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Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

18

Tests Completed

7th

Average Position

2nd

Best Result

17th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 shows strong, repeatable performance in dry and wet grip-led metrics, frequently placing in the top three for dry braking and often near the front in wet braking and wet handling. Subjective handling and comfort are also positives, with multiple best-in-class subjective wet handling results and high comfort/noise scores. This translates into several podiums and strong overall finishes, including 3/14 (2025), 2/9 (2024), 2/13 (2023), 2/53 (2021), and 2/10 (2020).
However, aquaplaning resistance, rolling efficiency, and wear/value are recurring weaknesses. Straight aquaplaning and rolling resistance results tend to be mid-pack to weak, and multiple ADAC/Auto Bild tests highlight below-average wear and poor value, which drags overall rankings in larger fields.

Performance Strengths
  • Dry Performance Strong
    • 1st place dry braking in 2025 test (34.2 m)
    • 2nd place dry braking in 2024 AZ (33 m, +0.3% from best)
    • 2nd place dry braking in 2021 53-tire braking test (34.5 m)
    • 2nd place dry braking in 2020 TR test (34.5 m)
  • Wet Grip and Handling Strong
    • 2nd place wet braking in 2025 (+0.3% from best) and 1st wet handling
    • Top-3 wet braking/handling cluster in 2024 AZ (3rd wet braking, 3rd wet handling)
    • 1st subjective wet handling in 2023 TR; 3rd wet braking (32.91 m)
    • 3rd wet braking in 2021 53-tire braking test (29.7 m)
  • Subjective Handling and Comfort/Noise Moderate
    • 2nd subjective dry handling and 1st subjective wet handling in 2023 TR
    • High comfort/noise in 2021 ViBilagare (comfort 1st, noise 2nd)
    • Strong subjective wet handling in 2020 TR (1st)
  • Noise/Refinement Moderate
    • 3rd noise in 2023 TR (70.4 dB, +0.3% from best)
    • 2nd noise in 2024 Motorhome (71.3 dB, +0.1% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate
    • Straight aquaplaning 18/21 in 2024 AutoBild (+6.6% from best)
    • Straight aquaplaning 8/10 in 2020 New 17" (+1.6% from best)
    • Mid-pack aquaplaning in 2023 TR (straight 6/13; curved 10/13)
  • Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Moderate
    • Rolling resistance 14/21 in 2024 AutoBild (+11.8% from best)
    • 5/9 in 2024 AZ (+7.9% from best)
    • 10/12 in 2020 TR (+35.7% from best)
  • Wear and Value Strong
    • Wear 17/20 and poor value 18/20 in 2024 AutoBild
    • Wear 21/50 and poor value 42/50 in 2023 ADAC
    • Very poor wear 14/15 in 2021 ADAC; article notes Pirelli de-ranked for wear
  • Dry/Wet Balance in Larger Fields Minor
    • Overall 16/21 in 2024 AutoBild despite good dry braking, due to mid wet and poor aquaplaning/efficiency/value
    • Overall 12/15 in 2021 ADAC (205/55 R16) impacted by wear
Performance Over Time

Test History

3
of 14
2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test

2025
Winner: Michelin Primacy 5

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 th...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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5
of 10
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test

2024
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

Strong:
Noise, Rolling Resistance, Straight Aqua
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2
of 9
2024 AZ Summer Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

The Pirelli P7 Cinturato is designed for those who enjoy a more spirited driving experience. It offers precise steering, excellent grip, and a sporty feel, though its focus on performance means sli...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling
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16
of 21
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test

2024
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

Satisfactory.
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9
of 55
2024 Summer Tire Market Overview

2024
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

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4
of 8
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test

2023
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

This tire narrowly missed the podium, scoring just 0.2 points less than Bridgestone. Interestingly, Pirelli achieved better results than its competitor in tests conducted on both dry and wet tracks...
Strong:
Noise, Dry Braking
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17
of 50
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test

2023
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Driving safety: The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 is rated as just satisfactory in terms of driving safety due to its wet properties. The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 offers the driver good feedback on the st...
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2
of 13
Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires Highly Rec.

2023
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

The Pirelli Cinturato P7 has clearly had a significant update since I last tested it, and boy it seems to have worked. While the tire didn't win any of the twelve categories we score on, its only r...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Wet Handling
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6
of 7
2022 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

The Cinturato P7 C2 was the only touring tire in a group of UHP tires, and performed as you would expect. It couldn't match the outright grip of the performance tires but had the best rolling resis...
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8
of 10
2021 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

2021
Winner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

The wet weather improvement needs improvement for the P7 C2 to get to the front of testing in this size.
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6
of 8
2021 ViBilagare Summer Tire Test

2021
Winner: Maxxis Premitra HP5

Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise
Weak:
Fuel Consumption, Wet Braking
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7
of 20
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test

2021
Winner: Kumho Ecsta HS51

Good.
Strong:
Dry Braking
Weak:
Noise
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9
of 17
2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 225/50 R17

2021
Winner: Falken Azenis FK510

The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 impresses with maximum performance on dry roads, but only a satisfactory result in the wet, even though it had good aquaplaning resistance. Low internal noise, better th...
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12
of 15
2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16

2021
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 is very good in the dry and wet, with very short dry braking distances and strong handling, and has a low level of cabin noise. Sadly, it scored very poorly on the wear ...
Weak:
Wear
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2
of 53
2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test

2021
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

Strong:
Dry Braking
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10
of 10
2020 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

2020
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Formula One supplier props up the table with Pirelli Cinturato P7, not excelling in any area.
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10
of 12
2020 Tire Reviews Ultimate Summer Tire Test

2020
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

The new P7 C2 is a great update to the P7, with an excellent dry grip and sporty handling. If the wet performance was a little better it would have been near the very top of the test. Conditiona...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Subj. Wet Handling
Weak:
Subj. Comfort, Tire Weight
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2
of 10
2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tire Test

2020
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

Strong:
Dry Braking
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