Pirelli Cinturato P7
58 reviews
Great service, polite friendly service provided at home, no need to drive to Tyre retailer and wait while they were changing my two tyres. It was raining most of the day but that did not stop them going ahead with replacing my two tyres. Good price as well. Show details
Vendor did not apply correct pricing offer. Pirelli Australia not stepping in either to correct the oversight. Review of product premature as the new tyres have only been on the road for a month. No markable difference noted yet in terms of what it claims.
Follow-up · Had some very wet weather and seem to handle well. Vendor amicably resolved pricing error. Will be a few years before I can comment on longevity and handling as vehicle is used for commuting only.
It started well- booking and payment easy. Tyre cost were just under $1800 so not a cheap transaction but better then many other quotes, Mobile guy - lovely, friendly and fitted the tyres - at that stage I thought it was a fantastic service. However the next day and first drive I had a flat tyre within minutes. Being run flat I checked the… Read more
tyres at the local gas station . Three tyres way over inflated and the 4th completely flat - after inflating the flat tyre I slowly made my way to local tyre shop who checked my tyres and found a leak and told me I would have to break the seal to find the issue - the inside was torn so poor fitting. I had to get the tyre fixed asap as I was due at work (a front line emergency health worker). After finding the issue I rang Mobile tyre shop to explain the issue. The local tyre shop man spoke to them to explain the technical issue and they said I would need to take a photo (and not have broken the seal). Local tyre shop man said I would never be able to take a photo because it was on the inside and I would have been stranded on the side of the road until the mobile tyre repair could assess . Interesting how I am expected to take an xray of the tyre on the side of the road and wait maybe days to have it assessed. Mobile Tyre shop wouldn’t pay for the repair but the local tyre shop felt so sorry for me they fixed for free. I will never use your service again as your after sales service is non existent.
Saying that I just went through Cyclone Alfred with the tyres - very wet roads and winds - actual tyres are fantastic in wet weather If you had after sales service this would be a 5 star review but you’ve got a 2 as if the local tyre store didn’t help me I would have been in real trouble
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Great tyres, already driven around in a range of different weather conditions and they've maintained grip and stability without issue.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 on my Camry for 2.5yrs – Just about to change these tyres after 2.5yrs and 60,000klms. Great tyres on the road in wet & dry also quiet. I would have had more usage if i had 40psi in them as i ran them about 36psi. They started to wear on the edges faster than other tyres i have had & they were rotated every 15,000klms. I am about to try the Maxxis as the tyre shop manager has them on his commodore wagon. I am putting them on a 2017 Camry Atara SL. Show details
Good tyres – Had these tyres for about 6 months now on the Golf. I use the car mainly for city driving. So far so good. Much better on wet roads than what I had before. Also solved the issue of rolling back/spinning on slightly steep wet roads - this was the biggest concern for me. Sound wise, a bit hard to compare to what I previously had but definitely not worse. Show details
In-depth reviews
Great Grip to Wear balance - 245/40 R18 97Y – My XR6 (see vehicle review below) has new rubber - 56,000 kms from the old set. (I drive briskly, I don't dither) The previous set of tyres from the previous owner were also Pirelli P7's but the running pressures were set at 34psi Fronts and 30psi Rears (by the book) and the wear patterns were shocking. The fronts showed hints of canvas on… Read more
insides, excessive wear on outsides with lots of tread left in the middle section. The Rears showed excessive edge wear and again lots of tread in middle section. My last set of P7's (old set at 56,000 kms) I ran 38 psi all round - (to Audi specs) The Fronts had even wear on edges and just on the depth markers in middle section. The Rears had very even wear across the tyre, down to just beyond the depth markers in some places. A perfect balance of grip, wear and feedback. With the higher pressures, the vehicle feels light and a little twitchy to steer but positive with no vagueness when running through tight winding roads, with no tendency to push the nose out or flick out the tail. Just spend the money and fell safe even on wet roads.
Run Flat.. it works – Overall In overall, this tyre is really good. Wet and dry conditions, tyre response really well. Always feel comfortable and sure about the grip. Breaking, cornering response is perfect. Didn't have any issues for over 5 years of using these tyres. Run-Flat Feature I had run-flat tyres on my car from the day 1. Since I had no issues, when I… Read more
was replacing the tyres, thought of change it to normal ones. But again because my car doesn't have a spare tyre, I went with run-flat again. My decision was worth. Just two months later I had a puncture on the rear tyre. Car dashboard shows the tyre pressure was lower. But I was able to drive another 65km without any issues. Then for me to change the tyre I have to drive another 10km and I was able to complete that too (But that part I have driven much slower as tyre pressure was too low. But still good enough to drive).
This may not be useful for the vehicles with spare tyre. But for the vehicle doesn't have a spare tyre, This is really worth.
