Pirelli P4 Persist AS Plus review
Relative score from owner reviews only
Better than 70% of the all-season tires we score.
Owners 71 · 82 reviews analysed
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Pirelli P4 Persist AS Plus has a Relative Score of 70 out of 100 among all-season tires. 82 owner reviews rate it 71 out of 100.
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.
By owner reviews
71/100From 82 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 82 owner reviews found online.
Reviewers largely view the Pirelli P4 Persist AS+ as a quiet, comfortable, good-value all-season tire with confident wet and dry handling and a strong 85K-mile warranty. Satisfaction is very high, with many repeat buyers and several owners reporting long life, though a minority cite noise, winter limitations, early wear or defects. Much of the praise centers on price relative to the Pirelli name and the quality delivered.
Pros
- Strong value: many reviewers highlight the low price (one notes under $120) and the quality for the money, and several call it a good alternative to pricier brands such as Michelin and Kumho.
- Confident wet and dry grip and handling: users describe the tire as planted, predictable, sticky and stable, with noticeably better traction than previous or stock tires, including on wet Florida roads and at highway speeds above 70 mph.
- Quiet, smooth and comfortable ride: numerous reviewers mention low road noise and a comfortable ride, and one reports a significant noise reduction versus their previous tires.
- Longevity and warranty: one Prius owner reports exceeding 80K miles on two sets, another long-term owner praises the long-wearing silica compound, and buyers cite the 85K-mile treadwear warranty and optional road hazard coverage.
- Good all-season versatility and repeat-purchase loyalty: reviewers report acceptable performance in light snow and rain, and many say they are on their second or third set.
Cons
- Road noise and ride harshness for some: three reviews from a 2015 Civic owner (apparently duplicated or similar) found the tires noisy and rough on all but the newest pavement, and another reviewer said road noise could be slightly better.
- Limited winter capability: one reviewer reported poor performance in actual winter weather, while others reported only light snow use or had not yet driven them in snow or ice.
- Quality-control and fitment issues in a handful of reviews: reports include defective tires, a lateral hump, a pull on grooved highways, difficulty seating the bead, high road-force variation, and a tire that would not hold air.
- Less-than-sticky braking and some understeer: one long-term owner says braking is not as strong as stickier tires, and another notes understeer arrives a little earlier than expected.
- Vulnerability to road hazards: a couple of reviewers had flats or blowouts from road hazards or potholes.
Worth knowing
- Fuel-efficient compact and hybrid owners were generally positive: Prius owners reported 80K+ miles and long tread life, and Civic, Honda, Camry and Versa owners reported good value, grip and efficiency, although the 2015 Civic owner found the tires noisy.
- Sporty or older cars benefited from the upgrade: a BMW 3 Series owner said the tires changed the driving experience, a 2003 Nissan Maxima owner (P225/50R17) reported a dream-like ride and handling, and a 2007 Versa owner saw much better wet traction.
- Size information was rarely provided; the only sizes cited were 225/50R17 (positive handling and ride) and 225/60R16 (quiet and efficient but with earlier understeer).
Pirelli P4 Persist AS Plus specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | 820 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 85,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi |
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