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Pirelli CINTURATO P7

Premium Touring Summer

Replaced by the Cinturato P7 C2

The Pirelli CINTURATO P7 is a summer touring tire with strong dry grip and predictable handling. Comfort is generally good, but wet grip, tread life and noise are less consistent.

The quick answer

Owners say 73% from 196 owner reviews 54% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 5th average finish across 27 independent tests · 2 wins Latest: P6 of 8 · 2024 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Comfort, Dry Value Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated November 2026.

  • 196owner reviews
  • 2,759,748miles driven
  • 27professional tests
Pirelli CINTURATO P7 1 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Pirelli CINTURATO P7

8.4/10

Better than 74% of summer tires

  • High Confidence
  • 7 tests
  • 196 owner reviews
Scores of the 407 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests7 tests · 7 publications · 2018-2023 76% 89%
Owner reviews196 owner reviews · rated 73% 57% 11%
Combined 74% 8.4

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 72% 44% 6
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 73% 40% 6
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 69% 9% 6
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 79% 7% 6

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 76% 6
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 61% 6

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 97% of the test figure. The other 3% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2024 2024 Auto Express Summer Tire Test Auto Express · 225/45 R17 P6 / 8 Placing only
  2. 2023 2023 Best SUV Tires Tested Auto Bild Allrad · 225/65 R17 P6 / 12
  3. 2020 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tire Test Teknikens Värld · 225/50 R17 P4 / 10
  4. 2020 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tire Test Gute Fahrt · 215/50 R18 P5 / 8
  5. 2020 2020 ADAC SUV Summer Tire Test ADAC · 235/55 R17 P3 / 12
  6. 2019 2019 ACE Summer Tire Test ACE · 205/55 R16 P9 / 9 Placing only
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  1. 2019 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 215/55 R17 P4 / 11
  2. 2019 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 235/45 R18 P4 / 10
  3. 2018 2018 Auto Review 225/45 R17 Tire Test Auto Review · 225/45 R17 P7 / 11 Placing only
  4. 2018 2018 Test World Summer Tire Test Test World · 225/45 R17 P11 / 16
  5. 2014 2014 Auto Review Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 Auto Review · 205/55 R16 P2 / 16 Placing only
  6. 2014 2014 AMS Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 Auto Motor Und Sport · 205/55 R16 P3 / 11 Placing only
  7. 2014 2014 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 225/50 R17 P4 / 12 Placing only
  8. 2014 2014 Test World Summer Tire Test Test World · 205/55 R16 P4 / 16 Placing only
  9. 2013 2013 Test World Summer Tire Test Test World · 205/55 R16 P5 / 13 Placing only
  10. 2013 2013 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 215/55 R16 P11 / 12 Placing only
  11. 2013 2013 European Summer Sports Tire Test ADAC · 225/45 R17 P11 / 19 Placing only
  12. 2012 2012 Autoreview Touring Tire Test Auto Review · 205/55 R16 P3 / 9 Placing only
  13. 2012 2012 Auto Bild Max Performance Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P7 / 15 Placing only
  14. 2012 2012 Autobild 50 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P5 / 50 Placing only
  15. 2012 2012 European Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 ADAC · 205/55 R16 P6 / 15 Placing only
  16. 2012 2012 ACE Touring Summer Tire Test ACE · 205/55 R16 P8 / 15 Placing only
  17. 2011 2011 Finnish ECO Touring Tire Test 205/55 r16 P5 / 15 Placing only
  18. 2010 2010 Auto Bild Eco Tire Test Auto Bild · 205/55 r16 P1 / 5 Placing only
  19. 2010 2010 Auto Zeitung Premium Touring Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 205/55 r16 P2 / 10 Placing only
  20. 2010 2010 European Summer Tire Test ADAC · 225/45 r17 P1 / 17 Placing only
  21. 2010 2010 AMS Premium Brand Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 245/45 R17 P3 / 10 Placing only
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Tested 27 times by independent publications, the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 has taken 2 test wins with an average finish of 5th.

