The Pirelli PZero Race SL-R Team Edition TLR Tyre represents the absolute pinnacle of modern bicycle tyre technology, engineered specifically to dominate time trials, criteriums, and elite road races. Developed in close partnership with professional WorldTour teams like Lidl-Trek and Alpecin-Deceuninck, this flagship model represents a no-compromise leap forward in outright bicycle speed. It is manufactured directly in Italy at Pirelli's state-of-the-art Milano-Bollate facility, combining elite motorsport engineering with world-class cycling performance.

At the heart of the SL-R's design is the revolutionary, patent-pending PAAS (Pirelli Advanced Aerodynamic System). Using extensive computational fluid dynamics and wind-tunnel validation, Pirelli has reshaped the tyre’s lower sidewall profile to create a completely seamless, smooth transition with modern wide rims. This unique structural geometry keeps airflow attached to the wheel-tyre system for longer across a broad range of wind angles, saving up to a staggering 15 watts of drag compared to standard high-performance race tyres.

Beneath the fully slick, micro-textured tread lies Pirelli's brand-new LiteCore construction—their lightest and most compliant tubeless-ready structure to date. By removing the traditional heavy inner air-retention plies, the LiteCore casing delivers an incredibly supple ride quality that actively conforms to road imperfections, dropping rolling resistance by a massive 10%. Paired with the race-proven SmartEVO² chemical compound, the tyre provides phenomenal mechanical traction and confident, high-speed handling on both bone-dry asphalt and slick, wet corners. Adorned with the striking, high-visibility yellow Team Edition logos, these tyres are built to shave valuable seconds off your personal bests.

Key Features

• Pirelli Advanced Aerodynamic System (PAAS): Patent-pending profile shaping smoothly bridges the gap between tyre and rim, drastically cutting down aerodynamic drag and maximizing the wheel's sailing effect.

• Ultra-Low Resistance SmartEVO² Compound: Advanced motorsport-derived polymer matrix delivers an incredibly fast, highly efficient roll alongside world-class chemical grip.

• Supple LiteCore Construction: Pirelli’s lightest, most compliant 120 TPI tubeless-ready casing pattern, engineered to drop weight and heighten road feel.

• Micro-Textured Slick Tread: Features a fine-tuned, smooth surface architecture designed to optimise high-speed airflow while providing continuous cornering feedback.

• Modern Wide Rim Optimization: Specifically designed to clear and comply with the latest ETRTO sizing guidelines, fitting perfectly on modern inner rim widths ranging from 22mm to 25mm.

Specifications

• Brand: Pirelli (Made in Italy)

• Model: PZero Race TLR SL-R Team Edition

• Tyre Type: Tubeless Ready (TLR)

• Casing Structure: LiteCore (120 TPI)

• Rubber Compound: SmartEVO²

• Aerodynamic Profile: PAAS Integration

• Bead Type: Folding Aramid

• Available Sizes: 700x28c (28-622) / 700x30c (30-622)

• Claimed Weights: ~275g (28c version) / ~295g (30c version)

• Rim Compatibility: Hooked & Hookless Compatible (Max 73 PSI / 5.0 bar on hookless)

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