can handle far more pressure (up to ~80 PSI) and heavier loads, which makes them essential for ¾-ton and 1-ton trucks towing trailers or hauling close to max capacity. The trade-off is weight, stiffer ride, more road noise, and a small drop in fuel efficiency.

Put simply: XL is for “extra luggage and family,” while E is for “truck bed full of bricks or a car trailer.”

Why the Tire Speed Rating Matters for Safety

Finally, don’t overlook the tire speed rating. It’s not just about top speed — it measures how well a tire handles heat and stress at highway pace. Lower ratings (like S) tend to ride softer and last longer, while higher ratings (H, T) feel more stable and responsive under sharp maneuvers. Heat build-up is the silent killer of tires, and speed rating is your safeguard.

Bottom line: Match your tire’s construction (LT vs P-metric), load range (XL vs E), and speed rating to your vehicle’s demands. Get those right, and everything else — off-road grip, winter traction, comfort — will finally perform the way it was designed to.

Conclusion

Depending on your expectations, Kenda Klever R/T can be a perfect tire for your vehicle. You may see the below table to see what to expect.

Kenda Klever R/T
Best forReal sharp looking,
minimal road noise,
3/4 ton or above light truck or full-size SUV owners who are looking for flotation-size tire that works well on the highway,
working trucks,
severe winter conditions
CategoryRugged Terrain Tires
VehicleLight Truck, SUV
Available Sizes (Rim)Check Available Sizes
Made InDong Nai Province, Vietnam
LabelsM+S
Warranty (P-metric)N/A
Warranty (LT Sizes)N/A

I hope the article was helpful. If you have any further questions, please leave them in the below section. Have a safe ride folks!

Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT Review

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Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT is Goodyear’s new generation on-road all-terrain tire. This tire is built for medium-duty 4WD trucks, pickups, and sport utility vehicles. Moreover, it’s an OEM tire of the Ford F150 which is one of the most popular vehicles in the USA. Even though its building intent is slightly different than tough all-terrain tires, it’s a perfect pick for those who want to combine an aggressive appearance with smooth highway driving.

Wide grooves increase its water evacuation capability
Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT
Best for4WD owners who are mostly driving on the highway or city
4-season traction,
an all-terrain tire that is capable of handling mild weekend off-roads,
quiet and smooth ride
CategoryAll-Terrain Tire
VehicleLight Truck, SUV
Made InUSA
Warranty (P-metric)N/A
Warranty (LT Sizes)N/A
Available Sizes (Rim)16”, 17”, 18”
LabelsM+S

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT has a decent wet and dry performance. Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT is one of the most coziest and quiet all-terrain tires in its category. It’s exceptionally fuel-efficient and surprisingly doing very well on snowy surfaces. On the other hand, it’s not capable of severe off-road driving.

Table of Contents

Dry Performance

The dry performance of all-terrain tires can be evaluated under two different categories. The first one is dry traction which is easy peasy for all-terrain tires due to their high traction capability. Though, the second evaluation criteria handling can be a problem from time to time.

Dry Traction

The main duty of all-terrain tires is traction. Well, among the other conditions, dry traction is the easiest one.

Due to its hybrid(rib+lug) design, its dry traction capability is phenomenal. However, if you need maximum traction, this isn’t your tire. This tire is mainly built for highway performance and comfort. Therefore, its tread is narrower than the maximum traction all-terrain tires.

Note: Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT is a milder version of Goodyear TrailRunner A/T.

Steering Response

Center Section

Steering response is affected by compound stiffness and tread design. So, in that case, firm compounds and less aggressive center section design work best.

Regarding Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT, it has a relatively soft compound due to increasing its traction capability. Well, that is a bad sign for a quick steering response. Though, its design is outstanding for decent steering response.

Due to its continuous center rib and narrow tread, it has a decent steering response.

Cornering Stability

In my point of view, cornering stability is where Wrangler Territory AT stays behind. As I mentioned earlier, this tire most focuses on comfort. Therefore, it has relatively softer and flexible sidewalls.

Due to its delicate sidewalls, its cornering stability isn’t solid as LT tires. However, it still has decent cornering stability for unloaded usage.

Wet Performance

The wet performance of all-terrain tires is always questionable. Well, this situation doesn’t cause by traction but by hydroplaning resistance. Due to their voided contact patch, all-terrain tires tend to aquaplane. Well, Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT is quite different than regular all-terrain tires. Let’s see how it performs on the wet grounds.

Wet Traction

Wet traction can be a problem for some all-terrain tires. Because of their voided pattern, all-terrain tires sometimes struggle to hold the surface completely. Well, this equation generally happens to the tires with a low-siping ratio.

Well, the situation is the opposite for Wrangler Territory AT.  It has a narrow pattern and more importantly narrowed void area. When you combine these features with a highly-siped rubber and soft compound, there is no way that you can get bad wet traction.

Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT has a decent wet traction capability.

Hydroplaning Resistance

Hydroplaning is the enemy of all-terrain tires. In that case, water evacuation capability and the fulfilled contact patch are the game-changer.

Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT ensures both of them. It has extremely fulfilled tread and 4 circumferential grooves that improve the water evacuation capability significantly. Well, those features make it a trustworthy tire for wet driving.

Winter Performance

Winter performance is the weakest point of this tire. In that case, its narrow and shallow tread cause traction issues. However, to be fairer, I’m going to evaluate its winter performance under three different conditions.

The first one is the light snow. I mean a few inches of snow. Such snow like this generally doesn’t decrease the performance of all-terrain tires. However, Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT has a minor problem out here. For the bowless roads, it’s decent. However, with a bit of incline, you must drive in 4WD. 

Secondly deep snow. Well, its tread depth is really low for all-terrain tires. Therefore, it’s not capable of loose grounds like snow.

And then lastly, icy surfaces. In that case, its fulfilled contact patch works perfectly. Moreover, it has fluffy and soft compounds that grip the ice with ease. So, the tire can handle the ice better than all-terrain tires.

Note: Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT doesn’t mark with 3PMSF(what it is?). Therefore, its winter capability decreases with the air temperature. I recommend giving them a little try before using them in freezing conditions.

Ride Quality

Ride quality is the main focus of this tire. To achieve this goal, Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT has an elegant sidewall structure.

So, when you combine these sidewalls with narrow tread and low tread depth, the riding quality is significantly increasing.

Wrangler Territory AT offers a highly smooth ride. I strongly recommend it!

Road Noise

Road noise is related to center section design more than any other feature. So, this tire has a continuous center rib. In fact, it has more rib design than lug design.