Definitely the tyre of choice for my Peugeot 307 – Just put on my 3rd set of P7 Cinturatos (1st was actually the original P7 variant) and wouldn't choose anything else for the 307 (2004 XSE hatch). Grip is great dry and wet, very quiet.... just cannot hear them at all and no squeal even if pushed a little. The only caveat is when they are almost due for replacement, you can get some wheel spin… Read more
when starting off from the lights uphill in the wet when the front wheels are on a white line... although I think this would happen regardless of the tyre.
Wear is interesting..... last time, I left the rears untouched, no rotation at all.... simply left them on the rear and they lasted over 85,000 Km almost all city driving which is pretty good, and makes sense given the rear do no steering, no driving and also less braking on the rears. This allowed me to go through 2 sets of fronts during this time. I guess I could have bettered the ~42,500 kms for the front if had bothered to rotate the fronts themselves. I like the idea of only having to buy 2 tyres instead of 4 when replacement time comes around ..... helps the cash flow :-)
Positive reviews
Fantastic experience for a great price. Minimal fuss and turned up on time and done within a couple of hours. So much better than going to a tyre place. The bloke that did the job was friendly and did a perfect job. Well done!
Superb tyre – I had these tyres on a 2000 Toyota Corolla 175/65 R14 and they are the best tyre ever owed. The grip is the dry and wet was superb, I drive into corners and roundabouts all the same being an low powered engine. Didn't drive conservatory at all and they lasted 10ks longer than expected, the only downside is they are no longer stocked in tyre shops anymore.
Premium Italian thoroughbred – My previous tyres were Michelin Pilot Sport 4’s, so the bar was set very high going to these Pirellis. The Cinturato P7 is a really nice looking tyre on the vehicle and somewhat quieter than the Michelins. So far I am very satisfied with their performance. They corner beautifully, direct but not grabby and uncomfortable. I wouldn’t expect anything less from a tyre of this pedigree. Show details
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Negative reviews
Not bad but average mileage – OEM Tyre 235/40/19 on Skoda Superb 206TSI. After 36,000km they are done after wearing on edges. This is about 10k less than I expected. Fairly quiet and comfortable and performance is ok in both wet and dry. Fairly pricey to replace at $350 each and there are better alternatives for the money. Deep rim guard though which has helped prevent wheel rash. 6/10 Show details
Out of Round Tyre - Manufacturing Defect – Purchased 4 tyres for my Audi TT Quattro - After 13000 km one rear tyre was causing vibrations - had the tyre rebalanced at the retailer but was too far out of round due to manufacturing fault. Reported to Pirelli but they made it clear that after 13000 km I was on my own. Pirelli don't stand by their product - 13000km from a tyre on an Audi TT is… Read more
pathetic. Going back to Michelin - shouldn't have changed. This sort of problem doesn't occur very often - but if your unlucky and have bought Pirelli's then your on your own.
Terrible noise from the Run Flat – Purchased a BMW X3 xDrive 2.0d in 2017 and it came with 4 sets of Pirelli Cinturato P7 Run Flat tyres - 245/50/18. Travelled 23,000 kms and tyres started to have the humming noise when travelling around 30km/h and 70 km/h. Sent the car to Brisbane BMW, they confirmed the noise was from the tyres and they will not replace them as they have passed… Read more
half of their tread life. Emailed Pirelli head office in Sydney, the technical manager suggested inflating the tyre 6 - 8 PSI more than the recommended tyre pressure but the noise persisted. I requested to have them replace but Pirelli said they cannot do anything. If you have too much cash to burn or don't mind the tyre noise, go and purchase the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Run Flat! This is my first time using Pirelli tyres and I have previously used Bridgestone, Michelin, Dunlop, Cooper tyres etc, never have any issue with any other brand other than Pirelli.
