Pirelli CINTURA/TO P7
WatchThe Pirelli CINTURATO P7 is a premium summer touring tire that prioritises comfort, refinement and easy, confidence-inspiring handling. Across both driver feedback and independent tests it most consistently impresses on dry roads, with stable braking and a composed motorway feel. When new it's commonly reported as quiet and smooth, with generally reassuring straight-line wet safety and aquaplaning resistance.
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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%).
.Alternative Tires
| Size | Fuel | Wet | Noise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 inch | |||
| 195/55R15 85 H | D | E | 70 |
| 195/55R15 85 H | D | D | 70 |
| 16 inch | |||
| 205/55R16 91 V | D | B | 71 |
| 205/55R16 91 H | D | B | 71 |
| 205/60R16 92 V | C | B | 72 |
| 205/55R16 94 V XL | C | B | 71 |
| 205/60R16 92 H | C | B | 70 |
| 215/60R16 99 V XL | C | B | 71 |
| 215/60R16 99 H XL | C | B | 71 |
| 205/55R16 91 W | D | B | 71 |
| 205/60R16 92 W | D | B | 71 |
| 205/55R16 91 W | D | B | 70 |
| 205/55R16 91 V | D | B | 70 |
| 205/55R16 91 W | C | B | 71 |
| 205/55R16 94 W XL | C | B | 69 |
| 205/55R16 91 V | C | B | 70 |
| 205/60R16 92 W | B | B | 68 |
| 205/55R16 91 V | B | B | 69 |
| 205/60R16 96 V XL | B | A | 71 |
| 205/60R16 92 V | A | B | 70 |
| 205/55R16 91 W | B | B | 69 |
| 205/60R16 92 V | B | B | 69 |
| 205/55R16 91 W | C | A | 71 |
| 205/60R16 92 V | C | B | 71 |
| 205/55R16 91 V | C | A | 70 |
| 215/60R16 99 V XL | C | A | 70 |
| 205/60R16 96 W XL | C | A | 71 |
| 205/55R16 94 V XL | C | A | 71 |
| 205/60R16 92 H | B | B | 70 |
| 205/55R16 91 W | C | A | 68 |
| 205/60R16 92 V | D | C | 69 |
| 215/60R16 99 V XL | C | A | 69 |
| 205/55R16 91 V | B | B | 71 |
| 205/55R16 91 V | C | A | 69 |
| 205/60R16 96 W XL | B | A | 69 |
| 205/55R16 94 V XL | B | A | 69 |
| 215/60R16 99 V XL | B | A | 70 |
| 205/55R16 91 V | C | B | 69 |
| 205/55R16 94 V XL | C | A | 69 |
| 17 inch | |||
| 225/60R17 99 V | D | B | 71 |
| 225/45R17 91 V | C | B | 71 |
| 205/50R17 89 V | D | B | 71 |
| 225/45R17 91 V | D | B | 71 |
| 225/45R17 91 W | D | B | 71 |
| 225/50R17 94 W | D | B | 71 |
| 225/45R17 91 Y | D | B | 71 |
| 205/50R17 89 Y | D | B | 71 |
| 225/60R17 99 V | D | B | 71 |
| 225/45R17 91 W | D | B | 71 |
| 225/45R17 91 W | D | B | 71 |
| 205/50R17 89 W | D | B | 71 |
| 225/45R17 91 Y | C | B | 71 |
| 225/50R17 94 W | C | B | 71 |
| 225/50R17 94 H | D | B | 71 |
| 225/50R17 94 V | D | B | 71 |
| 225/45R17 94 W XL | C | B | 72 |
| 215/55R17 94 W | C | B | 71 |
| 225/45R17 91 V | D | B | 71 |
| 225/50R17 94 Y | A | B | 69 |
| 225/50R17 94 W | C | B | 71 |
| 225/50R17 98 Y XL | C | B | 71 |
| 215/55R17 94 V | B | B | 71 |
| 215/55R17 94 W | C | B | 71 |
| 225/45R17 91 W | C | B | 68 |
| 215/55R17 94 V | C | B | 71 |
| 205/50R17 93 W XL | C | A | 72 |
| 225/50R17 94 W | C | A | 71 |
| 225/50R17 98 W XL | C | B | 67 |
| 225/50R17 94 W | C | B | 71 |
| 225/50R17 98 Y XL | B | B | 68 |
| 215/45R17 91 W XL | C | A | 72 |
| 225/60R17 99 Y | B | A | 69 |
| 215/45R17 91 V XL | C | C | 72 |
| 205/50R17 89 V | C | B | 71 |
| 225/45R17 94 Y XL | A | B | 70 |
| 225/45R17 91 Y | B | A | 68 |
| 215/55R17 94 V | A | B | 70 |
| 225/50R17 94 Y | B | C | 70 |
| 225/45R17 91 W | D | B | 69 |
| 225/60R17 99 V | D | B | 69 |
| 205/50R17 89 H | A | B | 70 |
| 225/45R17 91 Y | C | B | 68 |
| 225/50R17 98 Y XL | C | A | 71 |
| 225/45R17 91 Y | C | A | 69 |
| 205/50R17 93 W XL | C | A | 70 |
| 225/45R17 94 Y XL | C | A | 69 |
| 205/50R17 93 W XL | B | A | 69 |
| 205/50R17 89 H | B | C | 71 |
| 225/45R17 94 Y XL | C | B | 71 |
| 225/50R17 98 V XL | C | A | 71 |
| 225/60R17 99 V | C | B | 69 |
