Pzero AS Plus 3

About the Pirelli Pzero AS Plus 3

All-Season Ultra-High Performance Passenger Car/SUV tire.

Features

* 3D interlocking sipe system along with optimized tread pattern stiffness* Functionalized polymers* Engineered with a more uniform pressure distribution in the footprint* More squared-off footprint* Asymmetric tread design with optimized pitch sequence* Higher sipe density* Larger longitudinal grooves in the shoulder* Pirelli Noise Cancelling System™ (NCS) - select items only* 50,000 Mile Limited Treadwear Warranty

Benefits

* Supports improved braking in all weather conditions* Extend the compound's working temperature range without sacrificing grip* Resulting in more even wear* For less friction and increased mileage* Takes advantage of a larger footprint for greater handling performance* Provides a quieter, more comfortable drive* Improves snow performance grip* Increase water removal from the tire footprint, boosting wet performance* Significantly reduces noise inside the vehicle - select items only

Understanding the 255/40R18 XL size

In the size code 255/40R18, 255 is the section width in millimetres (about 10"). 40 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 40% of the width, or roughly 102 mm. R18 means radial construction on a 18-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 26".

The load index 99 means each tire supports up to 1,709 lbs — about 6,836 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol Y certifies the tire to 186 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

What the Pirelli Pzero AS Plus 3 is built for

The Pirelli Pzero AS Plus 3 is an all-season tire, balancing dry grip, wet traction and tread life across spring, summer and autumn conditions. Fitment category: Passenger Car.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 560 AA A. The treadwear grade of 560 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade AA measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade A reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $168.12 per tire, a full set of four costs $672.48. That is about 14% below the average price of the 71 tires we stock in this size. Backed by a 50,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $13.45 per 1,000 miles across the set.