Comparison: Pirelli P7 Cinturato vs. Toyo Proxes Comfort (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Toyo (75%). In this particular case, the Toyo Proxes Comfort has a better rating of 78% compared to 71% of the Pirelli P7 Cinturato. The first tyre test of Pirelli P7 Cinturato was done in 2023, compared to 2021 when was the Toyo Proxes Comfort first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/65 R17 test, where both the P7 Cinturato and the Proxes Comfort were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the P7 Cinturato is made in Romania/Italy and Proxes Comfort is made in Japan.