Tests 73 · 8 tests Owners 61 · 311 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 12 in 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested (dry braking)
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Pirelli Cinturato P7 vs Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 8 + 33 road tests and 311 + 2,625 owner reviews. How we score
Cinturato P7 leads, 68–66 Narrow edge
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Tests 68 · 33 tests Owners 62 · 2,625 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test (wet handling)
“Pirelli P Zero Tyres But if a rant. Brought my i4 edrive 40 about 14 months ago from a main dealer here in the UK. The front tyres (Hankook) had decent tread, obviously the rears did not, so the dealer swapped them for brand new Pirelli PZero (PZ4) tyres at the rear. Honest to god I have never driven tyres so dam trash in my life. Anything other than a perfect warm dry day, there is little to no grip and car struggles to put its power down. I assume the Zero in P Zero refers to the grip levels. Just wondered if anyone else had any experience with Pirelli’s? Read more”
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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72
Dry
P Zero (PZ4) +1183Why this score
Source Cinturato P7 P Zero (PZ4) Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 30 tests 78 89 Reviews found online 64 73 Cinturato P7: 60% × 78.3 + 40% × 63.5 = 72
P Zero (PZ4): 60% × 89.3 + 40% × 73 = 83
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75
Wet
P Zero (PZ4) +580Why this score
Source Cinturato P7 P Zero (PZ4) Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 31 tests 80 87 Reviews found online 68 70 Cinturato P7: 60% × 80 + 40% × 68.3 = 75
P Zero (PZ4): 60% × 86.7 + 40% × 69.6 = 80
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61
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source Cinturato P7 P Zero (PZ4) Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) – Reviews found online 54 – Cinturato P7: 60% × 65.3 (est.) + 40% × 54.1 = 61
No road tests of snow for Cinturato P7. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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72
Comfort
Cinturato P7 +963Why this score
Source Cinturato P7 P Zero (PZ4) Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 9 tests 89 68 Reviews found online 61 60 Cinturato P7: 40% × 89.4 + 60% × 60.8 = 72
P Zero (PZ4): 40% × 68.5 + 60% × 59.5 = 63
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63
Noise
P Zero (PZ4) +770Why this score
Source Cinturato P7 P Zero (PZ4) Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 19 tests 61 72 Reviews found online 65 ≈ 66 (est.) Cinturato P7: 60% × 61.1 + 40% × 65.4 = 63
P Zero (PZ4): 60% × 71.6 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 70
No owner ratings of noise for P Zero (PZ4). The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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58
Treadwear
Cinturato P7 +2533Why this score
Source Cinturato P7 P Zero (PZ4) Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 5 tests 61 28 Reviews found online 55 42 Cinturato P7: 60% × 60.6 + 40% × 55 = 58
P Zero (PZ4): 60% × 27.7 + 40% × 41.7 = 33
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63
Handling (owners)
P Zero (PZ4) +770Why this score
Source Cinturato P7 P Zero (PZ4) Reviews found online 63 70 -
75
Efficiency
Cinturato P7 +4728Why this score
Source Cinturato P7 P Zero (PZ4) Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 21 tests 75 28
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli Cinturato P7 | Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) |
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| Relative Score | 68 | 66 |
| Dry | 72 | 83 |
| Wet | 75 | 80 |
| Snow | 61 | – |
| Comfort | 72 | 63 |
| Noise | 63 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 58 | 33 |
| Handling (owners) | 63 | 70 |
| Efficiency | 75 | 28 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Cinturato P7
66
/ 100
P Zero (PZ4)
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Cinturato P7 | P Zero (PZ4) | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #7/8 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | 94% #14/52 · 2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #6/8 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | 99% #6/10 · 2025 AZ Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 67% #4/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | 64% #5/5 · 2025 AutoView Sports Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 86% #7/7 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | 87% #15/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 95% #8/7 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | 95% #9/10 · 2025 AZ Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% #6/8 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | 85% #26/52 · 2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 99% #5/8 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | 99% #3/10 · 2025 AZ Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #7/8 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | 99% #3/10 · 2025 AZ Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 67% #3/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | 97% #2/7 · 2024 EVO Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 100% #1/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | 60% #8/10 · 2025 AZ Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Interior Noise | Noise | 96% #2/8 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | 90% #2/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 96% #9/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 97% #4/10 · 2025 AZ Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise (tester's mark) | Noise | 67% #4/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | 96% #3/7 · 2024 EVO Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 72% #11/12 · 2020 ADAC SUV Summer Tyre Test | 65% #6/10 · 2025 AZ Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #1/8 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | 85% #4/10 · 2025 AZ Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 51% #10/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 64% #10/13 · 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #6/8 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | #6/7 2025 Moottori EV Summer Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Cinturato P7
Pros
- Exceptionally quiet and comfortable ride quality when new
- Strong dry traction, stability, and confident cornering grip
- Low rolling resistance contributing to improved fuel economy
Cons
- Faster-than-expected tread wear and reduced mileage lifespan
- Noticeable increase in road noise and harshness as the tread wears down
- Subpar wet-weather and cold-temperature grip compared to competitors
Tire B P Zero (PZ4)
Pros
- Outstanding dry grip and handling performance
- Precise steering feedback and agile cornering stability
- Low road noise and high comfort on smooth tarmac
Cons
- Rapid tread wear, especially on performance or rear-wheel-drive vehicles
- Subpar performance and susceptibility to aquaplaning in cold or heavy wet weather
- Stiff ride quality that can transmit harsh impacts on rough roads
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Pirelli Cinturato P7
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Negative
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4)
Community sentiment regarding the Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) is largely critical, with users reporting extremely rapid tread wear and severe grip issues outside of warm, dry conditions. While some drivers consider them for OEM run-flat availability, multiple posts highlight concerns over poor longevity and lackluster wet and cold weather performance compared to competitors like Michelin.
Top themes
#rapid tread wear#cold and wet grip#run flat availability#comparison to Michelin#OEM tire lifespan#luxury versus sport variants
Based on 7 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Pirelli Cinturato P7 | B · Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 49 | 193 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 21″ | 17″ – 24″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 500 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 34 | 34 |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Pirelli Cinturato P7
66
/ 100
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4)
Narrow edge: Pirelli Cinturato P7 — better efficiency, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) if dry, noise and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Pirelli Cinturato P7 scores 75 vs 28 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli Cinturato P7 scores 58 vs 33 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) scores 83 vs 72 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Cinturato P7 scores 72 vs 63 on comfort.
Tire A · Pirelli Cinturato P7
Tire B · Pirelli P Zero (PZ4)
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Cinturato P7 or P Zero (PZ4)?
Which is better in the wet, Cinturato P7 or P Zero (PZ4)?
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4), 80 vs 75 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Cinturato P7 or P Zero (PZ4)?
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4), 83 vs 72 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, Cinturato P7 or P Zero (PZ4)?
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4), 70 vs 63 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Cinturato P7 or P Zero (PZ4)?
Pirelli Cinturato P7, 72 vs 63 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Cinturato P7 or P Zero (PZ4)?
Pirelli Cinturato P7, 58 vs 33 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Cinturato P7 or P Zero (PZ4)?
Pirelli Cinturato P7, 75 vs 28 on our efficiency score.
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology