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Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

Replaced by the Cinturato C3 Replaces the Cinturato P7 Blue

A refined, quiet premium touring summer tire with standout comfort and strong dry-road manners, backed up by consistently quick braking in group tests. Best suited to drivers prioritising smoothness and confidence on everyday roads over ultimate longevity and economy scores.

The quick answer

Owners say 83% from 39 owner reviews 82% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 7th average finish across 18 independent tests Latest: P3 of 14 · 2025 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Dry, Wet 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 September 2026.

  • 39owner reviews
  • 318,600miles driven
  • 18professional tests

Tire Reviews Score

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

8.9/10

Better than 87% of summer tires

  • High Confidence
  • 15 tests
  • 39 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent tests15 tests · 8 publications · 2020-2025 86% 87%
Owner reviews39 owner reviews · rated 83% 91% 13%
Combined 87% 8.9

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 81% 44% 14
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 85% 40% 13
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 44% 9% 12
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 71% 7% 11

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 83% 14
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 77% 10

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 99% of the test figure. The other 1% comes from its predecessor, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue, 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. 2025 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test UTAC · 225/45 R17 P3 / 14
  2. 2024 2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/55 R17 P5 / 10
  3. 2024 2024 AZ Summer Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 225/45 R17 P2 / 9
  4. 2024 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P16 / 20
  5. 2024 2024 Summer Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P9 / 55
  6. 2023 2023 Motor Summer Tire Test Motor · 205/55 R16 P4 / 8
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  1. 2023 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test ADAC · 205/55 R16 P17 / 50
  2. 2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires Tire Reviews · 205/55 R16 P2 / 13
  3. 2022 2022 Auto Express Summer Tire Test Auto Express · 225/40 R18 P6 / 7 Placing only
  4. 2021 2021 Auto Express Summer Tire Test Auto Express · 225/45 R17 P8 / 10 Placing only
  5. 2021 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tire Test Vi Bilagare · 225/45 R17 P6 / 8
  6. 2021 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P7 / 20
  7. 2021 2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 225/50 R17 ADAC · 225/50 R17 P9 / 17
  8. 2021 2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 ADAC · 205/55 R16 P12 / 15
  9. 2021 2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P2 / 53
  10. 2020 2020 Auto Express Summer Tire Test Auto Express · 205/55 R16 P10 / 10 Placing only
  11. 2020 2020 Tire Reviews Ultimate Summer Tire Test Tire Reviews · 205/55 R16 P10 / 12
  12. 2020 2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tire Test Al Volante · 225/45 R17 P2 / 10

Tested 18 times by independent publications, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 averages a finish of 7th.

18 Tests
0 Test Wins
7th Average
2nd Best
17th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20202025

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test P3 of 14

The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 is easy to drive with excellent grip on wet asphalt, though it can suddenly lose some grip in extreme situations without losing control. Aquaplaning resistance is not the best side of the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2. On dry roads, the Pirelli is predictable and easy to drive, with a slight tendency to oversteer (skidding with the rear) during evasive maneuvers, which is described as traditional Pirelli fashion. The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 is quiet but somewhat sluggish in terms of rolling resistance. It scored 9.0 points, sharing second place with the Continental.

Strong: Dry Braking, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling Winner: Michelin Primacy 5

