If you’re after a tyre for colder and wetter conditions, then the Pirelli PZero Velo 4S is probably an ideal choice. We’ve been using it in the harsh conditions of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and it’s proved itself to be a fast rolling, grippy and hard wearing tyre for all conditions. Even when the farmers have been out clipping the hedges, leaving debris all over the roads, the puncture resistance has been superb, leaving us free to simply enjoy the ride. So, what do Pirelli say about this all round performer, and how does that stack up with our own findings. We tested the tyre in a 25 tubeless ready clincher.
The compound from Pirelli uses their SmartNET™ Silica, which gives that necessary rolling efficiency and the great wet weather grip. Performance has been more than adequate, on roads that have been wet, gritty and loose, and covered with farmland debris. The tread pattern design has been developed with FGD and ICS technologies specifically to provide great handling and water drainage, even in harsh weather conditions, and it does actually work. It really is noticeable when riding on wet roads, how the tyre displaces the rainwater. It’s a very confidence giving tyre, allowing you the freedom to relax a little and to enjoy the ride. It is actually a reasonably fast tyre too, but for me, it’s the grip that really stands out, and which is so noticeable on the twisting country lanes here in Yorkshire.
One aspect of our tyre testing here is to deliberately choose areas where farmers are cutting hedges, leaving sharp debris on the roads. Thankfully, the PZero Velo 4S is designed with these conditions in mind, and has an overall increased SmartNET™ Silica tread pattern thickness, in addition to an aramid firer puncture-resistant belt. These technical sounding aspects from Pirelli simply mean that the PZero Velo 4S will give you extensive mileage and reliability in bad weather and cold temperatures, which is exactly what we’ve found.
If you’re looking for a good value tyre for all around riding, that will look after you in the cold and wet and still allow you to perform, then the Pirelli PZero Velo 4S could be the ideal choice for you. It goes on easily and doesn’t require that annoying wrestle that many tough tyres ask of you when fitting. Many modern riders choose a wider tyre for their bikes, opting for 28 widths frequently. However, testing this PZero Velo 4S in my own favourite 25mm iteration, it is in my view the ideal width for giving you a great balance of grip and performance. On the roads, it copes well with wet, mud and grit, whilst also giving you good rolling resistance and speed. And,it’s a hardwearing tyre too, giving you lots of fun miles for the money, and that’s always a winner with the average cyclist.
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