Pirelli CINTURATO P1 Reviews - Page 2

Given 79% while driving a Ford Focus mk2 (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 12,427 easy going miles
Good value!
Helpful 36 - tire reviewed on March 8, 2020
Given 97% while driving a Vauxhall Vectra V6 (195/65 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 3,000 easy going miles
Got an old vectra wagon, so it was never going to handle well. But the roads where I live a very slippery and with the V6 I got a lot of tire spin on certain parts in the dry under low acceleration. These new tires absolutely stopped all of this. Possibly due the old tires being hard and old, but these were a night and day difference in grip in both wet and dry. Really impressive in the wet actually. I also found the rate at which you lost grip, and then regained it while cornering quite predictable and reassuring. Another noticeable difference was smoothness and quietness of the ride. I have done about 3,000 miles in them, so can't comment on wear yet. If I have one complaint I have the feeling the grip is not the same now as when new - slightly reduced in both wet and dry, but still very good. All in all my confidence in being able to get round a corner and stop in time in an emergency has been greatly increased. So far I am very happy with them, would recommend them and buy them again.
Helpful 39 - tire reviewed on November 3, 2018
Given 100% while driving a Skoda Fabia 1.4TDi (185/60 R14) on mostly country roads for 23,000 average miles
An excellent around tire, good grip wet and dry. The front tires are now on the limiter but i did get 23000 miles out of them!!!
Helpful 40 - tire reviewed on July 28, 2017
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Given 87% while driving a Mercedes Benz c 220 cdi (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 18,000 average miles
Ive always used Michelins, but I am not disappointed with the life span of these tires.
We have easy roads here in Australia and I normally drive long hours. Tires were not that noisy, wet grip was not so perfect just because my car was doing 400Nm with 125kwh. But I would recommend this to average drivers who need no drifting like myself.
Helpful 36 - tire reviewed on July 16, 2017
Given 86% while driving a Toyota Corolla AE101 (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 18,000 easy going miles
Had these on my Corolla AE101. Where I come from B$60 each is pretty much a bargain so I got them in favor of the price. Did not expect much from a China made rubber but to my surprise, it performed extremely well. I'll admit, there isn't much can be said on dry except it performed just as good as any similar range tires from reputable brands but on wet, it sure does inspire confidence. Great performance even under heavy tropical downpour. Comfort? Superb bump absorbing capability. What road noise? Bear in mind, I'm into the 3rd year with them and I'm still loving them.
Similar tires used before by price or categories: Bridgestone Turanza ER60, Potenza RE030, Michelin Energy Saver XM2, some stiff ass Falken series.
others: Potenza RE01-R, RE001, RE002, RE750, Silverstone Synergy M5 (suicide tires by the way), Goodyear NCT5, Goodyear Dura Plus, Yokohama ES100, Nankang NS2.
Helpful 48 - tire reviewed on August 26, 2016
Given 96% while driving a Ford Fiesta (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 2,500 average miles
I have had these for about 2500 miles, and I am really pleased with them. They are very quiet, and smooth running. Since I changed tires I now get an extra 3 miles per gallon more compared to the original make. They grip well in both wet and dry and I would certainly buy them again.
Helpful 34 - tire reviewed on June 16, 2016
Given 76% while driving a Hyundai Getz (175/65 R14 H) on mostly town for 5,000 average miles
Good tires up until they got to half tread - suddenly they were hard as a rock and the handling was dangerous in the wet. Replaced with Continentals - hoping they don't go the same way!
Helpful 28 - tire reviewed on June 16, 2016
Given 80% while driving a BMW 130i M (245/35 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 6,000 spirited miles
My previous experience with pirellis are kinda mixed. Used to use the scorpions on our old 7 series. Had good grip when it's new but loses grip below half it's life.

Previously before these Cinturatos, I had the P Zeros. They were good but are kinda expensive from im from. Replaced em with the cinturatos. Didnt expect much from these but they oerformed quite well for their price. Had some aggresive drives. I can even drive at 250kmh with confidence on the highway. Cornerings could've been better. But that's if you're pushing these tires. They drive pretty comfortably too. Absorbs shocks from bumps quite well than the p zeros and quieter too. Having driven 6k miles with a lot of spirited driving. I was actually hoping it'd wear out so I can get new sets to play with.

My only gripe is the design. The P Zeros were beautiful. In my area, good alternatives would be the good year assymetric 2 and bridgestone adrenaline re003. As they're just slightly priced a lil higher. If you're into performance, get those or spend a lil more for the continental csc5 or Michelin Pilot Sport 3/4. Avoid the Dunlops and Bridgestones at the higher range. They kinda don't perform as well as i thought they would, nor did they last as long. But if you do casual driving but want safe and comfortable quiet and great performing tires that kinda lasts. These cinturatos are for you.
Helpful 105 - tire reviewed on April 5, 2016
Given 87% while driving a Mazda 3 Series (195/65 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
pretty solid tires. provide a very quite drive and a good grip on dry tarmac. wet grip in not the best, and for rainy countries I wouldn't recommend these.
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on June 8, 2015
Given 84% while driving a Volvo S60 TS (195/65 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 8,000 average miles
I've had these for 12,000 km's on a Volvo 2004 S60 2.4 after having Michelin Energy before. I've actually found them very comparable and I was happy with the Michelins but the tire dealer I went to didn't stock them so I went for the Pirelli (after having WanLi offered to me to which I laughed).

They perform exceptionally well while obviously not being up to the standard of a full sport tire when it comes to grip and handling. The comfort is great though, and the grip levels (considering what they are) are well up to scratch. They handle Australia's atrocious roads well and are quiet.

I've found absolutely no difference in fuel economy. I would definitely buy them again though I had Kuhmo KH17's on (what was mine) my daughter's Saab 9-3 2.0T 440 Arc and I must say I had a slight preference for the Kuhmo's all round but it's hard to compare when they're on a totally different car.
Helpful 15 - tire reviewed on December 24, 2013
Given 84% while driving a Volkswagen Golf (205/55 R16) on mostly town for 1,500 average miles
Had these put on a few months ago. Have had a lot of highway driving and around town.

Very impressive with the comfort and noise of the tire as well as the wet and dry grip. Have had them in very wet conditions and did very well. In the dry on windy roads they were very good as well.

Overall they are a great tire for my needs and a good step up from the OE Pirelli P7's.
Helpful 16 - tire reviewed on November 25, 2013
Given 89% while driving a Skoda Octavia (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 easy going miles
Is the first time that i bought Pirelli P1 tires,195/65/R16, I think (about the numbers), i have a car (skoda octavia 1.8 turbo benzine, 150 HP-20V), bought it in 2003)and 6month about that i change the tires,and i made about12000 km until now. I believe after about 144000Km with the same car (about 200.000 km in hall my life with other cars and of course other tires)that the Pirelli tires are the best tires from all the others tires for the Greek roads ( i mean Brigestone, Continental, Good Year, Hankook) a not only.Probably for this reason Pirelli tires are used until now in Formula 1, and the technology from F1 is passing after years in our cars. Thanks Pirelli and of course your team for your tires.After about 3 more years am gonna write back to tell you if i am still satisfied
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on June 7, 2013