Pirelli Cinturato P1

Over rated - surprisingly already out-of-round – I keep a very close eye and am generally very enthusiastic about maintenance and upkeep on both our 2013-era cars. This especially applies to tyres, given it's quite a big investment that need to last for many km's. Our i30 originally came with its original Hankook Ventus Prime 2 tyres which were almost all worn by the 40k km mark - even at… Read more

that stage they were still surprisingly very quiet and still gripping very well in the wet, something I was pleasantly surprised given my experience with most close-to-bone tyres generally losing traction very easily when cornering a little too hard in the wet. And these Hankooks had great grip with no squealing during harder dry cornering - a sign of a really really good tyre. Was almost happy to just a repeat new set but ...

... I got blinded by my long term trusted tyre mechanic's recommendation that "oh these Pirelli Cinturatos will give you SO MUCH better feel etc etc" ... as soon as I drove out with them, my first impressions were "meh .." ... very quiet and gripped well (as you would expect for a new tyre), but really not that much more improvement in road feel over the old Hankooks. And then I found out later on, these Pirellis are now made in China - not necessarily a problem of course, but I stopped expecting an ownership experience of an Italian stallion.

Since that day in 2016 these 4 Cinturato P1's have now done 35k km with two rotations and one wheel alignment and still have 3-4mm tread on them - while I was hoping for 50k km+ longevity, that's probably not realistic, so in terms of wear, these tyres are probably par for the course (to be fair).

HOWEVER ....

Earlier this year, at the 30k km mark, I noticed a terrible "whoop-whoop" droan in the car cabin when cruising around 55-60km/h - having experienced this with many tyres in decades past (I'm looking at you especially Bob Jane All-Rounders aka Out-of-Rounders in industry speak), I knew straight away the tyres had gone out-of-round. My service mechanic confirmed it overnight as he completed our log book service yesterday.

Tyres tend to go out of round when tyres don't get rotated enough (but we did rotate ours) and especially if they tend to be on the rear where the car has little load (we always had a full boot and at least one or two kids). Bubble or scalloping on tyres really shouldn't happen on a brand name tyre under normal operating conditions - the previous Hankooks were still quietly round even when at the end of its tread, and so were another set of worn Hankooks (also Ventus Prime 2's) on my other car, which was a single owner car and the light rear end would have exacerbated any potential for the tyre to go out of round. It's a very expensive exercise when this sort of stuff happens because you essentially need to replace at least 2, if not all 4 tyres.

So on balance these tyres have been disappointing. More accurately, I'm disappointed I got blinded by the brand reputation. The good thing to come out of all this was when the Hankooks (same Ventus Prime 2) was due for replacement on my other car, I got a repeat set. And that will also be repeated for this car when we replace these Pirellis ... we just need to live with that whoop whoop droan for a while more! :-(

Hugs the road even when down to last tread – I live in a rural area that is very hilly with lots of tight winding roads with sharp corners. The roads are often not good with lots of potholes, uneven surfaces, 5% of travel is on rough gravel/dirt roads. High rainfall area means lots of slippery roads as well. Being able to have confidence in driving in these conditions is important and the… Read more

ability to take sharp corners in wet weather and quick evasive action for pot holes is critical to safety. The Cinturato P1's have been the best tyres I've ever had. From the first day they were on and I tried them out going up and over a steep windy mountain road with hairpins. I couldn't believe how much I could push the vehicle and have that type of control. I don't normally push the vehicle and drive safely and defensively. Even when the tread was down to barely legal limit - those tyres just continued to hug the road. I didn't want to change them. Only down side was that I got 45000km's from them - is that too bad? I'm not sure considering all the rough roads and constant cornering. I always felt very safe and secure driving and without pushing it could maintain a good speed for entire trips and never felt any doubts about the handling. Unfortunately I changed the tyres just before Christmas and all the reviews I read and the feedback from countless tyre shops I was convince to go over to the Michelin MX2 as I was told that they were the same quality and handling as the Pirelli P's but had a much longer tread life. I regretted it the same day when I took the car over that same steep windy mountain road and could feel it did not hug the road anywhere near like the Pirelli's did (even when the Pirelli's were down to last tread). I've had them a month now and miss the Pirelli every time I drive now. I'm not saying they are bad tyres but if you do a lot of driving in tight windy roads i would defn go the Pirelli's. My trips take longer now as I don't feel as confidant on the Michellins as I did on the Pirelli's. There is a big difference. If I could have I would have taken the Michellins back and got Pirelli's put on (there was a 30 day refund policy - but I missed the ability to do that becuase of where I live and being busy....my fault).. And while the Michellins may last longer (to be yet determined) I would rather the better safety all the time than less safety but saving money not having to buy new tyres sooner.

