The Pirelli P 7 is a summer touring tire whose main owner-reported strengths are tread life, dry grip and steering response. Road noise and inconsistent wet grip are the main reservations, alongside a weak sole comparative test result.
The quick answer
Owners say69%from 87 owner reviews51% would buy againRead the reviews
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.
Based on test and owner data, the Pirelli P 7 is expected to last around 25,000 miles (40,234 km).
What do owners say about the Pirelli P 7?
Across 87 owner ratings the Pirelli P 7 averages 69%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 7.9 out of 10 and Comfort lowest at 6.6. 45 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 54% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Pirelli P 7's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Pirelli P 7 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Pirelli P 7?
Owners rate the Pirelli P 7 6.6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 71 reviews.
How well do the Pirelli P 7 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Pirelli P 7 7.3 out of 10 for wear across 71 reviews. 45 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 18,000 miles.
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Would owners buy the Pirelli P 7 again?
51% of owners say they would buy the Pirelli P 7 again, based on the 85 owner reviews that answered the question. 12% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Pirelli P 7's tread life?
Of the 69 owner reviews analyzed for the Pirelli P 7, 36 mention tread life: 30 praise it (long-lasting) and 6 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "Originally when I acquired the car, it brought pirelli p7 ... and lasted more than 70,000 km". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Pirelli P 7's wet grip?
Of the 69 owner reviews analyzed for the Pirelli P 7, 36 mention wet grip: 21 praise it (confident wet grip) and 15 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "Even at 120 km/h on wet roads, the grip is excellent, with no signs of slipping". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Pirelli P 7's road noise?
Of the 69 owner reviews analyzed for the Pirelli P 7, 30 mention road noise: 11 praise it (quiet) and 19 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "the biggest gripe has been the road noise inside". Read those reviews
What sizes does the Pirelli P 7 come in?
The Pirelli P 7 is available in 3 sizes, ranging from 205-225/45-60 R16-18.
Owners most often value the Pirelli P 7 for tread life and dry grip, with several longer-use accounts describing substantial mileage before replacement. Steering response also earns recurring praise, while comfort is more often liked than criticised. Wet grip is divided, with a substantial favorable group but concerns from around one in five owners, including some reports of reduced confidence after use. Road noise is the most common complaint, raised by roughly a quarter of owners, although others find it quiet. There are no repeat reviewers to establish a consistent ageing pattern, so individual reports of declining grip or rising noise should not be treated as a fixed point in its life.
What owners mention most counted across 69 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 87 ratings
Owner score69%
Dry Grip79%
Wear73%
Road Feedback71%
Wet Grip69%
Handling69%
Comfort66%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 54%
“Had four new P7 Pirelli tires fitted in December 2023 to my Vitara as first replacements since new. I chose them on brand name and that they were in the premium range at my tire fitting dealer. The tires look the...”
“The Pirelli P7 is an absolutely awful tire and I'm amazed that Pirelli put their name to it. On rear wheel drive cars such as my Mercedes I would say that they were so awful as to be almost dangerous, they slip and...”
“I am driving a Citroen C4 1.6 and I am constantly on the road. 45.000-50.000 kms per year.I have changed and tried different tires and I can tell you that the car make is the ruler for buying tires. I have bought P7 for...”
the main reason that I don't like this tires is that under 6 degrees they are rubbish with poor grip , in UK where is wet and cold for 6 months this tire is a bit useless
The vehicle I drive is a 2009 Dongfeng Honda Spirior, which is the equivalent of the Acura TSX in the US. Initially, it came with Bridgestone Turanza tires, which were hard and noisy. Since then, I've been using Pirelli P7 tires, and the handling is far superior to the Bridgestones. Even at 120 km/h on wet roads, the grip is excellent, with no signs of slipping. Dry handling is also exceptional for this price range, and it has helped me avoid several rear-end collisions. The tire noise does increase slightly after prolonged use, but that might be because it's currently winter and the tires are harder.
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Had four new P7 Pirelli tires fitted in December 2023 to my Vitara as first replacements since new. I chose them on brand name and that they were in the premium range at my tire fitting dealer.
The tires look the business and seem ok but the biggest gripe has been the road noise inside.
I know our roads are poor but even on new tarmac the noise is greater than the worn original Continentals that were fitted from new.
I feel very disappointed from such a famous brand.
As I do low mileage per year I shall have to grin and bear it for the time being until I can bear it no longer and bite the bullet and change them well before their normal life.
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Bought 4 secondhand, 7mm left and fairly new. They wore out quickly, but the car had several alignment problems and lots of camber. And I know these are known to ware out quickly on the inside, so yeah terrible combo for my car. After 2 tires shot I got a pair of new Michelin primacy 4, the difference is huge. The Michelins have way more grip and ware much slower, if given the chance to really pick out a tire I would never ever pick a Pirelli P7 again, especially not for my tuned and lowered 9-5.
