A premium touring summer tire with a confident, secure feel on dry roads and an easy-going ride. Wet performance and refinement can be very good, but it's more variable than the badge suggests, and wear is a common compromise.
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Owners say73%from 192 owner reviews53% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesComfort, DryValueRelative 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 October 2026.
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%).
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Winner: Vredestein Ultrac
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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 Tire Reviews wet score of 72/100, and owners rate it 7.3/10 in the wet from 192 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 Tire Reviews dry score of 73/100, and owners rate it 8.3/10 in the dry from 192 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 21,896 miles (35,238 km).
What do owners say about the Pirelli CINTURATO P7?
Across 192 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. 89 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 62% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Pirelli CINTURATO P7(9)
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 158 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 158 reviews. 89 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?
53% of owners say they would buy the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 again, based on the 187 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 154 owner reviews analyzed for the Pirelli CINTURATO P7, 73 mention tread life: 37 praise it (long-lasting) and 36 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "they last for a long time, 30,000 on the front and 40,000 on the rear". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Pirelli CINTURATO P7's dry grip?
Of the 154 owner reviews analyzed for the Pirelli CINTURATO P7, 69 mention dry grip: 59 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 154 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
Questions and Answers for the Pirelli CINTURATO P7
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.
Owners most consistently praise the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 for its strong dry grip and secure, predictable road manners, with many also finding it generally comfortable for everyday and motorway use. Wet grip and road noise are far more divisive, with feedback split between “excellent” and distinctly underwhelming, especially in colder, wetter conditions. Longevity is the biggest talking point: almost half of reviewers mention tread life and opinion is evenly split, with many reporting quicker-than-expected wear. A smaller but notable minority (around one in eight) also complain about weak-feeling sidewalls and muted steering feedback, and around one in ten report puncture or sidewall-damage issues.
What owners mention most counted across 154 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 192 ratings
Owner score73%
Dry Grip83%
Handling75%
Comfort74%
Road Feedback74%
Wet Grip73%
Wear69%
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...”
“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...”
“These tires came fitted on the car from new. The original front tires were replaced at 42k, which is incredible for a 170bhp front wheel drive car, with another pair of P7 Cinturato's. The original rear tires still...”
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.
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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.
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
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.
I drive a Saab 9-3 Aero, these tires are a great match for the car, dry grip is very good, wet grip is acceptable but best of all they last for a long time, 30,000 on the front and 40,000 on the rear. I've had goodyears and Bridgestone and Falken tires that have barely managed to last half the time. They're reasonably priced and perfect for my vehicle.
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Mazda
205/55 R16
32,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
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2012 Mazda 3 hatchback Skyactiv manual. Yes, I put BMW star spec tires on a mainstream compact (although that isn't why I chose them), and yes I live in a climate where I can run summer tires all year long (San Antonio, TX). I loved these tires but admittedly they did not last long. Purchased 03/22, replacing 12/23, approximately 32,000 miles on them. I do not drive gently. Found them to be very smooth riding; picked them in part because of their light weight according to sources I could find. Nomenclature is very confusing for this tire, as my local Discount Tire has at least four entries under this one name and size to account for variations of different speed ratings and OE designations. Mine have the star on the sidewall and were 91V rated. Hope that helps.