Every independent test of the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20252025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire TestUTAC · 225/45 R17P3 / 14
20242024 Motorhome Summer Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/55 R17P5 / 10
20242024 AZ Summer Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 225/45 R17P2 / 9
20242024 AutoBild Summer Tire TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P16 / 20
20242024 Summer Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P9 / 55
20232023 Motor Summer Tire TestMotor · 205/55 R16P4 / 8
20232023 ADAC Summer Tire TestADAC · 205/55 R16P17 / 50
2023Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring TiresTire Reviews · 205/55 R16P2 / 13Tested by Tire Reviews Highly Rec.
20222022 Auto Express Summer Tire TestAuto Express · 225/40 R18P6 / 7
20212021 Auto Express Summer Tire TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17P8 / 10
20212021 ViBilagare Summer Tire Test Vi Bilagare · 225/45 R17P6 / 8
20212021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P7 / 20
20212021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 225/50 R17ADAC · 225/50 R17P9 / 17
20212021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16ADAC · 205/55 R16P12 / 15
20212021 53 Summer Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P2 / 53
20202020 Auto Express Summer Tire TestAuto Express · 205/55 R16P10 / 10
20202020 Tire Reviews Ultimate Summer Tire TestTire Reviews · 205/55 R16P10 / 12Tested by Tire Reviews
20202020 New 17 Inch Summer Tire TestAl Volante · 225/45 R17P2 / 10

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2023 · 205/55 R16
Running Costs
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In 205/55 R16, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 is projected to cost €32.79 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €820 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test.

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2€32.79
Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2024 test; financing costs are excluded.
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Size Range2 sizes available

205-215Width55Profile16Rim91-97 V-WLoad/Speed Index2026First On Market

EU Label

Noise

72dB C

Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 in the wet?
Across the 14 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 stops 0.6% longer than premium rivals, 2.2% shorter than mid-range rivals and 11.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 81/100, and owners rate it 7.8/10 in the wet from 39 reviews.
How good is the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 in the dry?
Across the 13 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 stops 1.5% shorter than premium rivals, 3.3% shorter than mid-range rivals and 7.4% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 85/100, and owners rate it 8.9/10 in the dry from 39 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2?
Across the 9 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2's rolling resistance is 7.2% higher than premium rivals, 1.8% lower than mid-range rivals and 1.1% higher than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 is expected to last around 20,349 miles (32,748 km).
What do owners say about the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2?
Across 39 owner ratings the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 averages 83%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.9 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 7.8. 10 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 81% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 (11)
How much does the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 cost to run?
In 205/55 R16, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 is projected to cost €32.79 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €820 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2, at €16.62.
What is the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2?
Owners rate the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 8.6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 31 reviews.
How well do the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 8.1 out of 10 for wear across 31 reviews. 10 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 4,500 miles.
Would owners buy the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 again?
82% of owners say they would buy the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 again, based on the 39 owner reviews that answered the question. 49% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2's ride comfort?
Of the 32 owner reviews analyzed for the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2, 17 mention ride comfort: 16 praise it (comfortable ride) and 1 criticise it (harsh ride). One owner wrote: "Incredibly silent tires and comfort". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2's road noise?
Of the 32 owner reviews analyzed for the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2, 15 mention road noise: 14 praise it (quiet) and 1 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "Incredibly silent tires and comfort". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2's wet grip?
Of the 32 owner reviews analyzed for the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2, 15 mention wet grip: 9 praise it (confident wet grip) and 6 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "The dry and wet grip are really good, even when pushing it". Read those reviews
What does the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 replace?
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 is the successor to the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue in Pirelli's range.
Has the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 been replaced?
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 has been replaced by the Pirelli Cinturato C3.
What sizes does the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 come in?
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 is available in 2 sizes, ranging from 205-215/55 R16.
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Questions and Answers for the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

I would like to know the performance difference between different tire sizes. Since P7C2 is manufactured for tailored needs of various OEM's (BMW, Mercedes, etc.)… Show more I would like to know the performance difference between different tire sizes. Since P7C2 is manufactured for tailored needs of various OEM's (BMW, Mercedes, etc.) there are many EU Ecolabel versions. Please can you share your expert opinion on what size and standard Ecolabel option would be the best choice ? Show less
September 23, 2025
Yes, there are plenty of non-OE versions of the P7 C2, it should be clearly noted on any tire retailers website or stock system when searching. Please note the Cinturato C3 is now out which improves on the C2 in most ways, so it will be worth looking into that tire.

