Pirelli CINTURATO P7 Reviews - Page 10

Given 34% while driving a BMW 320D (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 15,000 easy going miles
These came as standard on my BMW 320D F30. They were run flats and it was my first encounter with runflats. My car felt like it was not on rubber tyres but stone boulders. These transmitted every imperfection in the road into the car in the form of thuds and bangs.

The final straw came in feb 2014 when driving on the m6. I was doing 60mph in the outside lane when on no less than 3 occacsions the car nearly aquaplaned into the central reservation. Even at 50mph in the middle lane the same. Never again would I drive with these on, and I would never ever pay to put these on the car.

Yes if they puncture you can drive 50 miles, but if you've died in a crash from just normal driving theres no point having these on!
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on November 9, 2015
Given 84% while driving a Alfa Romeo (205/55 R16 H) on a combination of roads for 12,000 spirited miles
Great tires. I have them for 2 years droven about 15k km. Very good on dry lot of grip and you can feel when limit of grip is comming.
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on October 29, 2015
Given 84% while driving a Acura 3.2 TL (215/50 R17 W) on mostly town for 5,000 average miles
Great tyre. Love this. I have been to use Brigistone, Toyo, Yokohama in this 20 years in my country(Japan), but I have never been to feel anything from tyre. But this Cinturato P7 is different. Is gives me different experieces in every day.
Helpful 13 - tyre reviewed on June 5, 2015
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Given 89% while driving a BMW (225/60 R17 V) on a combination of roads for 23,000 average miles
Supplied as OE. 5mm left after 23k miles so should be good for 30k a set at least. But terrible in even the tiniest bit of snow so my 4wd SUV wasn't any good. Will swap for all season scorpion Verde before next winter as I don't want separate winter & summer tyres.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on February 24, 2015
Given 63% while driving a Subaru Legacy (205/55 R16 W) on mostly country roads for 0 average miles
The problem I had with these tyres was their fall off in performance with age. These were fitted as summer tyres and as a result were only used for half of the year. By the end of the third summer they were discarded with a decent amount of tread, because they turned hard and slippery. The star ratings would have been much higher if I had rated them at the beginning of the relationship. Another small issue shared with other users of this tyre that I have spoken to, is that they turn chocolate brown after a few weeks and never turn back black again. No amount or brand of tyre dressing remedies this
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on January 4, 2015
Given 79% while driving a Volkswagen Scirocco 1,4 TSI 160hp (235/40 R18 W) on mostly motorways for 15,000 spirited miles
These tyres were on the car 2011-2014 (four summers), giving ca. 25.000 km of range at mostly highway driving. I could probably have gotten another summer out of them with careful driving, but then I had a puncture which destroyed beyond repair one of the tyres. What I noted about them is the very good dry grip, especially sideways grip through sharp corners. They were very hard, though, and as such do understeer on wet surfaces. This causes me to look for other alternatives for my new tyres, with slightly better handling on the wet.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on November 27, 2014
Given 90% while driving a Opel vectra c (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 30,000 average miles
Very very silent tyre. I never had more comfortable tyres before. Filter all bumps and is very soft. If you are looking for comfort so I really recommend you. For drive till 170km/h is stabile for handling, but above 170km/h is tyre not good. Of course it is about tire size, i have ballons 215/55 r16. On the road you have feel that you will trips out of the way, it is caused by very soft side on tires. Tyre is doing something like voyage but laterally. This is only in high speed. If you want a drive like racer in !!!high speeds!!!! so buy other tires.
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on August 31, 2014
Given 90% while driving a Ford Fiesta mk7 (195/55 R15 H) on a combination of roads for 7,000 spirited miles
Best tyre I've ever had. Quiet, comfortable and with good grip. I have own different brands and tyres for the past 4 years: Goodyear Excellence, Nexen CP661, Bridgestone B391, Michelin Energy Saver, Yokohama A.Drive... nothing compares with the Cinturato P7.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on June 17, 2014
Given 70% while driving a BMW 2009 320d Saloon (225/45 R17 V) on a combination of roads for 8,000 spirited miles
These are what you would expect of Pirelli. They give excellent grip in the dry. In the wet i find them a bit numb. Im a highly experienced and qualified driver but i still find that i cant feel the limit of grip until its gone wrong. I have been caught out a few times because of the lack of feeling in the cold and wet. I have only used these tyres on a car that is fairly new to me but after 6 months and 8k miles I'm still not able to feel it.

The front hold on till it cant hold anymore And then when they go they are beyond recovery. The same for the back in a rear wheel drive car they hold until the last moment and when they go they are beyond recovery despite my training. Through the corners they are good on smooth roads but the slightest bump and the car bounces and the traction control goes haywire. They don't give me the planted feeling i have had with other tyres. On a motorway run they are smoothish but have to say there is a noticeable road rumble.

I think a lot of my problems are attributed to the RUNFLAT with regard to noise and bouncing but grip i doubt. I wont be putting these on again and i definitely wont be using run flats again. Nexen N6000 were my last tyres and thought they were fantastic however i think it will be Uniroyal Rainsport 3's next.
Helpful 7 - tyre reviewed on May 31, 2014
Given 81% while driving a Skoda Octavia (205/55 R16 H) on a combination of roads for 28,000 spirited miles
one of the best performing tyres I've had, but after around 28k miles I got trouble with unequall atrition what meant byuing new tyres again...
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on May 6, 2014
Given 59% while driving a Volvo C30 R Design Sport (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 12,000 spirited miles
Tyres started off brill no complaints. Comfort, noise and handling were all rather good. After 10,000 miles I have 5mm left on them so not awful considering my driving style.
Unfortunately after about 8000 miles I can honestly say they provide little to no cushioning or compliance and are so noisy the car has been to the garage on more than one occasion to have bushings looked at as i couldn't comprehend a tyre could make so much noise!!

Car handles dry and wet unless you really push and the feedback isn't bad so no complaints there, but the sidewalls do feel soft when pushing (annoying considering the lack of comfort!)

Pirelli have managed to create a fantastic tyre for the first 5-8000 miles, from which they become non complaint over bumps but spongy when cornering!?

I cannot recommend these as for the price, I'd expect them to have the same characteristics throughout the tyre life!
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on March 7, 2014
Given 90% while driving a BMW 320D (225/45 R17 W) on mostly motorways for 35,000 average miles
After 35000 miles the backs are about coming up for replacement but the fronts still have a good 5mm on them. It justifies the higher price for them as they last such a long time. They are very quiet and the grip in the dry is brilliant.
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on January 26, 2014