A Race-Specific Tubeless Road Tyre Built for Maximum Speed

The Pirelli P ZERO Race TLR RS is a 700c road racing tyre developed specifically for competitive cycling - positioned by Pirelli as one of their fastest and highest-performing road tyres to date. The RS designation marks this as the race-specific build within the P ZERO Race TLR family, prioritising maximum rolling speed, handling precision, and grip in race conditions. Four width options - 700x26, 700x28, 700x30, and 700x32 - allow riders to select the tyre width that best suits their rim, riding position, and race course demands, from narrower 26mm options for aerodynamic priority to the wider 32mm for improved compliance and cornering traction.

The folding bead construction reduces weight and makes the tyre practical to carry as a spare in a jersey pocket or saddle bag during races and events. Four colour options are available across the range: Black, Black/Classic Tan, Black/Retro, and the Yellow Label Team Edition - covering both clean modern builds and classic tan sidewall aesthetics that complement certain frame and component colour schemes.

Flat protection covers both tread and sidewall, providing resilience against the two most common puncture locations on road tyres during competitive riding. The 120 TPI casing is a high thread count that produces a supple casing for good rolling efficiency and road conformity across the varied surfaces encountered in road racing and training.

• SmartEvo Compound features a blend of smart polymers inherited from the Motorsport expertise blending grip and speed together
• SpeedCore brings a thinner rubber layer that allows for better handling while the aramid fibers dispersed in the blend provide the necessary mechanical strength

SmartEvo Compound, SpeedCore Technology, and TLR Bead Design

The SmartEvo compound is Pirelli's road tyre rubber formulation developed using polymer technology from their Motorsport background. It blends smart polymers to deliver both grip and rolling speed together - the performance characteristic that standard tyre compounds typically force a compromise between. For racing where grip on cornering and low rolling resistance on straights are both required, SmartEvo's combined performance approach is more valuable than a compound that excels in one area at the expense of the other.

SpeedCore is the casing technology that operates alongside the SmartEvo compound. A thinner rubber layer reduces casing mass and rolling resistance while aramid fibres dispersed through the blend provide the mechanical strength to maintain structural integrity under race pressures. The thinner casing also improves handling responsiveness - deforming more precisely in response to road surface and cornering inputs for sharper feedback and more predictable handling at race speeds.

The new TLR bead design improves compatibility with tubeless rim systems and provides better air retention compared to previous P ZERO Race TLR versions. Running tubeless allows the lower pressures that improve compliance and traction without pinch flat risk, and the improved bead design makes seating and ongoing air retention more reliable in racing conditions.

Weight, Width Options, and Colour Variants

Weights range from 270g (700x26) to 330g (700x32), reflecting the incremental weight increase with each wider size. The 26mm and 28mm options suit riders prioritising aerodynamic efficiency and rolling speed on smooth race courses. The 30mm and 32mm options suit riders who want the additional compliance and cornering grip that greater tyre volume provides, particularly on rougher tarmac or courses with more technical sections.

FAQs

What widths is the P ZERO Race TLR RS available in?

The tyre is available in four widths: 700x26, 700x28, 700x30, and 700x32, covering a range from narrow aerodynamic options to wider compliance-focused setups.

What is the TPI of the P ZERO Race TLR RS?

The tyre uses a 120 TPI casing - a high thread count that produces a supple casing for good rolling efficiency and road conformity.

What flat protection does the P ZERO Race TLR RS have?

The tyre provides flat protection across both the tread and sidewall, covering the two most common puncture locations on road tyres.

Is the P ZERO Race TLR RS tubeless ready?

Yes. The tyre is Tubeless Ready with a new TLR bead design for improved rim compatibility and air retention compared to previous versions.

What colour options are available for the P ZERO Race TLR RS?

The tyre is available in Black, Black/Classic Tan, Black/Retro, and Yellow Label Team Edition.

What are the weights of each width?

700x26 weighs 270g, 700x28 weighs 290g, 700x30 weighs 310g, and 700x32 weighs 330g.

What is SmartEvo compound?

SmartEvo is Pirelli's road tyre rubber compound blending smart polymers from their Motorsport expertise to deliver grip and rolling speed together rather than compromising between the two.