Recent reviews
Fantastic Tyres – Purchased set of 4 Tyres (225x45x17) Pirelli Cinturato P7 AO 91Y from MyCar Tyre & Auto on black Friday for incredible price of $356. This tyres is Made in Japan! Previous tyres on my car is Pirelli Dragon. This tyres is much more quiet and fell like you car is glue down to the road. My car is VW Golf MK7. Recommended Show details
Great tyre – I had Dunlop SP 200s on my Toyota Corolla and they were dangerous on wet roads. The Pirelli's are softer and handle so much better when cornering on wet roads - particularly polished road surfaces. I will certainly buy Pirellis again. Show details
On my third pair – I've either had Pirellis or Continentals on my Mercedes V8. These are great tyre for the front, grippy in the wet or dry and reasonably long lasting. Just travelled from sydney to Brisbane and back, they're comfortable and quiet too. Show details
Great handling premium price – Replaced the trusted Bridge stone REO3 after 3 years. Road holding is a bit more better and feels a little more quieter. There is also a little difference in price so it was a reasonable. Show details
Brilliant Tyres – Purchased 4 Pirelli Cinturato late last year, and find them to be the best tyres for a passenger car I have ever had. Grip in the wet is outstanding and ride comfort excellent. Thoroughly recommend to everyone. Handling also Excellent on a big car. I drive a BF2 Fairlane Ghia, best tyres ever. Show details
I bought four of these – I bought four of these and have found them to have low road noise . They are also good grip on dry road. I have had a chance to test them in the wet yet Show details
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Quietness my priority – I went from 16in with Pirelli P1s to 18in with P7s (07 Honda Accord Euro). Didn't think any tyre could be as quiet as the P1s but the P7s are. I really don't think there's much/any difference in performance (dry, wet, braking, cornering) in the top brands; they are all too long in the business to be anything but good. So for me the issue is noise… Read more
('road' or 'cabin' noise). I'll willingly sacrifice a few 1000 km ('life expectancy ' if necessary) for a quiet ride. The P7s look and feel good and sound ... well, they don't (almost don't) sound (though I recognise that tyre noise is relative and subjective - not definitive - and varies with road surfaces). I love 'em for my idea of quietness - as well as everything else.
Fantastic tire - would get again – Done approx 23,000 kms on the Pirelli P7 Cinturato. They are quiet, but have good overall performance. They seem to be quite durable and long wearing, and even after this many kms, seem to be in good shape. In terms different makes and models I've had in the past, I have been most happiest with these. Show details
Excellent tyre – Excellent touring tyre, car tends to roll more after the accelerator is taken off. Full economy is the same as my previous Pirelli P Zero's The Cinturato P7's tend to be more durable and longer wearing. Handling is excellent and wet weather performance is also great. I got wider tyres this time as my car has a lot of torque and was breaking traction a lot. Show details
What a joke! – Recently bought a new car 7 months ago. A small puncture could be repaired effortless. Then I had the rotten luck of driving near a construction site and sizeable piece of glass got wedged in one tyre. Whilst drive flats imply you can drive for 80 kms, I had no confidence undoing so. Finally got it towed on a Saturday only to be able to pick it up… Read more
on a Tuesday afternoon with a completely new tyre for $500. I hardly think drive flats are worth this. Not happy, not impressed with the next car will not buy drive flats.
Beautiful to drive on – Very comfy tyres to drive on, it almost feels like you’re driving on clouds. If you’re looking for a reliable tyre in the wet and dry, and something you can really enjoy, then this is your tyre. The only downfall is that I wished they lasted a little longer, but let’s be honest, that’s probably just my driving. Show details
Surprisingly great tyres – I had these tyres on my car since brand new (235/40R19). To be honest, I was annoyed my car didn't come with Pirelli P Zero or other "High Performance" tyres, considering my car has relatively powerful engine. To my surprise, these tyres are really great. Very solid grip in dry and wet, not noisy at all and very comfortable on the road. I have… Read more
18000 KM on them so far, and they still have plenty of tread. I believe they will go beyond 40 or 50K KM.
I maintain my tyres properly (check pressure, rotate, etc).
I would refit these tyres again on my car
Fantastic! Great quality and look hectic! – Good handling, no road noise. Affordable and well suited for my M B Sedan. Worth the small additional expense for peace of mind and safety. Got Kmart to price match with tyres online with a free rotation every 6 months. You can also get these in run flat if your car's wheels are suitable. Show details
Great tyres – These are excellent tyres, very good value for money! I purchased these tyres to replace some cheap tyres and I can really feel the difference. They are excellent italian tyres, they stick to the road. After several months of use with the right care they have worm very little. I can feel my car gripping the road, especially in the wet. I expect to… Read more
get many more years of use out of these tyres and would highly recommend to everyone. I drive in all conditions, city/country and these are suitable to most lifestyles
good daily tire – great tire for the daily commute factoring in good compromise between sportiness, handling and safety. Tire is reasonably quiet and has good grip in the dry but begins to struggle in the wet. Braking distances are good and cornering is strong. Tread wear is so far so good with over 10000kms on them. Show details
Good tyres affordable price – Durable tyres which I have been using for years for my BMW 520D. It is quite affordable at $146.36 for each tyre. I would also recommend you order these tyres through tyroola as they have quite competitive prices. They are durable and are great in wet weather, and are reliable. Show details
Good tyre, but will cost you a fortune – Good tyres, very smooth drive after we changed our tyres. But it costs a fortune. Run flat feature allows you to drive even if you have a puncture which saves the hassle of having to change your tyre there and then. Does help to shop around though as price of these tyres ranges from one store to another. Show details
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