Summer tire Updated September 2026

Pirelli P6 review

Name: Pirelli P6
Brand: Pirelli

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 16% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 46 · 23 reviews analysed

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Pirelli P6 has a Relative Score of 53 out of 100 among summer tires. 23 owner reviews rate it 46 out of 100. 45% 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

46/100

From 23 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 45%

Dry

Overall dry

Corner stability

Dry traction

Steering response

Wet

Overall wet

Wet traction

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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Pirelli P6 specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Specifications
EU label: wet grip	C in 67% of sizes
EU label: energy	B in 83% of sizes
EU label: external noise	67–69 dB

Size	Retailer
175/70 R14	Amazon
185/65 R15	Amazon
195/65 R15	Amazon
185/55 R16	Amazon
205/65 R16	Amazon

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 23 owner reviews found online.

The Pirelli P6 receives a polarized reception, with users frequently citing it as a polarizing, average-performing tire that struggles to justify its premium branding. While some drivers appreciate its longevity and dry-weather stability, a significant portion of the user base reports disappointing wet-weather traction and excessive road noise.

Pros

Decent tread life and durability for conservative drivers
Stable handling in dry conditions
Competitive pricing compared to top-tier premium alternatives
Noticeable improvement in noise levels for some specific vehicle applications

Cons

Poor wet-weather grip and braking performance
High levels of road noise reported by many users
Significant performance degradation as the tread wears down
Soft sidewalls leading to handling instability or 'rolling' sensations

Worth knowing

Users on smaller vehicles, such as the Audi A2 (175/60 15), reported significant issues with traction control activation and poor grip.
Drivers of heavier or front-wheel-drive vehicles noted that while the tire can last for high mileage, it struggles to put power down effectively during acceleration.