Due to its narrow void area and solid center section, Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT provide a deaf ride.

Tread Life

The tread life of this tire is a bit tricky. It has 560 UTQG which is almost 20% higher than Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac.

However, its tread depth is 10/32”. So, maybe it’ll not wear so quickly but its consumable rubber piece is limited. Yet, its rib-type design increases its even wearing(uneven wearing types) capability and that makes it a decent tire regarding tread life.

Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,

If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:

https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

Fuel Efficiency

Okay, guys, this section is crucial because I’m going to talk assertively.

I don’t think that you can find a more fuel-efficient all-terrain tire than Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT.

Due to its narrow and shallow tread and lightweight, this tire is extremely fuel-efficient. Highly recommend it if this is your priority.

Off-Road Performance

Off-road performance is a decision point for most light truck users. So, if you’re one of them, especially a severe off-road lover, I recommend you to stop reading and move on to this article –> https://tireterrain.com/falken-wildpeak-at-trail-review/

For the mild off-road users, let’s continue!

So, Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT has strengths and weaknesses regarding off-road type. Still, I recommend not expecting too much.

Gravel

Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT has okay gravel performance. Its design is similar to highway terrain tire which is highly capable of gravel driving. Though worth reminding, you must protect these slim sidewalls from sharp rocks.

Mud

This section is completely the same as the winter performance.

It has okay performance for a couple of inches after that it becomes dangerous.

Rock Crawling

Let me know if you can stand for more than 15 minutes. This tire isn’t good for rock crawling.

Sand

Folks, these tires perform perfectly on the sand. I know it has a narrow tread for decent sand driving. However, its fulfilled pattern has relatively low traction capability which is perfect for sand drivers.

This tire is a lottery for sand drivers. I strongly recommend it!

Conclusion

Goodyear Wrangler Trailrunner AT is a specific tire. It’s not going to perform perfectly for most of you. Yet, if you ensure the below points. It might make you feel like you make a draft pick stealing!

Goodyear Wrangler Territory AT
Best for4WD owners who are mostly driving on the highway or city
4-season traction,
an all-terrain tire that is capable of handling mild weekend off-roads,
quiet and smooth ride
CategoryAll-Terrain Tire
VehicleLight Truck, SUV
Made InUSA
Warranty (P-metric)N/A
Warranty (LT Sizes)N/A
Available Sizes (Rim)16”, 17”, 18”
LabelsM+S
Take It!Leave It!
For a cozy rideOff-road is your priority
For a deaf rideWinter performance is what you need
Treasure for sand drivers!Towing!
Fuel efficiency is must for you!

I hope the article was helpful. If you have any further questions, please leave them in the below section. Have a safe ride folks!

Firestone WeatherGrip Review

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Firestone Weather Grip is an all-weather tire that can be used on sedans, coupes, SUVs, crossovers, and station wagons. Since it has a 3PMSF marking, it’s a perfect solution for those who are looking for a one-tire solution for a whole year long. All-weather tires are slightly different than all-season tires. The difference brings along advantages and disadvantages. Let’s dig into it and detailly analyze them!

Firestone WeatherGrip has a blocky pattern
Firestone WeatherGrip
Best forDrivers who are looking for a winter-focused all-season tire
Test Reportvs Celcius Sport & Quatrac Pro & Altimax 365 AW
(May 16, 2022)
CategoryGrand Touring All-Weather
VehiclePassenger Car/Minivan/SUV
Weight18 – 29 lbs
Made InUSA
Warranty65,000 Miles
Available Sizes (Rim)15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”
Labels3PMSF

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Firestone Weathergrip is a unique tire regarding dry and wet performance. Though, what makes Firestone Weathergrip special is its winter traction no matter how icy the surface is. It outperforms even some winter tires in every winter condition but ice. Moreover, it has a highly smooth ride for its aggressive design. However, its tread life isn’t satisfying as its other features, and it’s a slightly noisy tire. 

All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet

Finding the most suitable one for you among thousands of tires is very difficult.

My team & I have analyzed 100 different tires and generated this ‘Quick Answer Sheet‘ for those who don’t wanna spend too much time during tire selection.

Before we start, here are the incredibly helpful articles I highly recommend to take a look at;

Below the table, you can find my favorite tires that I have classified according to your needs.
All-Season Tires Cheat Sheet
NameBest forWorks Best onArticles3PMSFRoad NoiseMileageResponsivenessRiding ComfortWarrantyFuel EconomyWet PerformanceMild WinterSevere Winter

Michelin Crossclimate 2
( Check Price – Test Report )