Really good quality soft tyre: quiet, good grip, and good fuel economy – Have had these P1 tyres for around a year now on my lancer after buying them from my local tire dealer when they were on special. Previous to these tyres I had some cheap nankangs, ..and prior to that were the OEM Yokohama's. I have to say that these tyres are really good and very quiet on the road... comparing to the nankangs (and even the… Read more

Yokohama's).

The grip on the road is very good in both dry and wet weather, and when going around bends at fast speeds.

I believe I have done around 20000 kms and the tires have lost around 1/3 of grip. As these are more of a softer tyre (which helps in keeping road noise low), higher rate of wear is to be expected than a harder tyre.

Overall I would buy these tyres again (or the Pirelli P0) as out of the 3 brands of tyres I have had used, I definitely have been most impressed by these.

I must also stress don't go cheap (like I did on the nankangs) on the tyres, and make sure to get a good reviewed and good branded tyre. The nankangs were bad fuel Economy, loud, and had horrible grip in wet weather. Remember that the tyre rubber is all that keeps you and your family safe when driving high speeds!!

I give these tyres 4 out of 5. I took a star off just because I think tyre wear might be a bit higher then the other tyres I have owned in the past.

Tyres – Very happy with service and price of my new tyres pirellis For my Toyota I was able to get Expert advice from Steve and good price and I need to go back Show details

Very good tyre but not for Australian roads – Have used P1 for many years and I am very happy with them. The problem is not the tyre, but the crappy Aussie roads that are appalling! And most people don't understand that! (they're far worst than south European roads back in the 70's) :( Show details

Pirelli p1 – Excellent tyres especially in the wet Excellent traction and cheap to buy compared to other brands put them on wides Mazda 3 sp23 love them also put on my vt commodore nice tyre highly recommend these tyres 5 star rating anyone wishing to buy Pirelli tyres they have excellent grip I put them on my vt and now the rear ended dosent slide out  Show details

Worst tyre for a good brand – side wall strength is very poor ofPirelli Cinturato P1 .. Side walls of my both rear tyres heavily damaged on the regular road.. Can not match with Michelin Energy Saver tyre which had driven over 60000 kms . Show details

Poor wear on Australian roads – They were fitted on my wifes 2018new vw passat alltrack wolfsburg we only got 20,000kms before they all wore out on the inside one down to the metal and needed replacing. Soft European tyres don,t last long on Australian roads. I would consider my wife to be a very modest drive so very disappointed in the wear life of these tyres. I own a large transport company and if these were truck tyres I would be broke. Show details

Pirelli are great-ish – Best tyres i have bought until I bought Continental UC6's. They stick to the road in the wet pretty good. Long wearing and quite inexpensive compared to others. Hardly any noise and great fuel economy too. I use them on my old 98 Mercedes-Benz c200 and if I can still get them when they wear out, they're going to be purchased again.  Show details

Excellent for comfort – As an avid motorist, I had the opportunity to test out the Pirelli P1 tyres on my daily commute. I must say, these tyres offer a commendable balance of performance, comfort, and value for money that can make a significant difference in your driving experience. Performance and Handling: The P1 tyres deliver solid performance in both dry and wet… Read more

conditions. The grip is impressive, allowing for confident cornering and braking. While it may not be on par with ultra-high-performance tyres, the P1 provides a well-rounded performance for everyday driving scenarios and extremely reliable in wet weather.

Comfort and Noise: One of the most noteworthy aspects of the Pirelli P1 tyres is their comfort. The ride quality is smooth, effectively absorbing road imperfections and reducing vibrations. Additionally, the tyres maintain a low noise level, contributing to a more pleasant in-cabin experience.

