Pirelli CINTURA/TO P7 - Test Results

Test Statistics

27

Tests Completed

5th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

11th

Worst Result
Performance Over Time

Test History

6
of 8
2024 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

2024
Winner: Vredestein Ultrac

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 ...
6
of 12
2023 Best SUV Tires Tested

2023
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Good.
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Dirt Handling, Wet Circle
Weak:
Gravel Traction, Mud Traction
4
of 10
2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tire Test

2020
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4

Strong:
Subj. Comfort
5
of 8
2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tire Test

2020
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

Good - A good balance of performance, but not on the level of the best in test.
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Rolling Resistance, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Wet Circle
3
of 12
2020 ADAC SUV Summer Tire Test

2020
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4

Highly Recommended
Weak:
Wear
9
of 9
2019 ACE Summer Tire Test

2019
Winner: Nokian WetProof

4
of 11
2019 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test

2019
Winner: Nokian WetProof

Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking
Weak:
Noise
4
of 10
2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test

2019
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

7
of 11
2018 Auto Review 225/45 R17 Tire Test

2018
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

11
of 16
2018 Test World Summer Tire Test

2018
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

2
of 16
2014 Auto Review Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16

2014
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

This is the 5th year the P7 Cinturato has been i our tests, but the second place in our ranking confirms that the tires have been successfully updated over the years. In traction on wet roads, they...
3
of 11
2014 AMS Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16

2014
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

4
of 12
2014 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test

2014
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

Pirelli Cinturato P7 is balanced at the limit - on wet and dry roads
4
of 16
2014 Test World Summer Tire Test

2014
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

The Pirelli has good results on dry and wet roads, and a high resistance to aquaplaning. The tire reacts quickly and accurately, but their behavior in an emergency situation may be too nervous. One...
5
of 13
2013 Test World Summer Tire Test

2013
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

Pirelli demonstrated excellent wet grip and excellent resistance to aquaplaning but like the Dunlops, they can be a little snappy in the wet. In the dry the front of the car accurately and quickly ...
11
of 12
2013 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test

2013
Winner: Dunlop Sport BluResponse

Except in aquaplaning, the Pirelli doesn't really shine in any category
11
of 18
2013 European Summer Sports Tire Test

2013
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

3
of 9
2012 Autoreview Touring Tire Test

2012
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime2

7
of 15
2012 Auto Bild Max Performance Tire Test

2012
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

5
of 45
2012 Autobild 50 Tire Braking Test

2012
Winner: Nokian Z G2

6
of 14
2012 European Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16

2012
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

8
of 14
2012 ACE Touring Summer Tire Test

2012
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

5
of 15
2011 Finnish ECO Touring Tire Test

2011
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 2

The Pirelli P7 Cinturato is most at home on the dry tarmac with excellent grip and a sharp steering response. Only slightly let down by its wet braking leaves the Pirelli in 5th
2
of 9
2010 Auto Zeitung Premium Touring Tire Test

2010
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 2

3
of 10
2010 AMS Premium Brand Tire Test

2010
Winner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo