Tests 68 · 1 test Owners 76 · 110 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 10 in 2017 Mid Range Tyre Test (wet braking)
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Toyo Proxes CF2 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Proxes CF2 leads, 72–68 Narrow edge
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Tests 73 · 8 tests Owners 61 · 307 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 12 in 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested (dry braking)
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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71
Dry
Cinturato P7 +172Why this score
Source Proxes CF2 Cinturato P7 Professional tests (TWG score) 67 78 Reviews found online 77 64 Dry Braking (% of best) 97% 100% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 99% -
73
Wet
Cinturato P7 +275Why this score
Source Proxes CF2 Cinturato P7 Professional tests (TWG score) 69 80 Reviews found online 77 68 Wet Braking (% of best) 91% 96% Wet Handling (% of best) 96% 99% -
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Snow
No comparison60Why this score
Source Proxes CF2 Cinturato P7 Reviews found online – 54 -
73
Comfort
Cinturato P7 +780Why this score
Source Proxes CF2 Cinturato P7 Professional tests (TWG score) – 92 Reviews found online 76 62 -
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Noise
No comparison59Why this score
Source Proxes CF2 Cinturato P7 Professional tests (TWG score) – 54 Reviews found online – 65 -
70
Treadwear
Proxes CF2 +1258Why this score
Source Proxes CF2 Cinturato P7 Professional tests (TWG score) – 60 Reviews found online 73 56 -
77
Handling
Proxes CF2 +1661Why this score
Source Proxes CF2 Cinturato P7 Reviews found online 77 61
Scores at a glance
| Category | Toyo Proxes CF2 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 68 |
| Dry | 71 | 72 |
| Wet | 73 | 75 |
| Snow | – | 60 |
| Comfort | 73 | 80 |
| Noise | – | 59 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 58 |
| Handling | 77 | 61 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
Proxes CF2
68
/ 100
Cinturato P7
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.
| Discipline | Category | Proxes CF2 | Cinturato P7 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% #10/10 · 2017 Mid Range Tyre Test | 100% #1/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | −3.5 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #7/10 · 2017 Mid Range Tyre Test | 99% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | +0.1 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 8% #12/16 · 2014 Test World Summer Tyre Test | 50% #2/16 · 2014 Auto Review Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 | −41.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 91% #6/10 · 2017 Mid Range Tyre Test | 96% #3/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | −4.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #6/10 · 2017 Mid Range Tyre Test | 99% #3/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | −2.9 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B 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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Toyo Proxes CF2 | B · Pirelli Cinturato P7 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 55 | 49 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 18″ | 16″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 260 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 44 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Toyo Proxes CF2
68
/ 100
Pirelli Cinturato P7
Winner: Toyo Proxes CF2 — better handling and treadwear. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato P7 if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Toyo Proxes CF2 scores 77 vs 61 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Toyo Proxes CF2 scores 70 vs 58 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Cinturato P7 scores 80 vs 73 on comfort.
Tire A · Toyo Proxes CF2
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato P7
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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.