Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

18

Tests Completed

7th

Average Position

2nd

Best Result

17th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 shows strong, repeatable performance in dry and wet grip-led metrics, frequently placing in the top three for dry braking and often near the front in wet braking and wet handling. Subjective handling and comfort are also positives, with multiple best-in-class subjective wet handling results and high comfort/noise scores. This translates into several podiums and strong overall finishes, including 3/14 (2025), 2/9 (2024), 2/13 (2023), 2/53 (2021), and 2/10 (2020).
However, aquaplaning resistance, rolling efficiency, and wear/value are recurring weaknesses. Straight aquaplaning and rolling resistance results tend to be mid-pack to weak, and multiple ADAC/Auto Bild tests highlight below-average wear and poor value, which drags overall rankings in larger fields.

Performance Strengths

Dry Performance Strong
• 1st place dry braking in 2025 test (34.2 m)
• 2nd place dry braking in 2024 AZ (33 m, +0.3% from best)
• 2nd place dry braking in 2021 53-tyre braking test (34.5 m)
• 2nd place dry braking in 2020 TR test (34.5 m)
Wet Grip and Handling Strong
• 2nd place wet braking in 2025 (+0.3% from best) and 1st wet handling
• Top-3 wet braking/handling cluster in 2024 AZ (3rd wet braking, 3rd wet handling)
• 1st subjective wet handling in 2023 TR; 3rd wet braking (32.91 m)
• 3rd wet braking in 2021 53-tyre braking test (29.7 m)
Subjective Handling and Comfort/Noise Moderate
• 2nd subjective dry handling and 1st subjective wet handling in 2023 TR
• High comfort/noise in 2021 ViBilagare (comfort 1st, noise 2nd)
• Strong subjective wet handling in 2020 TR (1st)
Noise/Refinement Moderate
• 3rd noise in 2023 TR (70.4 dB, +0.3% from best)
• 2nd noise in 2024 Motorhome (71.3 dB, +0.1% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate
• Straight aquaplaning 18/21 in 2024 AutoBild (+6.6% from best)
• Straight aquaplaning 8/10 in 2020 New 17" (+1.6% from best)
• Mid-pack aquaplaning in 2023 TR (straight 6/13; curved 10/13)
Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Moderate
• Rolling resistance 14/21 in 2024 AutoBild (+11.8% from best)
• 5/9 in 2024 AZ (+7.9% from best)
• 10/12 in 2020 TR (+35.7% from best)
Wear and Value Strong
• Wear 17/20 and poor value 18/20 in 2024 AutoBild
• Wear 21/50 and poor value 42/50 in 2023 ADAC
• Very poor wear 14/15 in 2021 ADAC; article notes Pirelli de-ranked for wear
Dry/Wet Balance in Larger Fields Minor
• Overall 16/21 in 2024 AutoBild despite good dry braking, due to mid wet and poor aquaplaning/efficiency/value
• Overall 12/15 in 2021 ADAC (205/55 R16) impacted by wear

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Michelin Primacy 5

The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 is easy to drive with excellent grip on wet asphalt, though it can suddenly lose some grip in extreme situations without losing control. Aquaplaning resistance is not th...

Strong:
Dry Braking, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling