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Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
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Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

Summer
Premium
8.4 /10 Recommended

The upgraded version of the legendary P7 has a good steering response and low rolling resistance, which makes sense as it's often a first equipment of many car manufacturers.

9 Tests Price from: £89 92 Sizes
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Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent grip and stable handling on both dry and wet roads.

Direct steering response with good feedback for confident driving.

Very comfortable ride with low noise levels.

Low rolling resistance contributes to good efficiency.

High safety reserves, particularly under wet conditions and aquaplaning.

Weaknesses

Only average resistance to aquaplaning compared to top competitors.

Slightly increased braking distances on dry roads.

Higher price point than some alternatives.

Environmental balance could be improved, including tread wear.

History

P7 Cinturato20235.4Cinturato P7 C22021–20258.4Cinturato (C3)2025–20269.7
2020

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was launched and replaced Pirelli P7 Cinturato.

2021
3× Tested
Autobild205/55 R16#2
Autobild205/55 R16#7Good
ADAC225/50 R17#9Satisfactory
2023
2× Tested
Autoklub ČR205/55 R16#4
ADAC205/55 R16#17Good
2024
2× Tested
Autozeitung225/45 R17#2Highly recommended
Autobild225/55 R17#6Good
2025
1× Tested
Aftonbladet225/45 R17#3Outstanding
2025

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 got replaced by Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

Tests (9)

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9 Tests 6× Recommended
ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
#17 Of 30 Tyres
ADAC2023
17thGood
VW Golf
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Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#7 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2021
7thGood
VW Golf
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ADAC Summer
225/50 R17
#9 Of 17 Tyres
ADAC2021
9thSatisfactory
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Sizes (34)

205/55 R16From £91

5 Variants

9194V.
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205/60 R16From £240

3 Variants

9296VWXL.
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215/55 R16From £224

2 Variants

97WXL
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215/60 R16From £130

2 Variants

99VXL.
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225/55 R16

2 Variants

99Y.

Ratings

Tested 7× By professional organizations

●Outstanding3× (43%)
●Good1× (14%)
●Good3× (43%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R16 9.3xxx/xx R17 9.3205/xx Rxx 9.3225/xx Rxx 9.3

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