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 32 reviews

Owners rate the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 highly overall (83% average), most often praising its very comfortable, refined ride and low road noise. Dry performance is a clear strength, with many reporting strong dry grip and reassuring handling, plus good efficiency from low rolling resistance. Opinion is more mixed in the wet, with around one in five owners describing wet grip as mediocre or confidence-sapping, and a similar number noting steering feel can be a bit numb or lacking feedback.

What owners mention most counted across 32 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 39 ratings

  • Owner score 83%
  • Dry Grip 89%
  • Comfort 86%
  • Handling 83%
  • Road Feedback 83%
  • Wear 81%
  • Wet Grip 78%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 69%

“These tires fitted to a Toyota Corolla Estate (hybrid) do well in reviews and they are good to drive on very predictable, road noise is average, handling is good in wet and dry. Fuel economy seems good too. Tread wear...”

  • Toyota Corolla
  • 7,000 miles
Read full review → 1,111 found this helpful
Most critical 49%

“When driven in warm temps, you get good grip on a spirited drive, but when it comes to the wet, the tires don't give you enough confidence as they lose their grip. Wear is OK and expect from a touring tire, but if you...”

  • Subaru 2011 Impreza WRX STI
  • 16,800 miles
Read full review → 1,045 found this helpful
Longest term 88%

“I can't fathom how some reviewers have commented on low tread life. Baffled. These were the OEM tires on a 1.5 MINI Cooper, and 40500 miles (!!) on, and pushing 5 years, they've still got ~2.8mm left on the front tires...”

  • MINI Cooper
  • 40,000 miles
Read full review → 107 found this helpful

All 31 Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 reviews

Score spread across 31 written reviews
83%
Member
Initial Impressions

After the first negative impressions, i've got used to the difference in feeling and feedback they give in weather changes. Even when they feel soft, or rock hard (same pressure, different ambient temperature) they handle well and give adequate road feedback. You need to be aware when a cold, rainy day comes after a warm, sunny one, they will be terrible in the first wet drive. After that, they will be dependable and informative as usual.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 18
89%
Member
Initial Impressions

Far better than the previous bridgstones

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 14
83%
Member
Mid-Life

Very reliable, good performance in wet and dry, quiet and the wear is acceptable.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 17
  1. Initial Impressions79% 4,000 miles
    Incredibly silent tires and comfort. Good grip overall on dry and wet. Average road feedback. The wear looks a bit quick. Compared with the Firestones that wore the car before, they are far, far better and come at a very reasonable price for their performance.

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88%
Member
Initial Impressions

Great tire, quiet, smooth, comfortable and sporty. Steering isn't perfect but really good. Easy to drive. Sportier than nearly all other tires call Touring, not as sporty as Michelin PS 4S, but a lot more quiet and comfortable. Great tire for 99% of when you're driving the car rather than being overly specialized. Was disappointed that the C3 improved in nearly all areas but sacrifices noise to improve performance, at least thats my initial read on that tire. I would defiantly buy these again, they love high speed cruising, control under breaking is great. A tad lighter in the steering department then I like, but it does feel precise. Like this tire a lot.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 27
56%
BramV
Initial Impressions
  • 225/50 R18
  • 11,000 miles

My BYD SEAL originally came with Continental EcoContact 6 tires, but they felt so unsafe and hard that I quickly replaced them with a set of P7C2 with the label 225/50R18 95W.

While these feel softer than EcoContact 6, the wet grip didn't improve that much, but the steering response and the dry grip was significantly improved. While they are not dead quiet like EcoContact, these are definitely one of the quietest tires I've ever driven.

Nevertheless I was expecting the P7C2 to feel much softer, but they didn't feel that much more comfortable than EcoContact 6.

The positive points I can summarize as a sporty steering feel, quietness and progressive grip in the dry.

Unfortunately the negative points heavily impact my experience because I find the wet grip mediocre and also in colder conditions below 10°C the tires loose grip early and unexpectedly, even in the dry. Since my car is RWD I experienced too much skidding and sliding in bad weather conditions, not providing enough safety for mild winter conditions.

As a result, about 8 months ago, in the middle of the winter, I've replaced the rear tires with Michelin Primary 5 in the same size and load rating, and I could directly compare the rear grip against the P7C2:
Surprisingly, the new Primacy generally performed much better on my car and the wet / cold grip was greatly improved. The Primacy feels better under my car at every aspect, but I think the P7C2 is a little quieter, while the Michelin feels softer and more comfortable.

The wear rate on the P7C2 seems really good.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 2
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 3
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 35
88%
Member
Initial Impressions
I can't fathom how some reviewers have commented on low tread life. Baffled. These were the OEM tires on a 1.5 MINI Cooper, and 40500 miles (!!) on, and pushing 5 years, they've still got ~2.8mm left on the front tires (rears pretty much exactly the same as when new). And if I recall correctly, they only had a touch over 6mm when new. So that's about 3.2 ish mm wear in over 40K miles! Astonishing longevity. That's with no tire rotation, FWD car.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Wear 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 107
61%
Member
  • BMW 330i
  • 225/45 R18
  • 4,500 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
I should mention first that this is the OE tire so the star * version of the tire. 225/45R18 front and 255/40R18 rears.
The comfort, rolling resistance and noise are very good.
In the dry the grip is good, breaking is also pretty good, but the handling and road feedback is poor. The car doesn’t feel sharp entering the corners and in the middle of the turn.
In the wet I loose all confidence with this tire.
Traction, cornering, breaking are really poor once the road is even a little bit wet.
Can’t wait to put some Michelins on.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 4
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 4
Helpful 367
74%
Member
  • BMW 330e
  • 225/45 R18
  • 11,000 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Spirited
OE tires from BMW, very good feel and feedback on the road while limiting the discomfort of the M-Chassis. Allows high entry speed for a touring tire with imperial stability, even in the wet. Limited longevity with the rear tires (in 255) toast at only 18k km due to the agressive camber angle of the M-chassis
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 439
53%
Member
I’ve owned these tires for two years and covered around 22,000 km. Overall, they’re decent when it comes to road handling, especially on dry surfaces—they feel stable and are pretty quiet, which makes driving more comfortable. I’ve noticed that even after two years, the tires have maintained their characteristics well and show logical signs of wear, which is something I didn't expect from these pirelli's.

However, things aren’t as positive when it comes to wet conditions. The wet grip is far from reassuring and, honestly, quite unpredictable at times. For tires that are marketed as a top-shelf choice, the wet handling is disappointing and, in my opinion, unacceptable, especially considering that even some budget brands I’ve tried in the past performed better in the rain.

The other major issue I’ve observed is their sensitivity to temperature changes. It’s unsettling how much the tires’ handling and grip can change throughout a drive—sometimes they feel very different at the end of a journey compared to the start. This inconsistency undermines my confidence in them and is the biggest reason I can’t give a strong recommendation.

In summary, these tires deliver satisfactory performance in dry conditions and hold up well over time, but their wet handling and temperature sensitivity are major drawbacks. If reliable wet performance is a priority for you, I’d suggest looking elsewhere.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 4
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 634
69%
Member
These tires fitted to a Toyota Corolla Estate (hybrid) do well in reviews and they are good to drive on very predictable, road noise is average, handling is good in wet and dry. Fuel economy seems good too. Tread wear is very disappointing they are on the front but I have done bout 7-8k miles and they are down to 5mm and un likely to to more than 3k more. For this reason I don't think I would buy again
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 1,111
97%
Member
  • BMW 330e
  • 225/45 R19
  • 1,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
I changed to these from P Zeros as i wanted non-run flats for a better ride and fuel economy without losing the handling benefits of my previous Pirellis on my BMW 330e. I have not been disapointed.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 754
93%
Member
  • BMW 318
  • 205/55 R16
  • 25,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
The best all around touring tire. Very good road feedback. Stiff enough sidewall.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 938
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