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Pirelli Powergy

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The Pirelli Powergy is a summer touring tire with good dry and wet grip and generally comfortable road manners. It is often quiet, although owners disagree on noise and tread life, while aquaplaning resistance in bends was a weakness in testing.

The quick answer

Owners say 72% from 39 owner reviews 55% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 5th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P5 of 10 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Comfort, Value Wet 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 October 2026.

  • 39owner reviews
  • 313,414miles driven
  • 1professional tests
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Tire Reviews Score

Pirelli Powergy

8.5/10

Better than 76% of summer tires

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
  • 39 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2026 79% 87%
Owner reviews39 owner reviews · rated 72% 54% 13%
Combined 76% 8.5

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 69% 44% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 72% 40% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 87% 9% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 96% 7% 1

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

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 76% 1
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 74% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 87% of the test figure. The other 13% is the average for its group, 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

  1. 2026 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tire Test Autozurnal · 215/55 R18 P5 / 10
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2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tire Test P5 of 10

Pirelli Powergy was used as the baseline reference tire for the test (scored at 100%) and finished fifth overall. It particularly excelled in exterior acoustic comfort, scoring the absolute best in exterior noise measurements at 50 and 50 mph. It also delivered strong and reliable grip, placing second in wet handling and third in dry handling on the test track.

Strong: Wet Handling, Subj. Comfort, Noise Winner: Hankook iON Evo

YearTestResultAward
20262026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tire TestAutozurnal · 215/55 R18P5 / 10velmi dobrý (Very Good)
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Size Range87 sizes available

165-295Width30-65Profile15-21Rim75-116 H-YLoad/Speed Index2020First On Market

EU LabelAcross 87 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

67-71dB

Popular sizes225/45 R17215/45 R18235/45 R18225/40 R18225/50 R17225/35 R19
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Pirelli Powergy in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Pirelli Powergy stops 2.8% longer than premium rivals, 6.1% shorter than mid-range rivals and 14.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 69/100, and owners rate it 7.6/10 in the wet from 39 reviews.
How good is the Pirelli Powergy in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Pirelli Powergy stops 1.1% longer than premium rivals, 5.3% shorter than mid-range rivals and 6.8% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 72/100, and owners rate it 8.3/10 in the dry from 39 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Pirelli Powergy?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Pirelli Powergy's rolling resistance is 6.7% higher than premium rivals, 11.2% higher than mid-range rivals and 13.2% lower than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Pirelli Powergy last?
Based on test and owner data, the Pirelli Powergy is expected to last around 24,949 miles (40,151 km).
What do owners say about the Pirelli Powergy?
Across 39 owner ratings the Pirelli Powergy averages 72%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.3 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 6.7. 7 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 58% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Pirelli Powergy (8)
What is the Pirelli Powergy's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Pirelli Powergy most commonly carries EU label ratings of B for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 69 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Pirelli Powergy?
Owners rate the Pirelli Powergy 7.1 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 34 reviews.
How well do the Pirelli Powergy wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Pirelli Powergy 6.7 out of 10 for wear across 34 reviews. 7 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Pirelli Powergy again?
55% of owners say they would buy the Pirelli Powergy again, based on the 38 owner reviews that answered the question. 16% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Pirelli Powergy's road noise?
Of the 34 owner reviews analyzed for the Pirelli Powergy, 18 mention road noise: 11 praise it (quiet) and 7 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "the noise level is absolutely low, the quietest tire for 30 years". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Pirelli Powergy's dry grip?
Of the 34 owner reviews analyzed for the Pirelli Powergy, 14 mention dry grip: 12 praise it (strong dry grip) and 2 criticise it (limited dry grip). Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Pirelli Powergy's ride comfort?
Of the 34 owner reviews analyzed for the Pirelli Powergy, 12 mention ride comfort: 8 praise it (comfortable ride) and 4 criticise it (harsh ride). Read those reviews
What sizes does the Pirelli Powergy come in?
The Pirelli Powergy is available in 137 sizes, ranging from 165-295/30-65 R15-21.
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What is the tire tread on Pirelli Powergy when new?
October 20, 2024
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Pirelli Powergy Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 35 reviews