27 Tests
2 Test Wins
5th Average
1st Best
11th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20102024

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2024 Auto Express Summer Tire Test P6 of 8

Summary The Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2) delivered a mixed performance across various tests. Its standout features were excellent fuel efficiency, topping the rolling resistance test, and strong refinement, ranking second in cabin noise reduction. However, it struggled in both wet and dry performance tests. In wet conditions, it ranked lower in handling, braking, and aquaplaning tests. Dry performance was also below average, with the tire ranking sixth in handling and seventh in braking. Despite these challenges, the tire demonstrated good grip and was described as willing and exploitable at its limit. Its low rolling resistance made it the most economical tire in the test, nearly achieving a higher EU label rating for efficiency. Results The Pirelli Cinturato P7 achieved an overall score of 99.00%, priced at £120.20. It excelled in rolling resistance, ranking 1st (100.00%), and performed well in cabin noise, ranking 2nd (96.00%). However, it struggled in wet conditions, ranking 6th in wet braking (95.8%), 7th in wet handling (98.10%), 5th in wet cornering (98.6%), 7th in curved aquaplaning (85.90%), and 8th in straight aquaplaning (95.20%). Dry performance was also below average, with 7th in dry braking (94.80%) and tied for 6th in dry handling (98.50%). .

Winner: Vredestein Ultrac

YearTestResultAward
20242024 Auto Express Summer Tire TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17P6 / 8
20232023 Best SUV Tires TestedAuto Bild Allrad · 225/65 R17P6 / 12
20202020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tire TestTeknikens Värld · 225/50 R17P4 / 10
20202020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tire TestGute Fahrt · 215/50 R18P5 / 8
20202020 ADAC SUV Summer Tire TestADAC · 235/55 R17P3 / 12
20192019 ACE Summer Tire TestACE · 205/55 R16P9 / 9
20192019 AMS Summer SUV Tire TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 215/55 R17P4 / 11
20192019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 235/45 R18P4 / 10
20182018 Auto Review 225/45 R17 Tire TestAuto Review · 225/45 R17P7 / 11
20182018 Test World Summer Tire TestTest World · 225/45 R17P11 / 16
20142014 Auto Review Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16Auto Review · 205/55 R16P2 / 16
20142014 AMS Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16Auto Motor Und Sport · 205/55 R16P3 / 11
20142014 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 225/50 R17P4 / 12
20142014 Test World Summer Tire TestTest World · 205/55 R16P4 / 16
20132013 Test World Summer Tire TestTest World · 205/55 R16P5 / 13
20132013 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 215/55 R16P11 / 12
20132013 European Summer Sports Tire TestADAC · 225/45 R17P11 / 19
20122012 Autoreview Touring Tire TestAuto Review · 205/55 R16P3 / 9
20122012 Auto Bild Max Performance Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P7 / 15
20122012 Autobild 50 Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P5 / 50
20122012 European Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16ADAC · 205/55 R16P6 / 15
20122012 ACE Touring Summer Tire TestACE · 205/55 R16P8 / 15
20112011 Finnish ECO Touring Tire Test205/55 r16P5 / 15
20102010 Auto Bild Eco Tire TestAuto Bild · 205/55 r16P1 / 5
20102010 Auto Zeitung Premium Touring Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 205/55 r16P2 / 10
20102010 European Summer Tire TestADAC · 225/45 r17P1 / 17
20102010 AMS Premium Brand Tire TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 245/45 R17P3 / 10

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Size Range69 sizes available

195-275Width35-65Profile15-20Rim84-106 T-YLoad/Speed Index2008First On Market

EU LabelAcross 69 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

68-72dB

US ratingsUTQG grade and the maker's mileage warranty

260UTQG treadwearAATractionATemperature8-10/32"Tread depth (new)