Year Round Usage & Tread LifeSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivansReviewYesDecentElegantElegantDecent60,000DecentElegantElegantDecent
Michelin Primacy Tour A/S
( Check Price – Test Report )		Everything but severe winter tractionSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoElegantElegantElegantElegant45,000 – 55,000DecentElegantAverageFairy Well
Bridgestone WeatherPeak
( Check Price – Test Report )		Smooth & quiet 4 season drivingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivansReviewYesElegantDecentElegantElegant70,000ElegantDecentElegantAverage
Bridgestone DriveGuard Plus
( Check Price – Test Report )		Great all-round run-flat tireSUV, CUV, Sedans, CoupesReviewNoAverageExcellentExcellentExcellent65,000AverageExcellentDecentAverage
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
( Check Price – Test Report )		4-Season performance-driven ridingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewYesElegantDecentElegantElegant50,000DecentElegantElegantAverage
Vredestein HiTrac All-Season
( Check Price –Test Report )		Year round performance with great handlingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsNoDecentDecentElegantDecent70,000DecentElegantDecentAverage
Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3
( Check Price – Test Report )		Great all-round performance + mild winterSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoElegantElegantElegantElegant70,000ElegantDecentDecentAverage
Nokian WRG4
( Check Price )		Traction focused 4 season drivingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivansReviewYesDecentDecentDecentElegant65,000AverageElegantElegantDecent
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
( Check Price –Test Report )		Year-round traction + handlingSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVs, minivans–YesAverageDecentElegantElegant60,000AverageElegantElegantAverage
Firestone WeatherGrip
( Check Price –Test Report )		Winter-focused 4 season drivingSedans, coupes, crossoversReviewYesAverageFairy WellAverageDecent65,00Fairy WellAverageElegantElegant
BF Goodrich Advantage Control
( Check Price –Test Report )		Quiet & smooth 3 season traction + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoDecentDecentElegantDecent65,000 – 75,000ElegantDecentAveragePoor
Kumho Crugen HP71
( Check Price – Test Report )		Decent all-round performance + light snowCUV, SUVReviewNoAverageAverageDecentDecent65,000DecentDecentDecentFairy Well
Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra
(Check Price – Test Report )		Long lasting performance for squishy regionsCrossovers, SUVs, light trucksReviewNoDecentDecentDecentDecent70,000DecentElegantDecentFairy Well
Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring AS
(Check Price)		Affordable 3 season tractionSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoAverageAverageDecentDecent70,000DecentAverageFairy WellPoor
Goodyear Assurance All-Season
( Check Price – Test Report )		Affordable all-round 3 season + light snow performanceSedans, minivansReviewNoDecentDecentDecentDecent65,000DecentDecentAverageFairy Well
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife
( Check Price – Test Report )		Longevitiy focused 3 season traction + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers, minivansReviewNoDecentElegantElegantElegant85,000ElegantDecentAveragePoor
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
( Check Price – Test Report )		Comfort-focused 3 season traction + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers, minivansReviewNoElegantDecentElegantElegant80,000ElegantElegantDecentFairy Well
Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive
(Check Price – Test Report )		Above average all-round performanceSedans, coupes, crossovers, SUVsReviewNoDecentElegantElegantElegant60,000AverageElegantDecentAverage
Michelin Defender T+H
(Check Price – Test Report )		Efficiency focused 3 season performanceSedans, coupes, crossoversvs Crossclimate 2NoDecentDecentDecentDecent80,000ElegantDecentFairy WellPoor
BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sport
( Check Price – Test Report )		Long lasting 4 season performance + handlingSedans, coupes, crossovers–NoAverageDecentDecentDecent60,000 – 70,000AverageDecentDecentFairy Well
Continental TrueContact Tour
( Check Price – Test Report )		Smooth & long-lasting 3 season performance + light snowSedans, coupes, crossovers–NoDecentDecentDecentDecent70,000 – 80,000DecentElegantAverageFairy Well
Yokohama Avid Ascend LX
( Check Price – Test Report )		Long-lasting & responsive 4 season performanceSedans, coupes, crossovers, minivansNoDecentElegantElegantElegant85,000ElegantDecentDecentFairy Well
Laufenn S Fit AS
(Check Price)		Long-lasting sporty drivingSUV, CUV, Sedans, CoupesReviewNoDecentDecentExcellentDecent45,000DecentDecentAveragePoor

Depending on your needs, the below article might help;

Table of Contents

Dry Performance

Dry performance can be evaluated under three different sub-titles which are dry traction, cornering stability, and steering response.

While dry traction is a piece of cake, steering response and cornering stability sometimes can be an issue due to aggressive design and relatively heavy internal structure.

Let’s see how Firestone Weathergrip performs under these circumstances.

Dry Traction

All-weather(see the best ones) and all-season tires are the improved versions of summer tires regarding traction. Even though these improvements are mainly focused on cold-weather traction, they also have a huge impact on dry traction.

Due to its extremely notched rubber and fluffy and sticky compound, Firestone Weathergrip has outstanding dry traction capability. Yet, in my point of view, this feature is a must for all-weather tires(see the best ones). So, nothing much to be impressed with.

Steering Response

Steering response is related to two technical features. The weight of the tire and a pattern type.

Regarding weight, Firestone Weathergrip has an extremely light structure which is a huge advantage for some cases. Well, steering response is one of them. Light-weight tires need less force to turn each side. Hence, they generally have a quicker steering response.

Moreover, the design of the Firestone Weathergrip is directional. Luckily, this is a massive advantage for rapid steering response. In that case, its asymmetrical and sectional center rib will slightly decrease your steering response. However, its extremely soft compound creates an advantage out here and gives this tire cannonball steering response.

Firestone Weathergrip is a reliable option for quick steering response. Though worth reminding, the response time tends to decrease in cold weather conditions. This is a natural reaction of the tire. I’ll talk about it detailly in the winter performance section.

Cornering Stability

Cornering stability is totally related to tires’ internal structure. Especially, sidewalls.

In this case, strong sidewalls are the game-changers. Due to complete this mission, Firestone uses an extra nylon reinforcement. This reinforcement helps the tire to keep its shape while cornering at a high pace.

Firestone Weathergrip has trustworthy cornering stability.

TireRack has tested this tire with General AltiMAX 365 AW. If you’d like to see  results: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/chartDisplay.jsp?ttid=267

Wet Performance

Its extremely siped rubber contains tons of biting edges

The wet performance of all-season tires is generally unquestionable. Due to their rib-type designs and continuous circumferential grooves, their wet performance is decent. 

However, the softness of the compound also affects wet performance. Especially, hydroplaning resistance. In that case, the firm compound works better.

Under the light of information above, let’s evaluate Wintergrip’s wet performance.

Wet Traction

Wet traction is where it shines. Due to its exceedingly notched rubber and fluffy compound, it has extraordinary dry traction capability.

Firestone Weathergrip has trustworthy wet traction. Yet, wet traction isn’t something you have to worry about for all-weather tires. The real issue is hydroplaning resistance. 

Hydroplaning Resistance

Hydroplaning resistance is also known as aquaplaning. It’s basically the skate feeling when braking at high speed while it’s raining. It’s vital and all-about water evacuation capability.

Due to their increased void areas, all-weather and winter tires sometimes struggle because of hydroplaning. In this case, a solid contact patch is a game-changer.

Based on its 4 circumferential grooves and optimized contact patch, Firestone Weathergrip has an alpha plus hydroplaning resistance. In that case, its directional pattern also helps a lot. 

Winter Performance

Keeping the tread clean is the key for decent winter performance

Because of the 3PMSF marking(what it is?), we’re all expecting an elegant winter performance from Firestone Wintergrip. However, 3PMSF marking states the winter harmony of the compound. So, decent and all-round winter performance also needs an efficient contact patch. 

Unlike others, I would like to classify its winter performance according to particular winter conditions.

Light-Snow Traction

Light-snow traction is highly similar to wet traction. The only difference is self-cleaning capability is a must for decent light-snow traction.

I’ve already talked about the notches and soft compound. So, out here, I wanna talk about the sectional lugs. Instead of one big lug, Firestone prefers sectional lugs for this tire. This preference increases the movement capability of lugs. Moreover, self-cleaning capability.

Firestone Weather Grip has an awesome light-snow traction capability. I strongly recommend it.