Tread Life and Durability: Not sure yet as only just got them

Excellent value for money – I bought these to replace my Continentals which are way over-priced here in Australia and I have to say for a tyre thats priced at less than $100 of the Contis they are an excellent buy. The treadwear compared to the Contis is 50% better and they grip very nicely. I would go these again. Show details

Would not recommend! – had this tyre for exactly 12 months and less than 13.000km use and both the rear tyres went bold.... car is only 3 years old (audi Q3 50.000km on clock) no one could explain why... car is all wheel drive with even distribution. had to pay for 2 new tyres, Pirelli took tyres away for examination to see if manufacturing fault... still waiting. will never go pirelli again  Show details

Not bad tyre – I had a set of these on a car I bought and I found them to be noisy on the road. This was the main issue for me as I hate unnecessary noise! They were also not very comfortable tyres either. They had 20,000kms on them and they were at 50pc wear. I could've lived with them abit longer but one tyre had a bubble on the side wall. So they… Read more

had to all go anyways, being on a Subaru.

Like most people, I did find that they were good in the wet though I didn't push it. Just driving normally as if the road was dry performed the same with handling and grip.

I found out that they are pretty cheap tyres. 235/40R18 was about $160 mark. Original owner purchased at Jax Tyres.

It's now an obsolete model. I would not buy again anyway.

Alright price but wears out so fast – Had all four tyres changed about 2 years ago and went to the mechanic last week and was told that one of them needs changing already. I don't even do 10000km a year. My old Yokohama ones are much better. They say its good for wet conditions but I can't really tell that much of a difference.  Show details

Great tyres – Purchased a set of p1’s for my Mazda 6 and am very happy. The tyres are quiet and provide great grip and stability in all conditions. They do have large water grooves giving me great confidence in wet conditions. They also look pretty sharp if that’s important to you. Worth the money for sure in my opinion.  Show details

Good Chinese made Pirelli Cinturato P1 tyre – Pirelli Cinturato P1 tyre is no longer made in Italy instead it has been made in China for a while. This tyre maintains its premium quality. It is not only turning and burning well but also good breaking in both dry- and wet-weather. I'm very happy with its excellent grip, and longevity.  Show details

Great grip for a great price – The tyres are very durable lasting for many years. They have great grip in both dry and wet weather. Very happy with them and would recommend. The price is cheap however you get a good quality product. Have been using these tyres for many years and cannot complain or fault them. Do yourself a favour and get a pair, or two.  Show details

good grip, cheap price – tyres last for a very long time, a few years before they started to make noise when braking, great grip in the wet, well priced, pirelli make plenty of tyre varieties to suit your budget. Car bushes had to be replaced sooner than the tyres themselves! will buy again !  Show details

Very happy – Used all rounders - terrible, Goodyears, nothing special. Got Pirelli Cinturato P1, they are very good. Ford falcon wagon now handles better than ever, handles like a sedan and not a wagon. Great traction, corners very well, tyres give great feedback from road. Traction in wet is as good as I ever experienced. Ride fells comfortable and not… Read more

noisey either. They cost more but in this case happily you get what you pay for, they are worth the extra money.

Price wise, if you shop around often you will find these tyres at a better price. Will certainly get these tyres in future again. Pirelli state the tyres are not rubber but some other material, be it made from whatever, I am very happy with these tyres.

This is a good tyre for Toyota corolla – Recently changed tyres on my Toyota Corolla 2004.. I bought it from Tempe tyres after getting quotes from so many dealers, their price was the lowest...tyres seems perfectly fine in my car, less noisy and good in wet conditions.. which I expect from brand like pirelli...I would highly recommend this tyre for everyday driving..., please buyers do… Read more

research and ask for the quote from different dealers before buying, I found there’s a huge difference in price...cheers

Pirelli tyres A1 – I purchase a set of Pirelli P1 tyres for my 2006 ford focus hatch and as soon as they were fitted I noticed the ride was much more comfortable and cornering was nice, I had to wait to see how they handled in the wet and a month later down came the rain, and to my surprise the tyres were just as good in the wet and sitting on 100ks freeway driving… Read more

was faultless no shaking and very quite for freeway driving, so I will be buying Pirelli tyres from now on.

Excellent tyre with great grip and km – I had these 195x65x15 on my toyota corolla. Travelled just over 70,000km when replaced. Tyres had Excellent grip on wet and dry road. Gives a very comfortable ride. Noise level only started to notice after about 60,000km on the courser tar surfaces. Will purchase the tyres again. Felt very safe driving with these tyres.  Show details

Good value for money – Got these from Kmart tyre and auto using their price match guarantee. I immediately noticed the improved grip. I guess that's always the case with new tyres though. Now driven ~10,00km on them and they have shown minimal signs of wear. I mainly drive on freeways, although do also drive in the inner city and on country dirt roads. The ride is… Read more

comfortable and the noise level isn't too bad. I haven't had any noticeable performance issues in wet, dry or on dirt roads.

