How popular isPirelli?
In October 2026, people searched for Pirelli by name about 3,400 times in New Zealand, a 43.5% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 6.7% of all New Zealand bike tyre brand searches, placing Pirelli fourth out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bike tyre brands, Pirelli appeared in all answers and was the fourth most recommended of the five.
Pirelli is the fourth most searched of 5 competitors and the fourth most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
MaxxisShare of searches 46.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
ContinentalShare of searches 30.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
VittoriaShare of searches 10.1%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
PirelliShare of searches 6.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
SchwalbeShare of searches 6.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top bike tyre brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Pirelli appeared in all five answers. Pirelli is the fourth most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Continental1st
Schwalbe2nd
Maxxis3rd
Pirelli4th
Vittoria5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Continental5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Pirelli5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Maxxis4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Schwalbe3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Vittoria1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about bike tyre brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which bike tyre brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best bike tyre brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best bike tyre brand in New Zealand for grip on roads?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bike tyres nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mountain bike tyres nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
How often do people search for Pirelli compared with other New Zealand bike tyre brands?
Share of searches by month for Maxxis, Continental, Vittoria, Pirelli, Schwalbe. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Maxxis | Continental | Vittoria | Pirelli | Schwalbe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 44.7% | 31.8% | 10.6% | 5.9% | 7.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.3% | 30.9% | 11.1% | 12.3% | 7.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.2% | 30% | 12.2% | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.9% | 35.7% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.5% | 35.9% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 48.1% | 32.4% | 8.3% | 7.4% | 3.7% |
| May 2026 | 45.4% | 35.1% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 4.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.6% | 26.6% | 8.9% | 6.3% | 7.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.8% | 25.8% | 10.1% | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.4% | 28.7% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.3% | 26.9% | 11.8% | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| Oct 2026 | 46.1% | 30.3% | 10.1% | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 46.1% | 410 | -6.8% | -1.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30.3% | 270 | +8% | +3.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10.1% | 90 | -18.2% | -1.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.7% | 60 | -14.3% | -0.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.7% | 60 | 0% | +0.3 points |
1.
Maxxis46.1%
Held 1st. 410 estimated branded searches, -6.8% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
30.3%
Held 2nd. 270 estimated branded searches, +8% vs prior month. Share +3.5 points.
3.
Vittoria10.1%
Held 3rd. 90 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
4.
Pirelli6.7%
Held 4th. 60 estimated branded searches, -14.3% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
5.
Schwalbe6.7%
Held 5th. 60 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
Pirelli, Maxxis and Schwalbe sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “pirelli mtb tyre”.
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How has branded search demand for Pirelli changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Pirelli in New Zealand rose from 2.4K to 3.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Pirelli’s share of searches among bike tyre brands in New Zealand increased from 5.9% to 6.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Pirelli’s share of searches among bike tyre brands in New Zealand peaked at 12.3% in December 2025 and was lowest at 4.5% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Pirelli rose from 5th to 4th among bike tyre brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand bike tyre brands in October 2026?
4 changes

In October 2026, Continental gained share of searches among bike tyre brands in New Zealand, from 26.9% to 30.3%.

In October 2026, Vittoria lost share of searches among bike tyre brands in New Zealand, from 11.8% to 10.1%.

In October 2026, Maxxis lost share of searches among bike tyre brands in New Zealand, from 47.3% to 46.1%.

In October 2026, Pirelli lost share of searches among bike tyre brands in New Zealand, from 7.5% to 6.7%.
How are Pirelli’s branded searches counted?
14 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pirelli’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- pirelli
- pirelli angel gt
- pirelli bicycle tyre
- pirelli bike tyre
- pirelli cinturato
- pirelli cinturato rosso
- pirelli mtb tyre
- pirelli p
- pirelli powergy
- pirelli scorpion
- pirelli scorpion tyres
- pirelli scorpion verde
- pirelli tires
- pirelli tyre
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Where does Pirelli compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyre brands | 3rd of 8 | 10.9% | Show ranking |
| Truck tyre brands | 3rd of 7 | 12.2% | Show ranking |
| Bike tyre brands | 4th of 5 | 6.7% | Shown above |

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