Note: The steering response of all-weather tires tends to decrease for all-season tires. However, all-weather tires have a huge advantage in winter steering response due to their freezing-resist compounds. 

Deep-Snow Traction

Deep-snow traction of all-season and all-weather tires are generally limited due to their low tread depth. In this case, the void area is another game-changer. However, increasing these two deal death blow to riding comfort. Therefore, the manufacturers usually don’t prefer to increase these two.

Regarding Firestone Weathergrip, things are a bit different. It looks like Firestone decided to cut some from comfort due to increased winter performance.

Firestone Weathergrip has a regular tread depth. Though, its void area ratio is higher than most all-weather and all-season tires. Therefore, its deep snow traction is higher than almost every tire in its category.

Note: All-weather tires are a combination of all-weather and winter tires. Well, they are usually closer to the all-season tires. However, Firestone Weathergrip’s priority is a winter performance. Hence, it’s closer to winter tires.

Ice Traction

Ice traction is related to the fulfilled contact patch. While deep snow traction needs a void area, it’s the opposite for ice traction.

The pattern is very-well siped, therefore it offers some traction on icy grounds. However, such a void area can’t make it the perfect tire for ice.

Even though it has above-average ice traction, Firestone Weathergrip’s ice performance is limited compared to winter/ice tires(see the list of them).

Ride Quality

Blocky patterns tend to make some noise

The ride quality of the tire is related to contour, internal structure, and compound. 

Contour states the height and width of the tire. While wide tires offer better ride quality, this is the opposite of tall tires. Regarding Firestone Weathergrip(product page), it’s neither tall nor narrow tire. Well, due to its low tread, it can be counted as a relatively short tire. However, I think it’s totally similar to all-season tires. No plus or minus points for its contour.

Regarding compound and internal, it’s alpha plus. Due to its single-ply polyester casing, it has a flexible internal structure which makes it highly smooth while going through the bumps. Moreover, its compound is fluffy as hell. Therefore, unlike most Bridgestone and Firestone tires, it’s an exceedingly cozy tire.

Fuel Efficiency

Due to its fluffy compound, it has high rolling resistance. Well, too much sipe also negatively impacts it.

Even though it’s a lightweight tire, it still consumes a bit much gas. I don’t recommend it for commercial usage.

Road Noise

Road noise is where Firestone gives away for better winter performance. 

Firestone Weathergrip has an increased void area ratio. This ratio is a bit higher than regular all-season tires. Moreover, its sectional center works have a negative impact in that case. 

If I’ll say this tire is extremely noisy, it would be unfair. However, compared to other premium-level all-weather tires, it stays a bit behind. Yet, I think this increase in noise level covers the improvement in the winter performance.

Tread Life

The Tread life of all-weather tires is lower than most all-season tires. Well, that is caused by their softer compounds. A side note for here, 3PMSF marking generally decreases the tread life by about 15%. 

Firestone Weathergrip has a short tread life for a premium all-season tire. However, you’ll get an all-season tire with winter performance in return for some tread life. I take this trade every time. 

Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,

If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:

https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

Warranty

Firestone offers 65,000 miles treadwear warranty for this product. So, if you’ll rotate your tires every 5,000 miles, even though you don’t reach 65,000 miles, you’re free to replace them.

Firestone also offers 90 days buy&try guarantee. As a former Bridgestone engineer, I don’t buy it. 90 days isn’t enough to evaluate a tire.

Firestone Warranty Document: https://www.tirerack.com/images/pdf/warranty/BS0121.pdf

Sizes

Most tire sizes begin with modifier letters(P, LT, etc.) that identify the type of vehicle or type of service for which they were designed. Here is a perfect guide for reading tire size –> https://tireterrain.com/how-to-read-tire-size/

15”16”17”18”19”
195/60R15 88H SL BSW205/55R16 91V SL BSW205/50R17 93H XL BSW215/55R18 95H SL BSW235/55R19 101H SL BSW
195/65R15 91H SL BSW205/55R16 91H SL BSW215/45R17 91H XL BSW225/45R18 95H XL BSW
205/65R15 99H XL BSW205/60R16 92V SL BSW215/45R17 91V XL BSW225/55R18 98V SL BSW
215/70R15 98H SL BSW205/60R16 92H SL BSW215/50R17 95V XL BSW225/60R18 100H SL BSW
205/65R16 95H SL BSW215/50R17 95H XL BSW235/45R18 94H SL BSW
215/55R16 93H SL BSW215/55R17 94H SL BSW235/45R18 94V SL BSW
215/60R16 95H SL BSW215/55R17 94V SL BSW235/50R18 97V SL BSW
215/60R16 95V SL BSW215/65R17 99H SL BSW235/55R18 100V SL BSW
215/65R16 98H SL BSW225/45R17 91H SL BSW235/55R18 100H SL BSW
215/70R16 100H SL BSW225/50R17 94H SL BSW235/60R18 103H SL BSW
225/60R16 98H SL BSW225/50R17 94V SL BSW235/65R18 106H SL BSW
225/60R16 98V SL BSW225/55R17 97H SL BSW245/60R18 105H SL BSW
225/65R16 100H SL BSW225/55R17 97V SL BSW
235/65R16 103T SL BSW225/60R17 99H SL BSW
235/70R16 106H SL BSW225/65R17 102H SL BSW
235/50R17 96V SL BSW
235/60R17 102H SL BSW
235/65R17 104H SL BSW

For Better Understanding:  215/55R17 94V SL BSW

215: Tire Width

55: Aspect Ratio

R: Radial

17: Rim Size

94: Load Index

V: Speed Index

SL: Load Range(can be XL also)

BSW: Black Sidewall

Conclusion

Firestone Weathergrip is a tire that focuses on winter performance. It might have some deficiencies. However, it’s still a solid pick if you’d like to spend a whole year with one tire and need solid winter traction.

Firestone WeatherGrip
Best forDrivers who are looking for a winter-focused all-season tire
Test Reportvs Celcius Sport & Quatrac Pro & Altimax 365 AW
(May 16, 2022)
CategoryGrand Touring All-Weather
VehiclePassenger Car/Minivan/SUV
Weight18 – 29 lbs
Made InUSA
Warranty65,000 Miles
Available Sizes (Rim)15”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”
Labels3PMSF
Take It!Leave It!
Don’t have a place store second set of tireIf you only see light snow( go with all-season or another all-weather tire)
You expect solid winter traction from severe winter conditionsYou can’t bare to road noise at all
If you need a solid tire for wet grounds(even for high-speed driving)If you use your vehicle loaded
If you’re okey with smooth but slightly noisy rideFuel efficiency is your priority
 

I hope the article was helpful. If you have any further questions, please leave them in the below section. Have a safe ride folks!

