Tests 75 · 12 tests Owners 76 · 39 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test (rolling resistance)
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Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 vs Pirelli Powergy — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Cinturato P7 C2 is ahead, 75–67
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Tests 76 · 1 test Owners 61 · 1,805 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test (noise)
“Are Pirelli Powergy Winter the right winter tires for the GR? Hey, my parents bought a GR Yaris last week and it’s a great car but I looked at its winter tires and those are Pirelli Powergy Winter. I’m not an expert on tires but as far as I know the P-Zero Winter would be the right choice for a GR. My father didn’t bought them because he thought it was the right tires rather a tire salesman talked him into it. I talked him into Pirelli as those were the factory tires for his Volvo 850R and would be a better choice then his current Conti Premium 5 but somehow my father misunderstood me to that point that Pirelli’s are the greatest tires ever. So he asked the salesmen for the best Pirelli Tires and told the car it’s for but the salesman sold him those Powergy tires and said that not all Pirelli’s are in stock. As my father isn’t an enthusiast but loves likes to drive performance cars he didn’t knew better and now it’s too late. In my eyes a good salesman (not in the way of profit for the company rather costumer experience) would have told him that the P-Zeros winter are out of stock but can be ordered or would show him tires from different companies. Another option is the salesman though he meant the GR Sport Yaris for which P-Zero winters are too much as not many persons in their sixties drive a real GR. So my question are the Powergy enough for the GR or should he get P-Zeros next Winter (in a few weeks we will put on summer tires)”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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84
Dry
Cinturato P7 C2 +1272Why this score
Source Cinturato P7 C2 Powergy Professional tests (TWG score) 86 77 Reviews found online 79 64 Dry Braking (% of best) 97% 94% -
81
Wet
Cinturato P7 C2 +972Why this score
Source Cinturato P7 C2 Powergy Professional tests (TWG score) 84 76 Reviews found online 77 67 Wet Braking (% of best) 89% 96% Wet Circle (% of best) 98% 98% Wet Handling (% of best) 99% 97% -
80
Comfort
Cinturato P7 C2 +1268Why this score
Source Cinturato P7 C2 Powergy Professional tests (TWG score) 82 74 Reviews found online 77 58 -
70
Noise
Powergy +474Why this score
Source Cinturato P7 C2 Powergy Professional tests (TWG score) 72 79 -
60
Treadwear
Cinturato P7 C2 +357Why this score
Source Cinturato P7 C2 Powergy Professional tests (TWG score) 53 – Reviews found online 72 51 -
78
Handling
Cinturato P7 C2 +1563Why this score
Source Cinturato P7 C2 Powergy Reviews found online 78 63
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 | Pirelli Powergy |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 67 |
| Dry | 84 | 72 |
| Wet | 81 | 72 |
| Comfort | 80 | 68 |
| Noise | 70 | 74 |
| Treadwear | 60 | 57 |
| Handling | 78 | 63 |
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Headline score
75
/ 100
Cinturato P7 C2
67
/ 100
Powergy
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Cinturato P7 C2 | Powergy | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 97% #6/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | 81% #8/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | +16.1 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% #6/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 94% #4/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | +3.5 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #1/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | 81% #5/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | +19.4 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #5/9 · 2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | −1.4 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 17% #6/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | 20% #5/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | −3.3 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 96% #4/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 92% #4/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | +3.8 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 100% #2/8 · 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test | 93% #3/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | +7.1 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 90% #2/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | 93% #3/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | −2.8 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 89% #4/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 96% #5/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | −6.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 98% #6/9 · 2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test | 98% #3/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | +0.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #7/10 · 2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 97% #2/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test | +2.4 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Cinturato P7 C2
Pros
- Exceptionally low road noise and quiet highway cruising
- Superior ride comfort and excellent bump absorption
- Reliable and balanced dry and wet handling for daily driving
Cons
- Inconsistent wet weather grip or loss of confidence in wet conditions reported by some users
- Rapid tread wear or disappointing longevity noted on certain vehicle applications
- Performance and compound feel can be negatively affected by significant ambient temperature drops
Tire B Powergy
Pros
- Significantly reduced road noise and quiet highway ride
- Strong dry and wet grip for daily commuting
- Comfortable and smooth ride quality compared to run-flats
Cons
- Faster than average tread wear or shallow initial tread depth
- Negative impact on fuel economy (MPG) for some users
- Soft sidewalls leading to muted steering feedback and less precise handling at the limit
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Pirelli Powergy
Community discussions around Pirelli Powergy show mixed views, with many users regarding them as an eco or budget-oriented alternative rather than a performance tire. While some drivers appreciate the attractive pricing and consider them decent for daily driving and fuel economy, others report issues such as highway vibrations or express uncertainty about mixing them with premium lines like Cinturato.
r/tires
·1 upvote ·2025-05-18
“Pirelli cinturato P7 and Pirelli Powergy Hi all 👋🏼 So I had 4 Pirelli Cinturato P7’s on my Ford Focus ST. I got a flat tire (front left) while I was on vacation so I decided to get 2 new tires at the front. I asked the guy at the tire shop to get the same tires (so the Pirelli Cinturato’s). He got me Pirelli Powergy’s instead… He didn’t really speak English and there was not time as I was driving home the next day. So I just accepted it. Now my question is what’s the main difference between these tires? And does it matter I got 2 different tires now? (2 powergy’s at the front and 2 Cinturato’s at the back) Thanks!🙏🏼”
r/mazda3
·1 upvote ·2026-10-05
“Avg 29mpg on a 2015 Mazda 3 Sport Nav 2L 165bhp, any ideas? I've had this car for about 3-4 weeks now, posted it here on this subreddit too. So far, I've done about 800 miles and my average fuel consumtion seems to be around 29mpg - 10.2L/100km. The car doesn't have its original rims, its on **MAM RS3** 18" rims with Pirelli Powergy tires 215/45/R18 (internet says these tires provide good fuel economy). On longer trips the average is about 40mpg-45mpg which still seems a bit high. My work commute is about 2 miles, and I do occasionally drive in a spirited manner. Is this okay? Thank you all!”
r/tires
·1 upvote ·2026-08-31
“Ripples in side wall Just been washing the car and found what I can only describe as ripples in the side wall of my front-right tyre. Had these fitted in June, only just noticed the ripples. The other tyres are perfect. I’ve probably done around 2,000 miles on them. Should I be concerned, and do they look like a manufacturing defect, or as a result of damage? (I’ve not hit any serious potholes that I’m aware of). These tyres are Pirelli Powergy, fitted to a Volvo XC60. Date code is 3325. Any help gratefully received. Read more”
Top themes
#budget and eco line#tire mixing and compatibility#ride comfort and vibrations#pricing and promotions#daily winter driving performance#sidewall durability concerns
Based on 17 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 | B · Pirelli Powergy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | 2 | 87 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ | 15″ – 21″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
67
/ 100
Pirelli Powergy
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 — better handling, dry and comfort. Pick the Pirelli Powergy if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 scores 78 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 scores 84 vs 72 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 scores 80 vs 68 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 scores 81 vs 72 on wet.
Tire A · Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
Tire B · Pirelli Powergy
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.