Owners most often praise the Pirelli Powergy for its dry grip, while those commenting on wet grip are generally positive too. Ride comfort is also well regarded, although not everyone agrees. Road noise divides opinion: 11 owners find it quiet, but around one in five find it noisy. Around one in five question tread life, though some report good longevity and some concerns are based on new tread depth rather than wear in use. Steering feel and fuel economy also receive mixed reports. Overall, 19 of the 35 reviews are positive, with an average score of 69.5%.

What owners mention most counted across 34 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 39 ratings

  • Owner score 72%
  • Dry Grip 83%
  • Wet Grip 76%
  • Handling 76%
  • Road Feedback 72%
  • Comfort 71%
  • Wear 67%

Featured reviews

Most helpful

“Very disappointed with the tread depth on these as new tires. Brand new and only 6mm of tread. My Michelins on the rear of my van still have 7mm and have covered 20k already. I expect these Pirelli’s will need replacing...”

  • Mercedes Benz Vito
  • 100 miles
Read full review → 879 found this helpful
Most critical 39%

“The loudest tires ever bought in 30 years... I went back to seller who recommended brand and model, he replied is road's fault... Now after just 2000km I am looking forward to wear them out, as these tires turned a very...”

  • Mercedes Benz C220 CDI Estate
  • 1,300 miles
Read full review → 1,073 found this helpful
Longest term 60%

“Very Bad I drive a Toyota Rav4 hybrid limited 2017 model -235/55/R18- in Jordan since 3 years, the Pirelli Powergy tire is horrible, uncomfortable and has high noise but has very good handling and control, comparing to...”

  • Toyota
  • 40,000 miles
Read full review → 74 found this helpful

All 34 Pirelli Powergy reviews

Score spread across 33 written reviews
84%
Kap213
Initial Impressions

For a daily driven 2008 Mercedes Benz C220 CDI Avantgarde sedan. Always rotated, balanced and aligned every 10,000 kms. Extremely good longevity despite what other user's experiences have been. As they've hit the wear markers they are only now starting to ride rougher however before that they were quiet and had no issues at all. Id buy them again but willing to try something else to see the difference

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 6
79%
Member
Mid-Life

Used for Daily short trips and occasional longer journeys.
Im pleased with way they have performed, but they are a bit noisier than the Good Years I had before

Pirelli Powergy owner photo
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 14
  1. Initial Impressions67% 2,000 miles
    Bought a used Golf with Powergy's on all 4 corners. 1st impressions were they were quite grippy but roadnoise is really quite loud. Wet grip is decent but not outstanding. Overall I wouldn't buy again especially as these are a fairly high price
60%
ALKHAMMASH
Initial Impressions
  • Toyota
  • 235/55 R18
  • 40,000 miles
Very Bad
I drive a Toyota Rav4 hybrid limited 2017 model -235/55/R18- in Jordan since 3 years, the Pirelli Powergy tire is horrible, uncomfortable and has high noise but has very good handling and control, comparing to Goodyear eagle and efficient grip which were the last tires before Pirelli Powergy, they were soft and comfortable with low noise but less handling and control. I will never buy Pirelli Powergy tires again with any means.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 1
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 74

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86%
FredK
Initial Impressions
  • Peugeot
  • 225/45 R17
  • 7,000 miles
I’ve had powergy 205 60 16 tires on my Peugeot 308sw diesel for 6 months/10000 km now… Just did the first rotation. In the past, I’ve always used Michelin Primacy 4 tires {3 sets/160k km). In comparison to the Primacy tires, I find the Powergy tires to be noticeably quieter and less skitterish on rough pavement. Otherwise, handling and comfort seem comparable. Wear after 10k km is around 0.9-1mm. So. I expect to get close 50k km on these tires … same as the Primacy. We live close to the ocean where it is warmer and snow does not accumulate. So, I run summer tires 12 months out of the year with no problem thus far.

