Summer tire Updated November 2026

Pirelli Powergy review

± 6

Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Better than 65% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 60 · 1,813 reviews analysed Road tests 77 · 1 test

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Pirelli Powergy has a Relative Score of 67 out of 100 among summer tires. 1,813 owner reviews rate it 60 out of 100. 54% would buy it again.

Community sentiment Mixed Read the buzz
#budget eco tire line#highway vibrations and comfort#sidewall damage and defects#mixing with other tires#daily driver suitability
Pirelli Powergy

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.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

60/100

From 1,813 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 54%
Dry
Overall dry
62
Wet
Overall wet
65
Comfort
Overall comfort
56
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
52
Handling
Overall handling
62

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By road tests

77/100

Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.

Dry
77
Wet
76
Comfort
74
Noise
79
Efficiency
74

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 1,813 owner reviews found online.

The Pirelli Powergy receives generally favorable reviews from daily drivers who praise its low road noise, competitive pricing, and reliable dry and wet grip. However, some enthusiast and high-mileage drivers express disappointment regarding a faster-than-expected tread wear rate, shallower initial tread depth, and occasional compromises in steering feedback and fuel efficiency.

Pros

  • Significantly reduced road noise and quiet highway ride
  • Strong dry and wet grip for daily commuting
  • Comfortable and smooth ride quality compared to run-flats
  • Attractive price point for a premium brand

Cons

  • Faster than average tread wear or shallow initial tread depth
  • Negative impact on fuel economy (MPG) for some users
  • Soft sidewalls leading to muted steering feedback and less precise handling at the limit

Worth knowing

  • Drivers of powerful or rear-wheel-drive vehicles (such as a BMW M240i) noted occasional rear-end breakaways in wet conditions.
  • EV and hybrid owners generally reported good power delivery management, though a few observed drops in efficiency.

1 published test appearance

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2026 autozurnal Eco Summer tire Test · 215/55 R18

5th of 10
Best: Noise · 1st Weakest: Curved Aquaplaning · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking5th of 10
Wet Handling2nd of 10
Wet Circle3rd of 10
Dry Braking4th of 10
Rolling Resistance5th of 10
Straight Aquaplaning4th of 10
Curved Aquaplaning8th of 10
Dry Handling (tester's mark)3rd of 10
Comfort (tester's mark)3rd of 10
Noise1st of 10
Energy Consumption5th of 10

Source: Autožurnal

Pirelli Powergy specs & sizes

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

Specifications
EU label: wet gripA in 98% of sizes
EU label: energyB in 71% of sizes
EU label: external noise67–71 dB
SizeRetailer
165/55 R15 Amazon
175/65 R15 Amazon
185/60 R15 Amazon
185/65 R15 Amazon
195/55 R15 Amazon
195/60 R15 Amazon
195/65 R15 Amazon
205/65 R15 Amazon
195/55 R16 Amazon
195/60 R16 Amazon
195/65 R16 Amazon
205/45 R16 Amazon
205/55 R16 Amazon
205/60 R16 Amazon
205/65 R16 Amazon
215/55 R16 Amazon

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What owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.

Community opinion on the Pirelli Powergy is largely mixed, with the tire frequently viewed as an eco/budget, mid-tier option suitable for daily driving rather than high-performance use. While some users consider it a cost-effective, fuel-efficient choice from a reputable brand, others report negative experiences including excessive highway vibrations and potential sidewall defects. A significant number of discussions also revolve around general inquiries regarding safety, longevity, and whether it can be mixed with other Pirelli models.

r/GRYaris ·3 upvotes

“Are Pirelli Powergy Winter the right winter tires for the GR? Hey, my parents bought a GR Yaris last week and it’s a great car but I looked at its winter tires and those are Pirelli Powergy Winter. I’m not an expert on tires but as far as I know the P-Zero Winter would be the right choice for a GR. My father didn’t bought them because he thought it was the right tires rather a tire salesman talked him into it. I talked him into Pirelli as those were the factory tires for his Volvo 850R and would be a better choice then his current Conti Premium 5 but somehow my father misunderstood me to that point that Pirelli’s are the greatest tires ever. So he asked the salesmen for the best Pirelli Tires and told the car it’s for but the salesman sold him those Powergy tires and said that not all Pirelli’s are in stock. As my father isn’t an enthusiast but loves likes to drive performance cars he didn’t knew better and now it’s too late. In my eyes a good salesman (not in the way of profit for the company rather costumer experience) would have told him that the P-Zeros winter are out of stock but can be ordered or would show him tires from different companies. Another option is the salesman though he meant the GR Sport Yaris for which P-Zero winters are too much as not many persons in their sixties drive a real GR. So my question are the Powergy enough for the GR or should he get P-Zeros next Winter (in a few weeks we will put on summer tires)”

2025-03-07

Sentiment breakdown
Positive20%
Negative20%
Neutral60%
Top themes
#budget eco tire line#highway vibrations and comfort#sidewall damage and defects#mixing with other tires#daily driver suitability#fuel economy and mileage

From 15 threads and comments.

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