Summer tire Updated September 2026

Pirelli CINTURA/TO P6 review

Name: Pirelli CINTURA/TO P6
Brand: Pirelli

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 57% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 64 · 21 reviews analysed

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Pirelli CINTURA/TO P6 has a Relative Score of 65 out of 100 among summer tires. 21 owner reviews rate it 64 out of 100. 74% 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

64/100

From 21 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 74%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 21 owner reviews found online.

The Pirelli Cinturato P6 presents a polarizing experience for drivers, characterized by strong dry-weather handling and reliable grip, but marred by significant reports of excessive road noise. While some users praise their longevity and performance, others report premature wear, sidewall structural issues, and a tendency for the rubber compound to harden over time.

Pros

Strong dry and wet surface grip
Responsive handling and cornering control
Good impact absorption and ride comfort
High mileage potential for some users

Cons

Excessive road noise and droning at highway speeds
Inconsistent tread life with reports of premature wear
Tendency for rubber to harden and crack over time
Reports of sidewall bulges

Worth knowing

Users with smaller, economy-focused vehicles (e.g., VW Golf, Alfa 147) reported high satisfaction with handling and comfort.
Drivers of diesel-powered or older vehicles often noted that the tire's noise was masked by the vehicle's inherent engine drone, leading to more favorable reviews.
The tire's performance appears highly sensitive to driving style, with aggressive driving leading to significantly faster degradation.