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Pirelli Cinturato P7 vs Toyo Proxes CF2 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

Proxes CF2 leads, 72–68 Narrow edge

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Tire APirelli

Cinturato P7

Summer

Tests 73 · 8 tests Owners 61 · 307 reviews

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

Tire BToyo

Proxes CF2

Summer

Tests 68 · 1 test Owners 76 · 110 reviews

Best test result: #6 of 10 in 2017 Mid Range Tyre Test (wet braking)

Category by category

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

  1. 72

    Dry

    Cinturato P7 +1
    71
    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7Proxes CF2
    Professional tests (TWG score)7867
    Reviews found online6477
    Dry Braking (% of best)100%97%
    Dry Handling (% of best)99%99%
  2. 75

    Wet

    Cinturato P7 +2
    73
    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7Proxes CF2
    Professional tests (TWG score)8069
    Reviews found online6877
    Wet Braking (% of best)96%91%
    Wet Handling (% of best)99%96%
  3. 60

    Snow

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7Proxes CF2
    Reviews found online54–
  4. 80

    Comfort

    Cinturato P7 +7
    73
    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7Proxes CF2
    Professional tests (TWG score)92–
    Reviews found online6276
  5. 59

    Noise

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7Proxes CF2
    Professional tests (TWG score)54–
    Reviews found online65–
  6. 58

    Treadwear

    Proxes CF2 +12
    70
    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7Proxes CF2
    Professional tests (TWG score)60–
    Reviews found online5673
  7. 61

    Handling

    Proxes CF2 +16
    77
    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7Proxes CF2
    Reviews found online6177
Scores at a glance
CategoryPirelli Cinturato P7Toyo Proxes CF2
Relative Score 68 72
Dry 72 71
Wet 75 73
Snow 60 –
Comfort 80 73
Noise 59 –
Treadwear 58 70
Handling 61 77

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Headline score

Cinturato P7

Proxes CF2

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

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.

DisciplineCategoryCinturato P7Proxes CF2ΔBoth?
Dry Braking Dry 100% #1/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested 97% #10/10 · 2017 Mid Range Tyre Test +3.5 Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 99% #7/10 · 2017 Mid Range Tyre Test −0.1 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall 50% #2/16 · 2014 Auto Review Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 8% #12/16 · 2014 Test World Summer Tyre Test +41.7 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 96% #3/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested 91% #6/10 · 2017 Mid Range Tyre Test +4.6 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #3/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested 96% #6/10 · 2017 Mid Range Tyre Test +2.9 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
All owner themes in the Cinturato P7 review

Tire B Proxes CF2

Pros

  • Excellent value for money compared to premium competitors
  • High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
  • Strong wet and dry grip with predictable handling

Cons

  • Reports of rubber hardening or cracking after 2-3 years in hot climates
  • Soft sidewalls can feel less precise during aggressive cornering
  • Requires a significant 'scrub-in' period to reach peak grip levels
All owner themes in the Proxes CF2 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Pirelli Cinturato P7 B · Toyo Proxes CF2
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available4955
Rim diameters16″ – 21″13″ – 18″
Tread depth11/32″—
UTQG260 A A—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure44 psi—

Which one should you actually buy?

Pirelli Cinturato P7

Toyo Proxes CF2

Winner: Toyo Proxes CF2 — better handling and treadwear. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato P7 if comfort matters most to you.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Toyo Proxes CF2 scores 77 vs 61 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Toyo Proxes CF2 scores 70 vs 58 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli Cinturato P7 scores 80 vs 73 on comfort.

Tire A · Pirelli Cinturato P7
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Tire B · Toyo Proxes CF2
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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.

72

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Proxes CF2

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