This is for p7 seal inside , the fuel consumption dropped 10mpg and they are noisy compared to the previous Michelin , overall I don't like them wet/dry grip is not as good as before on previous tires and the same price... I will try hankook next time as they have great reviews
This tire has terrible tire roll.
I’m almost tempted to post a video review of these tire. P7 centurato.
Would not recommend these to anyone for any purpose. Poor lifespan, weak side wall, tires have bubble effect on side wall appearance as it only has 1 lip on the side wall.
The profile of the p7’s vs my previous Dunlop’s sp6060’s are chalk and cheese. The p7 is has a huge “bubble” design. Great for straight road comfort. But that’s about it. Very poor handling around bends and corners.
Just bought 4 Pirelli p7 Cinturato MO -
Immediate comments as I drive back from tire fitters :-
Road Noise greater than previous Continentals
Suspension seems harder and not such soft ride.
Grip seems excellent (dry)
Hope they will soften down over next few months as others have said.
These tires wear rate is amazing, have 3mm tread left and they have done 45k miles (72km). They are the original OE tires that came with my 2014 Seat Ibiza FT ST. Dry grip is good, they need to be pressurised to 36psi, car manual states 28psi for single occupant however this makes the tires feel like jelly. With the FR having stiffer spring rates and damping, you'd want lower tire pressure to compensate - with a rear torsion beam the ride is very harsh if you sit in the back. The tires do not skip over bumps when cornering even at high air pressures. Wet grip is good - I have also been driving another Ibiza FR with Kumho Ecsta LE Sport and they are scary in the wet, the Pirellis tires are predictable and confident.
I'm about to switch tires, looking at Continental Premium Contact 6. Will review them soon.
I bought a Skoda Octavia Scout from new (2016) and today it was due its first MOT...and failed! Why? because the two back tires (which both have loads of tread left and show no signs of uneven wear after 45000 miles) have split along the tread, revealing the cables/wires! Both tires came with the car. If you have a car which has had these tires from 2/3 years i would thoroughly recommend checking them very carefully. This is not easy to do at ground level.
There have been no indications of any problems but then again, I'm a safe driver who doesn't race around country lanes. Most of the mileage has been done on motorways.
I'll be contacting Pirelli and Skoda about this. Neither the mechanics at the testing station or the tire fitters had seen similar damage on such a 'new' tire.
On the Portuguese roads we have a lot of type of floor, different kind of tar, etc. ( 10c to 45c )
I confess that I do many kms, in mixed circuit ... sometimes I have a more sporty, sometimes more relaxed driving. At the moment more relaxed ... because the amount of speed radar ... so demands ... and they are more and more. Originally when I acquired the car, it brought pirelli p7 ... and lasted more than 70,000 km.
Always excellent adhesion in dry as wet. By the way... ​​my SW weighs almost 2 tons, and even in wet driving, have always proved excellent.
Later I experienced other brands ... such as continental (weak performance in this measure) Achiles (excellent performance both dry and wet ... but reached the end of useful life with 20,000 km (remembering the Yokohama) however very satisfied. I have already used AVON zv7 and although the durability is small too (not as small as the yokohama or achiles) have proven to be excellent on wet as well as dry.
In my sw, both 94 and 98w can be used. I have used 94. In pirelli, negative note for its use from 35%. They are prone to holes ... many holes. If hitting a hole can tear easily. Above 35% are excellent ... but it is certainly not a tire to use until the end of life. Eventually on a German, Swedish or Norwegian road, this pirelli p7 will last longer .... I got 2 tires for the rear in the seal inside version recently for my van. They are apparently softer and more comfortable (in addition to less noisy) than the normal version ... we will see how they behave. Soon I will buy 2 tires ... and I am undecided between Dunlop, Vredestein, Avon (being + inclined for AVON)
Terrible tire if you ever inted to drive on wet roads. This will lose grip if someone throws a cup of water in front of your car, even at slow speeds.
They don't wear too fast, but they are so crappy that I am throwing them away and replacing them with Michelin's Primacy 4 (probably). I just spun my car going 20 mph on slightly wet tarmac (it was raining before, but it wasn't raining anymore when I spun)
Had these on my car since new. Its a 2016 2 liter Skoda superb MK3. They have covered 22,400 miles and the fronts are now at 3mm and the rears at 5mm. Which i think is excellent wear rate. These are a very comfortable tire . And quiet on the road . They feel very safe regardless of the weather . They are not a high performance tire for a sports car so i dont feel it is fair to compare them . I have a bmw M5 aswell where i use michlin PS 4s which of course are a better handling tire ,but the Pirelli P7 is an excellent tire for an everyday car and normal driving , they have good wet and dry grip and are comfortable . I will probably switch to Michelin Primacy 4 when they are worn out but that is purely a personal preferance for michelin tires. There is nothing wrong with these P7 they are an excellent tire .
