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Pirelli Cinturato P7 vs Pirelli P Zero — 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 + 3 road tests and 312 + 3,492 owner reviews. How we score

Cinturato P7 is ahead, 67–61

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Pirelli Cinturato P7
Tire APirelli

Cinturato P7

Summer

± 7

Tests 73 · 8 tests Owners 61 · 312 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 12 in 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested (dry braking)

Pirelli P Zero
Tire BPirelli

P Zero

Summer

± 8

Tests 74 · 3 tests Owners 47 · 3,492 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (dry handling)

“New rubber for the road wheels Pirelli P-Zero RS TLR 30mm, measuring 33mm on 25mm inner rim width. Rides like a dream, but the center thread is narrow, so I'd not feel confident if I raced anything with tighter cornering.”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 72

    Dry

    Level
    72
    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7P Zero
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 3 tests7880
    Reviews found online6462

    Cinturato P7: 60% × 78.3 + 40% × 63.6 = 72

    P Zero: 60% × 79.6 + 40% × 61.5 = 72

  2. 75

    Wet

    Cinturato P7 +4
    71
    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7P Zero
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 3 tests8081
    Reviews found online6855

    Cinturato P7: 60% × 80 + 40% × 68.3 = 75

    P Zero: 60% × 81.1 + 40% × 54.9 = 71

  3. 61

    Snow

    Cinturato P7 +10
    51
    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7P Zero
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 65 (est.)≈ 60 (est.)
    Reviews found online5437

    Cinturato P7: 60% × 65.4 (est.) + 40% × 54.2 = 61

    P Zero: 60% × 59.8 (est.) + 40% × 36.6 = 51

    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).

    No road tests of snow for P Zero. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 72

    Comfort

    Cinturato P7 +16
    56
    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7P Zero
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 1 tests8970
    Reviews found online6146

    Cinturato P7: 40% × 88.8 + 60% × 60.8 = 72

    P Zero: 40% × 69.8 + 60% × 46.2 = 56

  5. 63

    Noise

    Cinturato P7 +5
    58
    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7P Zero
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 1 tests6161
    Reviews found online6553

    Cinturato P7: 60% × 61.1 + 40% × 65.3 = 63

    P Zero: 60% × 60.7 + 40% × 53 = 58

  6. 58

    Treadwear

    Cinturato P7 +7
    51
    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7P Zero
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests6165
    Reviews found online5529

    Cinturato P7: 60% × 60.6 + 40% × 54.9 = 58

    P Zero: 60% × 65.3 + 40% × 28.6 = 51

  7. 63

    Handling (owners)

    Cinturato P7 +7
    56
    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7P Zero
    Reviews found online6356
  8. 75

    Efficiency

    Cinturato P7 +16
    59
    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7P Zero
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 1 tests7559
Scores at a glance
CategoryPirelli Cinturato P7Pirelli P Zero
Relative Score 67 61
Dry 72 72
Wet 75 71
Snow 61 51
Comfort 72 56
Noise 63 58
Treadwear 58 51
Handling (owners) 63 56
Efficiency 75 59

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Cinturato P7

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P Zero

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.

DisciplineCategoryCinturato P7P ZeroΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 95% #7/8 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test 92% #17/49 · 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #6/8 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 95% #8/7 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test 93% #14/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 96% #6/8 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test 83% #28/49 · 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 98% #7/8 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test 99% #3/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 100% #1/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test 67% #14/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 96% #9/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested 97% #18/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 72% #11/12 · 2020 ADAC SUV Summer Tyre Test 66% #15/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 100% #1/8 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test 73% #16/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 51% #10/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested 66% #18/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #6/8 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test #25/49 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Cinturato P7

Pros

  • Quiet, smooth and comfortable ride, especially on non-run-flat versions and when new. Many owners said it was a clear improvement over OEM Bridgestone, Michelin, Yokohama, Hankook and Continental tires.
  • Strong dry grip, stable and predictable handling, and good steering feedback for a touring tire.
  • Confident wet performance with good resistance to hydroplaning. Many users reported very good wet grip and braking.