Popular sizes225/45 R17205/55 R16225/50 R17205/50 R17235/40 R18215/55 R17
VersionsRun flat in 24 sizes · OE for BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 in the wet?
Across the 6 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 stops 0.8% longer than premium rivals, 4% shorter than mid-range rivals and 7.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 72/100, and owners rate it 7.3/10 in the wet from 196 reviews.
How good is the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 in the dry?
Across the 6 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 stops 1.7% longer than premium rivals, 1.4% shorter than mid-range rivals and 5.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 73/100, and owners rate it 8.3/10 in the dry from 196 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Pirelli CINTURATO P7?
Across the 5 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Pirelli CINTURATO P7's rolling resistance is 1.3% higher than premium rivals, 2.6% lower than mid-range rivals and 3.9% lower than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 is expected to last around 21,950 miles (35,325 km).
What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 have?
In the US, the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 carries a UTQG treadwear grade of 260, with traction AA and temperature A. UTQG treadwear is relative: a tire graded 400 lasted four times as long as the reference tire, graded 100, on the government test course. New tread depth is 8-10/32" (6.4-7.9 mm), depending on size.
More questions about the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (10)
What do owners say about the Pirelli CINTURATO P7?
Across 196 owner ratings the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 averages 73%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.3 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 6.9. 91 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 62% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Pirelli CINTURATO P7's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Pirelli CINTURATO P7?
Owners rate the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 7.4 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 160 reviews.
How well do the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 6.9 out of 10 for wear across 160 reviews. 91 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 12,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 again?
54% of owners say they would buy the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 again, based on the 191 owner reviews that answered the question. 19% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Pirelli CINTURATO P7's tread life?
Of the 156 owner reviews analyzed for the Pirelli CINTURATO P7, 74 mention tread life: 38 praise it (long-lasting) and 36 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "driven 57290 miles (92200km) and yet still had 5mm tread on them". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Pirelli CINTURATO P7's dry grip?
Of the 156 owner reviews analyzed for the Pirelli CINTURATO P7, 70 mention dry grip: 60 praise it (strong dry grip) and 10 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "They have excellent grip in the dry". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Pirelli CINTURATO P7's ride comfort?
Of the 156 owner reviews analyzed for the Pirelli CINTURATO P7, 67 mention ride comfort: 44 praise it (comfortable ride) and 23 criticise it (harsh ride). One owner wrote: "car feels very smooth and no noise at all". Read those reviews
Has the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 been replaced?
The Pirelli CINTURATO P7 has been replaced by the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
What sizes does the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 come in?
The Pirelli CINTURATO P7 is available in 349 sizes, ranging from 195-275/35-65 R15-20.
Owner Questions (2)
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What does the "91V" or 91W at the end of the tire spec signify?
October 3, 2016
The number is the load rating, the letter the speed rating of the tire.
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What should the tire pressure be?
September 5, 2016
The tire pressure for the Cinturato P7 is vehicle and load specific. The correct tire pressure for your vehicle can usually be found on a sticker in the door shut of the driver's door, or in the manufacturer's handbook.

Pirelli CINTURATO P7 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 159 reviews

Owners most often praise the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 for dry grip, with dry handling also well regarded. Ride comfort attracts more praise than criticism, although around one in seven owners find the ride harsh. Wet grip is more divisive, with around a quarter praising it and one in seven finding it lacking. Tread life varies considerably, with almost equal numbers reporting long life and rapid wear. Road noise also divides opinion, while around one in ten owners report weak sidewalls, poor steering feedback or punctures.

What owners mention most counted across 156 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 196 ratings

  • Owner score 73%
  • Dry Grip 83%
  • Handling 75%
  • Comfort 74%
  • Road Feedback 73%
  • Wet Grip 73%
  • Wear 69%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 61%

“I do a little bit of spirited on weekends and U-turns with skids, some burnouts and some drifts. But overall most of the miles have been on highways at 85 mph exactly. With 5% being in the city and 90% ish being on the...”

  • BMW 230i
  • 28,000 miles
Read full review → 1,107 found this helpful
Most critical 26%

“had them on my big turbo 2.0 quattro a4 previous owner bought them in march , since i bought the car and mounted the turbo these tires went off , they are bald, changed them in november and not even one season wear from...”

