Pirelli Cinturato P7 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 61 · 307 reviews analysed Road tests 73 · 27 tests
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The Pirelli Cinturato P7 delivers a comfortable, quiet, and fuel-efficient ride with commendable dry traction and responsive handling, making it a popular OEM touring tire. However, user experiences are notably polarized regarding its longevity and wet-weather performance, with many drivers reporting rapid tread wear, increasing road noise as the tires age, and compromised grip in cold or wet conditions.
Owners rate it 11.6 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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.
By owner reviews
61/100From 307 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
73/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | 260 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 307 owner reviews found online.
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 delivers a comfortable, quiet, and fuel-efficient ride with commendable dry traction and responsive handling, making it a popular OEM touring tire. However, user experiences are notably polarized regarding its longevity and wet-weather performance, with many drivers reporting rapid tread wear, increasing road noise as the tires age, and compromised grip in cold or wet conditions.
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
- Smooth and predictable steering response for daily commuting and highway touring
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
- Vulnerable sidewalls prone to bubbling, cracking, or damage from potholes (especially on run-flat variants)
Worth knowing
- Drivers with BMW and MINI models equipped with run-flat variants frequently cited a stiffer ride, increased road noise, and vulnerability to sidewall damage or premature wear.
- EV and hybrid owners appreciated the low rolling resistance and low initial noise levels, though heavier torque application occasionally accelerated tread wear.
Reviews from our readers
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27 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2024 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
6th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 5th of 8 | |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning | 8th of 8 | |
| Transverse Aquaplaning | 7th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Interior Noise | 2nd of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 8 |
Source: Auto Express
2023 Best SUV tires Tested · 225/65 R17
6th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 12 | |
| Noise | 9th of 12 | |
| Price | 10th of 12 | |
| Dirt Handling | 1st of 12 | |
| Sand Traction | 9th of 12 | |
| Grass Traction | 10th of 12 | |
| Mud Traction | 12th of 12 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2023 Autoklub ČR Premium Summer Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16
4th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autoklub ČR
2021 Autonavigator Summer Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16
10th of 11
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autonavigator
2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17
5th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 2nd of 10 | |
| Tyre Weight | 3rd of 10 |
2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer tire Test · 215/50 R18
5th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 7th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 1st of 8 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Subj. Noise | 4th of 8 |
Source: Gute Fahrt
2020 ADAC SUV Summer tire Test · 235/55 R17
4th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wear | 11th of 12 |
Source: ADAC
2020 TCS Summer Tire Test R17 · 235/55R17
4th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: TCS
2019 ACE Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
9th of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ACE
2019 AMS Summer SUV tire Test · 215/55 R17
6th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 11 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1st of 11 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 1st of 11 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 4th of 11 | |
| Noise | 11th of 11 |
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2019 Auto Zeitung Summer tire Test · 235/45 R18
4th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 10 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 10 | |
| Price | 5th of 10 |
Source: Auto Zeitung
2018 Auto Review 225/45 R17 tire Test · 225/45 R17
7th of 11
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autoreview
2018 Test World Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
11th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 14th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 14th of 16 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 8th of 16 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 7th of 16 | |
| Noise | 4th of 16 |
Source: Test World
2014 Auto Review Summer tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
2nd of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autoreview
2014 AMS Summer tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
3rd of 11
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2014 Auto Zeitung Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17
4th of 12
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Zeitung
2014 Test World Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Test World
2013 Test World Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
5th of 13
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Test World
2013 Auto Zeitung Summer tire Test · 215/55 R16
11th of 12
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Zeitung
2013 European Summer Sports tire Test · 225/45 R17
11th of 18
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2012 Autoreview Touring tire Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autoreview
2012 Auto Bild Max Performance tire Test · 225/45 R17
7th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2012 Autobild 50 tire Braking Test · 225/45 R17
5th of 44
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2012 European Summer tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
6th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2012 ACE Touring Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
8th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ACE
2011 Finnish ECO Touring tire Test · 205/55 r16
5th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2010 Auto Bild Eco tire Test · 205/55 r16
1st of 5
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
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