Pirelli P Zero Review

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Pirelli P Zero is Pirelli’s max-performance summer tire. This tire has been particularly built for sports coupes, bold sports cars, and luxury sedans. Early on, Pirelli P Zero released as original equipment on Aston Martin DB9, Audi R8, Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, Lamborghini Murcielago, Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT and Mercedes-Benz AMG.

Pirelli P Zero before mounting
Pirelli P Zero
Best forPerformance-focused drivers who want to improve handling capability,
comfort,
dry & wet grip
Test Reportvs Pilot Super Sport & ExtremeContact DW
CategoryMax Performance Summer
Vehiclepowerful sports cars, sports coupes and high performance luxury sedans
Weight19 – 40 lbs
Made InUSA
WarrantyN/A
Available Sizes (Rim)17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 21”, 22”

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Pirelli P Zero has a unique performance on wet and dry grounds. Since Pirelli P Zero mainly focuses on performance, it’s slightly noisy and can be a bit bumpy due to low aspect ratio sizes. Though, nothing is unbearable out there. Even though its tread life is acceptable for trucks, it has poor tread life for daily driving usage.

After much positive feedback, the Pirelli P Zero has also made its way into the replacement market. Even though P Zero has been in the market for long years to prove its performance, people are still debating about its capability.

Well, it’s acceptable because these kinds of high-technology tires generally have decisive use restrictions and most people fail to follow them.  In this article, while giving some advice to use, I’ll also evaluate Pirelli P Zero’s performance. Let’s dig into it!

Note: 11 different Pirelli P Zero tire is available and all of them are specified for different usage. I recommend you check them all out before deciding.

ProsCons
Pirelli P Zero Nero M+S
(review)		Wet and dry gripNoisy
Pirelli P Zero Corsa System
(review)		Tread life, handlingWet and winter performance
Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus
(review)		Wet, dry and light snow performance, tread lifeNone in my point of view
Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season
(review)		Dry grip, tread life warrantyNoisy, wet grip is limited
Pirelli P Zero Nero GTTreaf life, wet and dry grip, handlingVibration
Pirelli P Zero WinterWinter performance, tread life, comfortNone for a winter performance tire
Pirelli P Zero Corsa(PCZ4)Quiet ride, average tread life, handlingBumpy
Pirelli P Zero Run Fkat(PZ4)Handling, steering response, durabilityWinter performance
Pirelli P ZeroHandling, and steering responseTread life, a bit road noise
Pirelli P Zero All SeasonDry and wet performance, winter capabilityComfort,
Pirelli P Zero RossoStabilityTread life, comfory, high road noise

Table of Contents

Dry Performance

Narrowed circumferential grooves on the shoulder improve its handling capability

Dry performance is crucial for maximum performance tires. Especially for summer-specific ones. Well, two evaluation criteria are important in that case. Dry traction and handling. Let’s evaluate them one by one.

Dry Traction

Dry traction is the easiest part of tire development. It’s mostly related to the compound selection. The equation is simple. Softer compounds always provide a better grip. Since we’re talking about the maximum performance tires, Pirelli P Zero has exceedingly fluffy rubber.

Due to its special silica and carbon black tread compound, it has unique dry traction. Moreover, these special compound provides better grip while tires are still cold for the first couple of miles. 

Note: Performance tires should be heated up for maximum performance. Therefore, Pirelli P Zero’s cold-grip ability is a huge advantage for daily drivers.

Handling

High handling capability is a must for performance tires. Due to reach out maximum handling capability, manufacturers prefer fulfilled tread patterns. Consequently, more intense contact patch. 

In that case, the outer side of Pirelli P Zero’s tread has an exceedingly narrowed rib groove. That robust shoulder and rib combination helps you to maintain stability while cornering at high speeds. Moreover, this section is supported by a wide center rib that is built for rapid steering response.

Pirelli P Zero has a satisfying handling capability. Therefore, it’s a good option if you don’t have a sports vehicle but you wanna put a fancy look to your vehicle. Though worth reminding, in return, you’ll lose some tread life.

Wet Performance

Depending on the built intent, some maximum performance tires can fail regarding wet performance. If the building intent focuses on track, well, a lack of wet performance is expected. However, if the building intent is daily driving, then solid wet performance is a must.

Pirelli P Zero has a little of both. It’s a hybrid tire that can be used both ways. However, in my point of view, it’s optimized very well. Maybe you don’t get a maximum of daily driving or track, though, you get 8 out of 10 from both which makes it extremely preferable.

For a better understanding, let’s evaluate its wet performance on part subtitle.

Wet Traction

Wet traction mainly consists of starting and acceleration. In that case, soft compound and increased biting edges help tire a lot.

Pirelli P Zero has some advantages on both points. It has a fluffy and sticky compound. Moreover, it has a good amount of notches for a summer performance tire. Therefore, its wet traction capability is highly acceptable.

Though worth reminding, the tire should be heated up to reach maximum grip level. So, daily drivers, that might be an issue for 10-15 minutes.

Hydroplaning Resistance

Hydroplaning resistance is the tires’ water evacuation capability. It is the highest priority safety feature of high-speed driving on wet grounds. 

In that case, circumferential grooves and open shoulders play a crucial role. Well, Pirelli P Zero’s tread design also promises a lot out here. Unlike most performance summer tires, it has 3 circumferential grooves and semi-open shoulder blocks. Hence, it has unique hydroplaning resistance for performance tires.

If you’re a daily driver, still keep your speed at the lowest level under the pouring rain. This is not a tire for inexperienced high-speed drivers for wet.

Tread Life

UHP tires doesn't last long

In point of fact, dry and wet performance are the only features that are fair to evaluate. The goal is to reach the maximum performance for this tire. So, tread life stays behind on the importance list.

Pirelli P Zero has a fluffy compound. 220 UTQG is one of the lowest one in the market. Therefore, in my point of view, this is not a daily driving tire. Though, track drivers can get approximately 20,000 miles. It’s a good number for such a grip. 

Note: If you’re not spending too much on traffic and check your inflation pressure regularly, you can get 35,000-40,000 miles of tread life. I recommend a 2-3 psi low-set of your regular tire pressure. This tire can heat up quickly so let’s stay on the safe side.

Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,

If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:

https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

Fuel Efficiency

If you’re switching from the passenger tires, it’ll definitely increase your fuel consumption. Even more, it has an extremely soft compound, so, it’ll probably be a bit more aggressive than your former performance tire.

Comfort

P Zero is mostly available on low profile sizes. Therefore, riding quality isn't its priority

Well, in my point of view, if we’re talking about performance tires, discussing comfort level is kinda pointless. Yet, since it covers some of the daily driving usages, comfort is also part of my analysis.

Driving Quality

Performance tires have a lack driving quality due to low aspect ratio. However, these tires generally have a soft compound that covers some of this deficiency.

In our case, both scenarios are valid. I can’t say this tire has low driving quality. However, its thin sidewalls make this floating feeling while steering. This level is acceptable for tracks, yet, daily drivers may not like it.

Road Noise

This design is too aggressive for this level of speed ratings. Its sectional shoulders and center rib are also slightly more robust than they have to be. This is necessary for better handling but it still makes this tire vocal.

However, Pirelli uses specific technology for this tire. They adhere a layer of sound-absorbing foam to the inner liner of the tire to reduce cabin noise in the vehicle. It works but noise is still an issue.  I can’t say more than average.

Sizes

Most tire sizes begin with modifier letters(P, LT, etc.) that identify the type of vehicle or type of service for which they were designed. Here is a perfect guide for reading tire size –> https://tireterrain.com/how-to-read-tire-size/

17”18”19”20”21”22”
205/45R17 88Y XL BSW205/40R18 86Y XL BSW225/35R19 88Y XL BSW235/35ZR20 92Y XL BSW245/35ZR21 96Y XL BSW265/40R22 106Y XL BSW
225/45R17 94Y XL BSW225/40ZR18 92Y XL BSW225/40ZR19 93Y XL BSW235/35ZR20 88Y SL BSW245/40ZR21 100Y XL BSW275/40R22 108Y XL BSW
225/50R17 94W SL BSW225/45R18 91W SL BSW235/35ZR19 87Y SL BSW235/45R20 100W XL BSW255/30ZR21 93Y XL BSW285/30ZR22 101Y XL BSW
235/45ZR17 97Y XL BSW235/40ZR18 95Y XL BSW235/35ZR19 91Y XL BSW245/30ZR20 90Y XL BSW255/40R21 102Y XL BSW285/35ZR22 106Y XL BSW
235/60R17 102Y SL BSW235/50R18 101Y XL BSW235/40ZR19 92Y SL BSW245/35ZR20 95Y XL BSW265/35R21 101Y XL BSW285/40R22 106Y SL BSW
245/35ZR18 92Y XL BSW235/50R19 99W SL BSW245/35ZR20 91Y SL BSW265/40ZR21 101Y SL BSW285/40ZR22 110Y XL BSW
245/40R18 97Y XL BSW235/55R19 101Y SL BSW245/40R20 95Y SL BSW265/40ZR21 105Y XL BSW315/30ZR22 107Y XL BSW
245/45R18 100Y XL BSW245/35ZR19 93Y XL BSW245/40R20 99W XL BSW265/45ZR21 104W SL BSW325/35R22 110Y SL BSW
245/45R18 96Y SL BSW245/40ZR19 94Y SL BSW245/40ZR20 99Y XL BSW275/30ZR21 98Y XL BSW335/25ZR22 105Y XL BSW
245/50ZR18 100Y SL BSW245/40ZR19 98Y XL BSW245/45ZR20 103Y XL BSW275/35ZR21 103Y XL BSW
255/35ZR18 94Y XL BSW245/45ZR19 98Y SL BSW255/30ZR20 92Y XL BSW275/45R21 107Y SL BSW
255/40R18 99Y XL BSW245/45ZR19 102Y XL BSW255/35ZR20 97Y XL BSW285/30R21 100Y XL BSW
255/40R18 95Y SL BSW255/30ZR19 91Y XL BSW255/40ZR20 101W XL BSW285/35R21 105Y XL BSW
255/45R18 99Y SL BSW255/35ZR19 96Y XL BSW255/40ZR20 101Y XL BSW285/40ZR21 109Y XL BSW
265/35ZR18 97Y XL BSW255/40ZR19 96Y SL BSW255/50R20 109W XL BSW285/45ZR21 113Y XL BSW
275/45ZR18 107Y XL BSW255/40ZR19 100Y XL BSW265/30ZR20 94Y XL BSW295/25ZR21 96Y XL BSW
275/45ZR18 103Y SL BSW255/40ZR19 96W SL BSW265/35ZR20 95Y SL BSW295/35ZR21 107Y XL BSW
285/35R18 97Y SL BSW255/45R19 100W SL BSW265/35ZR20 99Y XL BSW295/35ZR21 103Y SL BSW
295/30ZR18 98Y XL BSW255/45ZR19 104Y XL BSW265/40R20 104Y XL BSW295/40ZR21 111Y XL BSW
P 295/30ZR18 94Y SL BSW255/45ZR19 100Y SL BSW265/45ZR20 108Y XL BSW305/25ZR21 98Y XL BSW
255/50R19 103Y SL BSW265/45ZR20 104Y SL BSW315/35ZR21 111Y XL BSW
255/55R19 111W XL BSW275/30ZR20 97Y XL BSW315/40R21 111Y SL BSW
265/35ZR19 98Y XL BSW275/35ZR20 102Y XL BSW325/25ZR21 102Y XL BSW
265/35ZR19 94Y SL BSW275/40ZR20 106Y XL BSW325/30R21 108Y XL BSW
265/40ZR19 98Y SL BSW275/45ZR20 110Y XL BSW355/25ZR21 107Y XL BSW
265/40ZR19 102Y XL BSW285/30ZR20 99Y XL BSW
265/50R19 110Y XL BSW285/35ZR20 104Y XL BSW
275/30R19 96Y XL BSW285/35ZR20 100Y SL BSW
275/35ZR19 100Y XL BSW285/40R20 104Y SL BSW
275/35ZR19 96Y SL BSW295/30ZR20 101Y XL BSW
275/40ZR19 101Y SL BSW295/35ZR20 105Y XL BSW
275/40ZR19 105Y XL BSW295/40R20 106Y SL BSW
275/45ZR19 108Y XL BSW295/40R20 110Y XL BSW
285/30ZR19 98Y XL BSW305/25R20 97Y XL BSW
285/35ZR19 103Y XL BSW305/30ZR20 99Y SL BSW
285/40ZR19 107Y XL BSW305/30ZR20 103Y XL BSW
285/40ZR19 103Y SL BSW305/35ZR20 104Y SL BSW
295/30ZR19 100Y XL BSW305/40ZR20 112Y XL BSW
295/35ZR19 104Y XL BSW315/35R20 106Y SL BSW
295/45R19 113Y XL BSW325/25ZR20 101Y XL BSW
305/30ZR19 102Y XL BSW325/35R20 108Y SL BSW
305/35R19 102Y SL BSW335/30ZR20 104Y SL BSW
P 355/30ZR19 99Y XL BSW345/25ZR20 100Y SL BSW