| 225/50R17 94 W | C | B | 69 |
| 215/55R17 94 W | C | A | 69 |
| 225/45R17 91 W | C | A | 69 |
| 225/50R17 98 W XL | C | B | 69 |
| 225/50R17 98 V XL | A | B | 70 |
| 225/50R17 98 Y XL | B | A | 70 |
| 225/45R17 91 Y | C | A | 70 |
| 225/45R17 94 Y XL | B | A | 70 |
| 225/50R17 98 V XL | B | A | 70 |
| 225/45R17 91 W | D | B | 69 |
| 225/45R17 94 Y XL | C | A | 70 |
| 225/50R17 98 Y XL | C | A | 70 |
| 205/50R17 89 H | B | B | 69 |
| 18 inch | |||
| 245/40R18 97 Y XL | C | B | 72 |
| 245/40R18 93 Y | D | B | 71 |
| 245/45R18 96 Y | D | B | 71 |
| 225/40R18 92 Y XL | C | A | 72 |
| 245/40R18 97 Y XL | C | B | 71 |
| 225/40R18 92 W XL | C | B | 71 |
| 245/40R18 93 Y | C | A | 71 |
| 245/40R18 97 Y XL | C | A | 72 |
| 245/40R18 97 Y XL | C | A | 72 |
| 225/40R18 92 Y XL | C | C | 71 |
| 245/45R18 100 Y XL | C | A | 70 |
| 245/45R18 100 Y XL | C | A | 70 |
| 245/45R18 100 Y XL | B | A | 70 |
| 245/40R18 97 Y XL | C | B | 71 |
| 245/40R18 97 Y XL | C | C | 72 |
| 245/45R18 100 W XL | A | B | 69 |
| 245/45R18 100 Y XL | A | B | 70 |
| 245/40R18 97 Y XL | B | B | 72 |
| 225/40R18 92 Y XL | C | A | 70 |
| 225/40R18 92 Y XL | B | B | 70 |
| 245/45R18 96 W | A | A | 70 |
| 245/45R18 100 Y XL | B | A | 70 |
| 245/40R18 97 Y XL | A | B | 69 |
| 245/40R18 97 Y XL | B | B | 69 |
| 245/45R18 100 Y XL | A | B | 69 |
| 225/40R18 92 Y XL | C | A | 71 |
| 245/45R18 100 Y XL | C | A | 69 |
| 245/45R18 100 Y XL | A | B | 70 |
| 245/40R18 97 Y XL | C | A | 72 |
| 225/40R18 92 W XL | C | A | 71 |
| 245/40R18 97 W XL | C | A | 71 |
| 245/45R18 100 Y XL | C | B | 69 |
| 225/40R18 92 Y XL | B | A | 70 |
| 245/45R18 100 Y XL | B | A | 69 |
| 245/40R18 97 Y XL | B | A | 71 |
| 225/40R18 92 W XL | B | A | 70 |
| 245/40R18 97 Y XL | B | B | 69 |
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Review Summary
Based on 154 user reviews
Across 154 reviews, the Pirelli CINTURATO P7 is most often described as a comfortable, confidence-inspiring touring tire with strong dry-road grip/handling and generally low noise when new. Many drivers also report good motorway manners, stable braking and decent aquaplaning resistance, with some achieving very high mileages. The most consistent downsides are weak or inconsistent wet/cold traction (especially in rain at lower temperatures), faster-than-expected wear for a notable share of users, and increasing road noise/harshness as the tire ages-particularly on run-flat versions.
Strengths
- Comfortable ride (especially for touring/motorway use)
- Strong dry grip and predictable handling
- Generally quiet when new / refined cruising
- Good stability and aquaplaning resistance
- Good all-round performance for everyday driving
- Good mileage for many drivers (when aligned/used mainly on motorways)
Areas for Improvement
- Wet/cold grip can be poor or confidence-reducing (wheelspin/slippery feel in rain
- Especially at low temperatures)
- Treadwear can be faster than expected / inconsistent wear life
- Road noise increases with wear (tire roar/drone as it ages)
- Run-flat versions often feel harsh with reduced comfort/feedback
- Sidewall fragility on rough roads (bulges/blowouts/pothole damage reported)
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Sadly I curbed my wheels lightly while parking (the first time in this car and on these tires), sidewall got torn up and over a week the tire went flat.
Now I'm not the best parker and in my previous car with Goodyear Assurances, I curbed them quite a few times and the sidewalls were fine, so needless to say I was disappointed with the P7s.
If you plan on driving in the wet then they're pretty good but otherwise there's better options.