I always buy my tires at Costco, and these tires were 60% of the Michelin cost installed. I am retired and generally drive at a leisurely pace in the 40-100 kph range (maybe 10-15% over the posted speed limits) coasting into stops and accelerating gradually.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 79
44%
Stavros
Initial Impressions
Had these on My E39 530D for around 2 years, not bad in many ways but the feeling and noise from the road can be horrid.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 4
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 1
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 208
62%
Member
Initial Impressions
On paper, these were a good match to my Mazda 3 2.2D for long-distance motorway driving, and occasional blasts along country lanes, and they are responsive with plenty of grip, but one critical annoyance means I need to leave this negative review. Since fitment, I had persistent periodic vibration when travelling at speed on motorways, and this did not go away after multiple attempts at balancing and/or swapping wheels between corners of the car. A specialist with a Hunter Road Force Elite tester checked everything (rims, damage, runout, brake discs, you name it), and diagnosed that one tire was right at the usual limit for passenger vehicle road force variation at 90N, with the other 3 at about half that value.

All 4 tires were basically from the same batch (ordered at the same time, same week codes on each). Pirelli apparently don't have tight QC when it comes to this parameter, which is a significant factor in ride quality at speed. I'm now chasing them for a warranty claim on a tire barely 1/10th through its expected lifespan.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 227
46%
Member
Tires lasted 4 months which was 4000 miles.
Usually get 18 months out of a set of pirelli p6.
Never buying again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 397
63%
Member
They're not bad tires, but they wear out really quickly. The front ones lasted me 18,000 kilometers, and the rear ones will last me about 28,000. And I'm a very relaxed driver!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 2
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 453
79%
Member
Good: Excellent grip dry and wet. Great sporty feeling. Good economy when new.
Bad: They were fitted on the civic 5dr 1.8 after dunlop max. The load factor is now 94 instead of 91. The drawback is that it is really knocky in bumps and holes!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 512
Member
Very disappointed with the tread depth on these as new tires.
Brand new and only 6mm of tread. My Michelins on the rear of my van still have 7mm and have covered 20k already. I expect these Pirelli’s will need replacing this time next year. Not good enough, £50 a tire cheaper than the Michelins. Pay the extra and get Michelin. Best all rounders and last, I predict 3 times longer !
83%
Member
Second best tire I've ever driven on, after Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
Dry grip was exceptional, almost as good as the Michelins. Under normal driving conditions, they're outstanding. It was only if I pushed them really hard did I noticed they were just a smidge less grippy than the Michelins, but they're very close.
Wet traction was pretty good, they were a bit easier to deliberately slide my Tesla with on wet roads than the Michelins, not dramatically so.
Once the tread wore a bit, probably in the last 5000kms, on a wet, smooth road, it was easy to break traction and slide them with the Tesla. But otherwise, they were still safe in the wet when worn. In the dry, they were still at about 80% of what they were new.
Pretty quiet, comfortable too.
Lasted 30,000kms which very good for me.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 1,033
71%
Member
Put these tires on to replace some factory Dunlop run flats, which were horrible on the car, made a lot of noise and made the car scary to drive in the wet. These tires were a great improvement on the Dunlop run flats. These tires are great for the car when is it being used for daily driving. I have taken the car for one spirited run and the car handled great however there was minimal road feedback from the tires, so I was unable to determine how much more I could push the car before hitting limits. The tire is ideal for the purpose this vehicle is used for as it's not used for spirited "mountain/canyon runs" usually. As a daily drive to and from work, these tires are nice and comfortable, quiet and provide great wear and fuel economy. If I was to use this car for more spirited driving, I would not be keeping these tires on.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 1,058
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