Pirelli P Zero All Season Review — Year-Round Performance for NZ Sports Car Owners
Overall Rating: 9.0 / 10
Category: All-Season UHP
Price in NZ: From $395 per tyre
Best for: BMW 3/4 Series, Audi A4/S4, Mercedes C-Class — South Island sports cars
Available sizes: 17″ – 21″ rims
Quick Verdict
The Pirelli P Zero All Season is the answer to a question NZ performance car owners — particularly in the South Island — ask increasingly: can I have P Zero performance all year round without seasonal tyre changes? The answer the P Zero All Season provides is “mostly yes.” It carries the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) certification for light snow traction, delivers EU Label A wet grip, and uses a compound that maintains performance from -15°C to 40°C — giving South Island sports car drivers a single tyre solution for the full NZ year.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | All-Season Ultra High Performance |
| EU Label — Wet Grip | A (highest) |
| EU Label — Fuel Efficiency | C |
| Winter Rating | Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) |
| Speed Ratings | W (270), Y (300 km/h) |
| Available Rim Sizes | 17″, 18″, 19″, 20″, 21″ |
| NZ Price Range | $395 – $680 (varies by size) |
Performance Profile
Wet safety: EU Label A — the P Zero All Season maintains Pirelli’s P Zero wet grip credentials across all temperatures. In cold, wet NZ autumn and winter conditions, the compound remains flexible and grippy.
Winter/cold performance: 3PMSF certified — independently tested for snow traction. For BMW 3 Series and Audi S4 owners in Queenstown and Wanaka who face light snow on access roads and morning ice — the P Zero All Season provides meaningful cold-weather capability without the extreme dry-performance trade-off of dedicated winter tyres.
Dry performance: The all-season compound inevitably makes a dry-performance compromise compared to the pure summer P Zero PZ5. Dry handling is very good — not the best-in-class of the PZ5, but appropriate for performance cars driven daily.
NZ Road Conditions Assessment
South Island — Primary Market: Outstanding for sports car owners in Canterbury, Otago, and Marlborough who want performance all year. The 3PMSF certification handles South Island alpine access roads in winter without requiring seasonal tyre storage. BMW, Audi, and Mercedes sports car owners in Queenstown will find the P Zero All Season the most practical year-round solution Pirelli offers.
Auckland and North Island — Good: North Island conditions rarely challenge the all-season compound beyond what a summer tyre handles. For performance car owners in Auckland and Wellington who never need the winter capability, the P Zero PZ5 delivers superior dry and wet performance. But for North Island performance car owners who occasionally visit South Island in winter, the All Season provides peace of mind.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- 3PMSF certification + EU Label A wet grip — the strongest combination for South Island sports cars
- P Zero performance character maintained in all-season compound
- Year-round use eliminates seasonal storage cost
- Pirelli F1 engineering in all-season formulation
Cons
- Dry performance below P Zero PZ5 — inevitable all-season compound compromise
- EU Label C fuel efficiency — higher rolling resistance than summer alternatives
- Higher price ($395) than dedicated summer P Zero alternatives
P Zero All Season vs P Zero PZ5 — South Island Drivers
| Feature | P Zero All Season | P Zero PZ5 |
|---|---|---|
| 3PMSF | Yes | No |
| EU Wet Grip | A | A |
| Dry Performance | Very Good | Best in class |
| Year-round South Island | Yes | No (summer only) |
| NZ Price | $395+ | $447+ |
South Island recommendation: P Zero All Season. North Island recommendation: P Zero PZ5.
Sources
- Pirelli P Zero All Season specifications — pirelli.com — accessed 2026-06-01
- Tyroola NZ pricing — tyroola.co.nz/tyre/pirelli/ — accessed 2026-06-01
Related Pages
- Pirelli P Zero PZ5 — best summer performance
- Best Tyres for South Island — South Island buying guide
- Pirelli Tyres NZ — brand overview