Pirelli P ZERO Race TLR Road Tire Recall Due to Bead Issue

Pirelli has taken a proactive step by issuing a voluntary recall for approximately 14,500 P Zero Race TLR road tires in the 28 to 622 size range. These tires, manufactured between mid-March and early June this year, are affected by a compatibility problem with certain rims.

The issue revolves around the tire’s fitment with the rim, which may lead to overinflation, surpassing the recommended pressure for specific rims. Consequently, this can result in the bead dislodging, leading to sudden flats. As reported by Bicycle Retailer, a solitary incident of a minor injury stemming from an unexpected flat tire has been documented.

If your tire shares both the model name/number and Tire ID as outlined in the provided chart and bears a production date code ranging from “1023” to “2423” (including values like 1123, 1223, 1323, etc.), your tire falls within the recall scope.

These 14,500 tires were distributed through Competitive Cyclist, Trek, and Angry Catfish outlets nationwide between March 2023 and July 2023, with an additional 550 units sold in Canada.

These tires typically retail for around $100. If you suspect that your tire is among those being recalled, discontinue its use immediately and reach out to Pirelli for further assistance. Affected users have the option of either receiving a full refund or a replacement tire. Your safety is paramount to wheel guiders.