For Better Understanding:  215/55R17 94V SL BSW

215: Tire Width

55: Aspect Ratio

R: Radial

17: Rim Size

94: Load Index

V: Speed Index

SL: Load Range(can be XL also)

BSW: Black Sidewall

Note: This tire name contains ZR instead of R. No worries, that just means this tire is specific for high-speed usage(above 150mph).

What is the Classification of Pirelli P Zero Tires?

The Pirelli P Zero family comprised 11 different tire patterns. Each tire has been built with different intentions. Moreover, Pirelli put limits on some P Zero tire product ranges. They are only available for certain rim sizes. You can see all P Zero tires in the below table. I’ve also added Pirelli’s performance ratings for better understanding.

VehicleSizes (Rim)ComfortMileageWetDry
Pirelli P Zero Nero M+SCar24”7788
Pirelli P Zero Corsa SystemCar18”, 19”, 20”, 21”65910
Pirelli P Zero All Season PlusCar17”, 18”, 19”, 20”8998
Pirelli P Zero Nero All SeasonCar17”, 18”, 19”, 20”8888
Pirelli P Zero Nero GTCar17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 21”, 22”7888
Pirelli P Zero WinterCar18”, 19”, 20”, 21”, 22”989(9 for snow also)9
Pirelli P Zero Corsa(PCZ4)Car + SUV19”, 20”, 21”, 22”65910
Pirelli P Zero Run Flat(PZ4)Car + SUV17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 21”, 22”, 23”, 24”7899
Pirelli P ZeroCar + SUV17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 21”, 22”7899
Pirelli P Zero All SeasonCar + SUV17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 21”, 22”8898
Pirelli P Zero RossoCar + SUV19”, 20”8588

Note:

  • Pirelli gives these ratings for suitable vehicles. You might see lower online ratings due to the wrong tire selection.
  • I didn’t add run-flat tires to this list. Please note that run-flat tires have a slightly harsher ride and lower tread life. Moreover, run-flat tires are hard to find. I don’t recommend them unless you aren’t shopping online.

Conclusion

Pirelli P Zero tires are designed for maximum performance. Therefore, most of them have a limited tread life. They are a superior pick for dry and wet handling and stability. Yet, you should select the right tire for your vehicle if you want proper performance. The below table will help you to pick the best one for yourself.

Pirelli P Zero
Best forPerformance-focused drivers who want to improve handling capability,
comfort,
dry & wet grip
Test Reportvs Pilot Super Sport & ExtremeContact DW
CategoryMax Performance Summer
Vehiclepowerful sports cars, sports coupes and high performance luxury sedans
Weight19 – 40 lbs
Made InUSA
WarrantyN/A
Available Sizes (Rim)17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 21”, 22”

I hope this article was helpful for those who are debating between P Zero tires. If you need any further information, please let me know. Have a safe ride!

Pirelli P Zero Nero All-Season Review

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P Zero Nero All-Season is Pirelli’s ultra-high performance tire. Nero in the name means black in Italian. As a consequence, these tires look like lustered tires in their nature. Moreover, this tire is an over-notched version of Pirelli P Zero Nero M&S.  They even have a special name for this design. Pinna! However, Pinna brings advantages and disadvantages. Let’s dig into it and see them!

This tire offers decent water evacuation. For this reason, it's a reliable pick for high-speed wet performance
Pirelli P Zero Nero All-Season
Best forNimble and sporty drivers who need some traction in the snow
Test Reportvs ExtremeContact DWS & F1 Asymmetric All-Season
CategoryUltra High Performane All-Season
VehicleHigh-powered sport cars
Weight22 – 35 lbs
Made InUSA
Warranty45,000 Miles
Available Sizes (Rim)17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
LabelsM+S

As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, P Zero Nero All Season has a quick steering response and satisfying dry grip. Furthermore, regardless of your speed, it’s a reliable tire on wet grounds. What makes this tire best is its winter capability. It’s a unique tire unless you put it on icy grounds. Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season is a smooth tire and wears evenly unless you rotate your tires regularly.

ProsCons
Decen winter performancePros are valid if you rotate your tire regularly
Reliable wet and dry peformancePros are valid if you check your tires’ inflation pressure regularly
45,000 miles treadwear warrantyDue to tires’ high grip capability, it has slow starting
Cozy and quiet ride

Table of Contents

Dry Performance

Dry performance can be evaluated under two different dimensions. Dry performance and handling.

Dry traction is the common feature of P Zero tires(see general review). However, handling is a bit more complicated. Especially, in such designs.

Even though over-notched designs improve the dry traction. I can’t say such a thing for handling. For better understanding, let me explain these features individually.

Dry Traction

Dry traction is mostly related to compounds. P Zero Nero All-Season’s compound is enhanced with silica. That means it’s more flexible and inherently more sticky.

Furthermore, its tread is notched from every aspect. Hence, it has tons of biting sipes that improve the traction in any case.

Dry traction is a can of corn for this tire. It has magnificent dry traction capability. Strongly recommended!

Handling

In the beginning, I thought that handling might be a problem for this tire. Guess what? Not at all.

Pirelli P Zero Nero All-Season has a rigid and continuous center rib that provides a stable ride and quick response. Moreover, its robust shoulders help tire to keep its shape while cornering at high velocity. However, its fluffy compound sometimes causes starting issues. It’s not important for daily driving but if you’re into racing, you better look for something else.

Pirelli P Zero Nero All-Season has decent handling capability.

Wet Performance

Right before mounting

Wet performance is where this tire shines. In that case, you probably need two pieces of information. Wet performance at high speed and acceleration or starting.

Regarding start and acceleration, its highly notched rubber gets into the game and provides tons of traction. This tire doesn’t ramp up quickly but it also doesn’t have any spinning issues. So, it has a satisfying wet grip.

About high-speed driving, its decent hydroplaning resistance shows up. Due to its wide and circumferential grooves and open shoulder blocks, it can throw the water out of the tread with ease. So, hydroplaning isn’t something you should worry about. So, feel free to speed up under the pouring rain.

Ride Quality

Ride quality is related to tire uniformity. So, let me tell you something if you have a ride quality problem with the tires like Pirelli, Bridgestone, Michelin; it’s probably your fault. 

Premium tire manufacturers have straight limits regarding uniformity. And believe me, for performance tires, these limits are really tight. After the tires are finished on the production line, they get into the control line. If the tire fails on the control line, it’s out.

So, basically, these tires have huge ride quality. However, Pirelli P Zero Nero All-Season is an exceedingly siped tire. If you don’t pay attention to inflation pressure and rotation timing, after a couple of thousand miles, your tires start to vibrate.

Pirelli P Zero Nero All-Season provides satisfying ride quality. Yet, the above point(in red) is your game-changer.

Road Noise

First of all. This tire can’t be quiet as your summer tire. This is an all-season ultra-high-performance tire. When you put that many notches on the tire, sure there will be some noise.

However, in my point of view, the road noise of this tire is reasonable. In fact, it can count as unique. In that case, Pirelli’s noise cancellation system(foam inside of layers that absorb the noise) makes great work. 

Pirelli P Zero Nero All-Season is a voiceless tire unless you rotate the tires regularly. 

Winter Performance

Winter performance sets this tire apart from other all-season performance tires. Due to its exceedingly notched rubber and soft compound selection, its grip capability is solid. Anyway, for better understanding, I’m going to evaluate its performance under different conditions.

Light Snow

Light snow performance is similar to wet performance. However, the self-cleaning capability is an extra feature that has a huge impact on light snow performance.

Due to its highly notched pattern and soft compound, its gripping capability is huge. Moreover, its sectional design helps it to clean itself in a better way.

I highly recommend this tire for light snow usage.

Deep Snow

Besides the notched pattern, its asymmetrical pattern and robust shoulders provide a decent performance on loose grounds. 

Pirelli P Zero Nero All-Season is a decent tire for deep snow usage. Though worth reminding, don’t push the limits to much and don’t use it over 10” snow.

Ice

Its contact patch is fulfilled enough to provide ice traction. Even though it can take you out of unexpected situations, I don’t recommend using these tires on icy ground.

Ice is ice, you better keep it in your mind.

Fuel Efficiency

Due to its heavy-weight internal structure, this tire isn’t a good option for better gas mileage. Yet, I guess gas mileage isn’t your concern since you have been looking for all-season performance tires.

Tread Life

Tread life is related to a couple of things. First compound and second even wearing capability.

Regarding compound, this tire has a soft compound. Moreover, its pattern has tons of biting edges and you need more power to make it move. So, it’s possible to experience rapid wearing.

Another and most crucial thing is even wearing. This tire is built with high technology and if you don’t follow the owner’s manual, you probably get 10,000-20,000 miles maximum. However, with the right inflation pressure and rotation time, it provides at least 40,000 miles which is highly acceptable for a performance tire.

Pirelli P Zero Nero All-Season has a decent tread life.

Note: If you have a vehicle with high camber set up, it might cause irregular wear and decrease tires’ tread life significantly. Therefore, vehicles like Mustang GT aren’t a good fit for these tires.

Getting maximum wear life from a tire is related to you as well as your tire,

If you’d like to learn how to get maximum tread life:

https://tireterrain.com/how-to-make-tires-last-longer/

Warranty

Pirelli offers Unlimited Time / 45,000 Miles tread life warranty for this product.

To see the warranty document: https://www.tirerack.com/images/pdf/warranty/PI0921.pdf

Sizes

Most tire sizes begin with modifier letters(P, LT, etc.) that identify the type of vehicle or type of service for which they were designed. Here is a perfect guide for reading tire size –> https://tireterrain.com/how-to-read-tire-size/

17”18”19”20”
215/45R17 91W XL BSW215/45R18 93W XL BSWP 245/40ZR19 98W XL BSW245/40ZR20 99W XL BSW
P 215/50R17 95V XL BSW225/40R18 92H XL BSW245/45R19 98V SL BSW265/40R20 104H XL BSW
215/55R17 94V SL BSWP 225/45ZR18 91W SL BSWP 245/45R19 102H XL BSW275/35R20 102W XL BSW
225/45R17 91H SL BSW235/40R18 91H SL BSWP 245/45ZR19 98W SL BSW275/40ZR20 106Y XL BSW
P 225/50ZR17 98W XL BSW235/40R18 95W XL BSWP 245/50ZR19 104W XL BSW
P 225/55ZR17 97W SL BSWP 235/50ZR18 97W SL BSW255/40ZR19 96W SL BSW
P 235/45ZR17 97W XL BSW245/40R18 97V XL BSW255/45R19 104H XL BSW
P 235/55ZR17 98W SL BSWP 245/45ZR18 96W SL BSW275/40R19 101V SL BSW
245/40R17 91H SL BSW255/35R18 94H XL BSWP 275/40R19 105H XL BSW
P 245/45ZR17 95W SL BSW255/40R18 99H XL BSWP 275/40ZR19 101W SL BSW
255/40R18 99W XL BSW
255/45R18 99V SL BSW
P 255/45ZR18 99W SL BSW
265/35R18 97V XL BSW
285/35R18 97H SL BSW

For Better Understanding:  215/55R17 94V SL

215: Tire Width

55: Aspect Ratio

R: Radial

17: Rim Size

94: Load Index

V: Speed Index

SL: Load Range(can be XL also)

Note: This tire name contains ZR instead of R. No worries, that just means this tire is specific for high-speed usage(above 150mph).

Conclusion

Pirelli P Zero Nero All-Season is a trustworthy tire if you follow Pirelli’s recommendations. Yet, you should closely follow this tire for a solid performance. So, I don’t recommend it for those doesn’t like regular tire control.

Pirelli P Zero Nero All-Season
Best forNimble and sporty drivers who need some traction in the snow
Test Reportvs ExtremeContact DWS & F1 Asymmetric All-Season
CategoryUltra High Performane All-Season
VehicleHigh-powered sport cars
Weight22 – 35 lbs
Made InUSA
Warranty45,000 Miles
Available Sizes (Rim)17”, 18”, 19”, 20”
LabelsM+S

I hope the article was helpful. If you have any further questions, please leave them in the below section.