Cons

  • Premature or rapid tread wear was the most common complaint. Many reported 8,000 to 25,000 miles, with uneven shoulder or inner-edge wear, and a few described tires worn out in under a year.
  • Road noise increases markedly as the tires wear, and some owners described a roar or hum after 8,000 to 30,000 miles. Some also found them loud on concrete or coarse roads.
  • Weak or fragile sidewalls. Owners reported bulges, cracks, and blowouts from potholes or light curb contact, mostly on run-flat and low-profile sizes. Sidewall and shoulder cracking from age was also noted.
All owner themes in the Cinturato P7 review

Tire B P Zero

Pros

  • Outstanding dry grip and handling performance
  • Precise steering feedback and high-speed stability
  • Good wet-weather braking and cornering when warm

Cons

  • Rapid and uneven tread wear, often requiring replacement much sooner than expected
  • Poor grip and unpredictable traction in cold temperatures (below 7°C/45°F)
  • Prone to tramlining and tracking road imperfections
All owner themes in the P Zero review

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

Pirelli P Zero

Mixed

Opinion on the P Zero line is split. Its bicycle tires are mostly praised for speed, grip, comfort and good test results, but they draw frequent complaints about very tight, hard-to-mount beads and some puncture or durability issues. Car P Zero tires get strong marks for dry grip, steering response and the newer AS Plus 3 and PZ5 versions. They are also criticised for fast wear, poor cold or wet grip in some experiences, and sidewall bubbles. Many commenters note the confusingly large number of P Zero variants.

r/CheckpointClub ·47 upvotes ·2026-09-13

“New rubber for the road wheels Pirelli P-Zero RS TLR 30mm, measuring 33mm on 25mm inner rim width. Rides like a dream, but the center thread is narrow, so I'd not feel confident if I raced anything with tighter cornering.”
r/mazda3 ·3 upvotes ·2026-04-07

“I put a set of Pirelli P Zero AS3's on my 2019 Mazda 3. After driving about 1,500 miles, I can say that I love them. The steering has a very direct feel - it turns in almost immediately. Needless to say the grip is fantastic. ... and that is only with outside air temps in the 50's. I can't wait to see how they perform when it gets to be in the 70's and they can get some heat in them. One of the reasons I was attracted to this tire is that Pirelli claims to have incorporated technology that helps the tires maintain the same level of performance as they wear over time. I have been frustrated in the past to see how tires loose their grip long before the treadwear gets low. Also, it didn't hurt that Pirelli had a $100 instant rebate!”
mustang6g.com ·1 upvote ·2016-12-27

“hard to answer I switched out the stock wheels and tires for the GT PP wheels and tires when i first bought the car. Compared to the stock GT PP Summer P-zeros i would say the P-zeros have better dry traction while the Sumitomos live up to the All Seasons designation and provide better wet traction/handling but that isn't to say dry traction is bad you can tell it falls into the performance category. Also, you can tell when the Pzeros would get hard in cold weather whereas you don't experience that with the sumitomos. Overall, they are a good relatively inexpensive performance All Season tire with good wear. I would never buy another set of Pzeros considering the cost to benefit comparison. if i may recommend the CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DW tires which i currently have now they have better wet/dry traction than the p-zeros and not as expensive as them or any higher offerings like the michelins. regardless of what you go with keep an eye out for tirerack.com the prices fluctuate a lot and many times you can get away with a steal also your local discount tire will price match”
Top themes
#Tight bead mounting#Dry grip and handling#Fast tread wear#Wet and cold grip#AS Plus 3 praise#Bike rolling resistance tests#Puncture and durability#Confusing variant lineup

Based on 278 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Pirelli Cinturato P7 B · Pirelli P Zero
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available49194
Rim diameters16″ – 21″17″ – 24″
Tread depth10/32″10/32″
UTQG500 A A220 A A
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure51 psi50 psi
Sizes in common3434

Which one should you actually buy?

Pirelli Cinturato P7

Pirelli P Zero

Winner: Pirelli Cinturato P7 — better comfort, efficiency and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli Cinturato P7 scores 72 vs 56 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Pirelli Cinturato P7 scores 75 vs 59 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Pirelli Cinturato P7 scores 61 vs 51 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Pirelli Cinturato P7 scores 58 vs 51 on treadwear.

Tire A · Pirelli Cinturato P7
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Cinturato P7 or P Zero?

Which is better in the wet, Cinturato P7 or P Zero?

Pirelli Cinturato P7, 75 vs 71 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Cinturato P7 or P Zero?

Neither, by our numbers: 72 vs 72 on the dry score, within 3 points.

Which is better in snow, Cinturato P7 or P Zero?

Pirelli Cinturato P7, 61 vs 51 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Cinturato P7 or P Zero?

Pirelli Cinturato P7, 63 vs 58 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Cinturato P7 or P Zero?

Pirelli Cinturato P7, 72 vs 56 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Cinturato P7 or P Zero?

Pirelli Cinturato P7, 58 vs 51 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Cinturato P7 or P Zero?

Pirelli Cinturato P7, 75 vs 59 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