  • Audi A4 Avant 2.0T Quattro
  • 13,000 miles
Read full review → 403 found this helpful
Longest term 87%

“Absolute brilliant tires. I had these Pirelli Cinturato P7 tires on my VW PASSAT 2.0 TDI B8.5 since brand new, came from factory. These are the Seal Inside models in 215/55/R17 size, all were made in week 36/2020 and...”

  • Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI [150PS] DSG
  • 57,290 miles
Read full review → 4 found this helpful

All 160 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 reviews

Score spread across 158 written reviews
94%
Member
End of Life

FROM CONTI TO PIRELLI, ABOUT 0.5L LESS PER 100 KMS, LESS NOISE, BETTER GRIP, LOVE THEM!

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1
87%
Nosibobobo79
Mid-Life

Absolute brilliant tires. I had these Pirelli Cinturato P7 tires on my VW PASSAT 2.0 TDI B8.5 since brand new, came from factory. These are the Seal Inside models in 215/55/R17 size, all were made in week 36/2020 and they held up till last month since new, driven 57290 miles (92200km) and yet still had 5mm tread on them. I've purchased an Audi A4 Avant 2021 and bought these Cinturato P7 tires however they dont make the Seal Inside versions in size 225/55/R17 so a bit gutted. We will see how long these will last on my A4.
If you want them to last look for the Seal Inside or the RunFlat versions.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 4
61%
Member
End of Life

Pirelli tires were not good - replaced with Michelin which so far are much better

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 6

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69%
Member
End of Life

Tire tread was fine and held up well. Side wall cracking eventually meant the tires needed to be replaced before the tread wore out

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 5
83%
Member
Mid-Life

These are on a Corolla touring hybrid. Tire noise seems to be loud on this car. I tried Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2. Which really have great wear resistance doing 1000s more miles than others. But on the Corolla they are very noisy and don't grip well in the wet. The P7s are quiet and comfortable grip really well. But do wear quickly.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 9
89%
Member
End of Life

Best tires. Better than Toyo Proxes Sport.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 15
76%
Member
End of Life
Tires were great when new, love the runflat, tread wore down way earlier than expected 19K
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 150
56%
Member
After 50,000 klms I've experienced three flats/blowouts. So I bought 4 tires and paid for 7. So 3 flat tires in 4 years compared with 3 flats in the previous 40 years. Maybe I'm just unlucky? Whatever, I won't be buying Pirellis ever again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 227
80%
Member
I have been driving this Pirelli cinturato P7 for almost 6 months in this summer (nearly 8k kms), first impressions are higher comfort levels and less noise in long motorway cruising. I appreciate the dry grip (both hot and cold weather) and predictable handling and of course fun to drive around the corners while edging the grass next to the asphalt. Only downside is the wet grip especially in cold weather and rainy conditions. EU label has a "B" rating for braking on wet roads but braking is absolutely good and confident both in dry and wet. Tire wear is reasonable if you are driving only in the motorway but unfortunately uneven wear might be possible when tires are more pushed in the corners which I think is due to the RunFlat technology
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 418
61%
Member
  • BMW 230i
  • 225/45 R17
  • 28,000 miles
  • Mostly Motorways
  • Spirited
I do a little bit of spirited on weekends and U-turns with skids, some burnouts and some drifts. But overall most of the miles have been on highways at 85 mph exactly. With 5% being in the city and 90% ish being on the highway with the other 5% pushing them till they scream. I wish they had more grip. I think due to the lack of a sidewall they are not super comfy and the wet grip is basically not there. The feedback is only through its screams. They seem to be pretty predictable. But they wore out for me super fast and it makes me kinda sad. I wish they were quieter. I wish I would not buy these but VSC I signed says they must be OE tires.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 4
Helpful 1,107
61%
Member
Less than 10K done and the tires are nearly worn. Won't buy again for that money
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 2
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1,042
79%
Member
For the price are good
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 1,147
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