I'd happily recommend these to my friends and family and if they are still around when I replace my tyres I would use them again.

Sooooo Noisy! – We recently brought a VW Golf with these tyre fitted. They are really nice and smooth on motorway quality tarmac but as soon as you hit the coarse chip... you need ear plugs, I really cant get over how noisy they are. I understand that these are an entry level quality Pirelli tyre, but c'mon Pirelli, have some pride in your brand name, the road noise from these tyres is atrocious.  Show details

Comfort ride, good grip, not very very quiet – First thing I noticed after changing tyres to this Pirelli, is that ride is very comfortable. Looks like soft sidewall is helping the comfort. The grip is very good on dry and wet. Only small negative thing is noise from tyres. I noticed tyres are a bit noisy when I drive 80kmh or faster. But it's not really anything to be picked.  Show details

very good tyre – have been used the tyre for a while, it looks very last for a while being told the tyre very last for at least 50,000 kilo, and I very much believe that. Actually I think it will go beyond that. previously have the bridgestone tyre, it was alright, the pireli perform a bit better than the bridgestone  Show details

Cheapies, but so far so good – Only had these tyres for about 6 months now. When pumped up they gripped well around roundabouts, but give them a week, and you get screeching. Unsure if this is the tyre or the fitting of it. So far they are a lot better than the Goodyear Triple Max tyres I had before which were pretty rubbish and more expensive.  Show details

Quiet and sticky – After reading positive review, I've bought a set for the Ford Falcon XR6, what an improvement this is, the tyres are sticky around the corners and very quiet on the highway. It's very grippy in the dry weather. In some months there are cash back offers on pirelli P1 tyres.  Show details

Great value – Bought the Pirelli Cinturato P1 after reading positive reviews. I noticed the greater grip immediately on the dry. Only just got a channce to test in wet conditions in last couple of weeks and am impressed with grip on wet as well. Havent noticed any noise from them. Only been on the car since Dec 16 so can't comment on durability. Handle well on… Read more

gravel as well, which I do a fair bit of driving on.Overall, a great tyre $204 for 2 tyres, supplied & fitted through tyresales.

Perfect tyres at an unbelievable price – I was looking to replace the tyres on my 2008 Camry when i stumbled upon these online. I must say the best decision i made when I bought these. I immediately noticed the difference in the ride quality (Was previously using Kumho). Not that Kumho tyres wee bad but these ones are exceptionally good. Not only was the ride much smoother but the noise… Read more

suppression has been great. The handling too is much better. This has been a happy purchase for me. I have read some contrary reviews but at least for me, these tyres have been great.

Great – These tyres were of great quality and durability for my car as they have been good on the road for quite a while. The tyres provide a greater grip on the road so it doesn't slide. Overall great tyres and would likely be purchasing the same brand if required next time  Show details

Good tyres – Pretty good tyres, nothing to complain about. Hold well on dry and wet surface, highway only though. Not as much noise as from Dunlop I had before. Got them for like 160 each, so not the cheapest option around however I'm happy to pay a bit extra for better quality.  Show details

Noisy Tyres – I have my Mercedes fitted with Pirelli Cinturato P1 245/40R18. My god it really gives you nightmares. The tyres are still fairly new about 2 years old. The rumbling and whining sound from the front tyres makes the car so unbearable for the Mercedes to be driven . Took to tyre shop ,have it changed to continental tyres . The car now drives like… Read more

new. It really makes you wonder what on earth Pirelli is doing .those tires should be withdrawn from market !

Was told by the tyre shop that these tyres are known for this noise problem and they went out of shape after a while. Shame on you,Pirelli. Won't touch another Pirelli tyres again.

Pirelli tyres have the name, so I would expect more lifespan of the tyre – The tyres have withstood 15 kilometres daily of sometimes badly corrugated, rocky road. Generally they have travelled well on the highway with minimum noise level. The tread has been impressive; not only looks good on the 18" wheels, but also makes for good handling in the wet conditions. Only one complaint and it is a big one and that is that the back tyres are due for replacement after travelling 26 000 kms.  Show details