In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (
Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (
Michelin). Generally,
Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than
Pirelli (79%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 7 has a better rating of 83% compared to 75% of the Pirelli Cinturato P7. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato P7 was done in 2017, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin ALPIN 7 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 78% of Pirelli Cinturato P7 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin ALPIN 7 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
Cinturato P7 is made in Italy/Romania and
ALPIN 7 is made in Spain/Germany.
