Pirelli P-ZERO Race SL-R TLR Tire

The Pirelli P ZERO Race TLR SL-R Tire sits at the top of Pirelli's road racing lineup — the fastest tire in the P ZERO Race range, engineered specifically around aerodynamic efficiency without conceding anything in rolling resistance or wet-weather grip. It's a fully slick design with micro-texture surface detailing and the PAAS (Pirelli Advanced Aerodynamic System) integrated into the tire profile itself. That patent-pending geometry was developed through CFD analysis and wind-tunnel testing to create a seamless transition between tire and rim, keeping airflow attached longer and reducing flow separation — the kind of aerodynamic detail that used to live only in the wheel, now built into the rubber.

The casing is LiteCore — Pirelli's lightest and most supple TLR construction, built for maximum rolling efficiency at minimum weight. At 275g (700x28) and 285g (700x30), these are genuinely lightweight race tires that still deliver the comfort and road feel that makes a tubeless setup worthwhile. The SmartEVO² compound is a motorsport-derived three-polymer blend mixed and manufactured at Pirelli's facility in Italy, near their global R&D headquarters. Compared to the previous SmartEVO formulation, SmartEVO² offers measurably better grip on wet surfaces and a further reduction in rolling resistance — meeting the demands that World Tour racing places on equipment.

Specs at a Glance

• Casing: LiteCore TLR with PAAS
• Compound: SmartEVO²
• TPI: 120
• Weight: 275g (700x28), 285g (700x30)
• Tread: Fully slick with micro-texture
• Sizes: 700x28, 700x30
• Construction: Tubeless Ready (TLR), folding
• Made in Italy