Summer tire Updated October 2026

Pirelli CINTURA/TO P1 review

Name: Pirelli CINTURA/TO P1
Brand: Pirelli

± 7

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 75% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 71 · 41 reviews analysed

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Pirelli CINTURA/TO P1 has a Relative Score of 70 out of 100 among summer tires. In 6 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 2 times. 41 owner reviews rate it 71 out of 100. 69% would buy it again.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

71/100

From 41 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 69%

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Wet

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Snow & ice

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Comfort

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Noise

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Treadwear

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Handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 41 owner reviews found online.

The Pirelli CINTURA/TO P1 receives mixed to generally positive reviews from users who praise its excellent comfort, low rolling noise, and impressive tread life for daily driving. However, some drivers report concerns regarding wet weather traction, particularly as the tire wears down, alongside a few structural durability complaints such as sidewall bulges.

Pros

Exceptional tread life and long mileage capability
Quiet, low-noise highway and city performance
High level of ride comfort and good bump absorption
Good dry grip and stable handling for daily commuting
Competitive pricing compared to premium alternatives

Cons

Decline in wet grip and overall performance as the tread wears down
Stiffens up significantly past half-life
Reports of sidewall weakness and premature structural bulges
Lack of high-performance dynamic handling for spirited driving

Worth knowing

Drivers using these tires on lighter city cars and hatchbacks (like the Fiat Grande Punto and Kia Cerato) highlight great longevity and comfortable daily commuting.
Higher-torque or slightly heavier vehicles noted that wet traction can feel less secure under hard acceleration or heavy downpours.