70
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
70/100
8 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Firestone F700 vs Pirelli CINTURA/TO P1 — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
77/100
33 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Pirelli CINTURA/TO P1 — better comfort, wet and treadwear. Pick the Firestone F700 if dry matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
5 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
F700 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | F700 | CINTURA/TO P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 81 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
CINTURA/TO P1 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | F700 | CINTURA/TO P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 61 | 73 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
CINTURA/TO P1 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | F700 | CINTURA/TO P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 69 | 83 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
CINTURA/TO P1 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | F700 | CINTURA/TO P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | F700 | CINTURA/TO P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 73 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone F700 | Pirelli CINTURA/TO P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 78 |
| Dry | 84 | 81 |
| Wet | 61 | 73 |
| Comfort | 69 | 83 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 80 |
| Handling | 73 | 73 |
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70
/ 100
Tire A
78
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Firestone F700 presents a polarizing experience, often categorized as an early-generation eco-tire that offers acceptable dry-weather performance but struggles with consistency in wet conditions. While some users report satisfactory longevity and comfort, others cite significant issues with uneven tread wear and high road noise, leading to a mixed overall reception.
Pros
- Reliable dry-weather traction
- Good steering feedback and handling characteristics
- Competitive tread life for some users
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Inconsistent wet-weather grip and braking performance
- High levels of road noise
- Prone to uneven or irregular tread wear patterns
- Tendency to lose traction when pushed beyond moderate driving
Observations
- Users operating the tire on older compact vehicles, such as the Vauxhall Astra, report varying experiences ranging from high satisfaction to concerns over wet-weather stability.
- Longevity appears highly variable, with some users reporting premature wear while others note slow tread degradation over high mileage.
The Pirelli Cinturato P1 is widely regarded as a reliable, comfort-oriented touring tire that excels in daily commuting and long-distance driving. While many users praise its exceptional tread life and bump absorption, performance consistency appears to decline significantly as the tread wears down, leading to mixed reports regarding wet-weather safety and handling at the end of the tire's lifecycle.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and high mileage capability
- Superior ride comfort and bump absorption
- Low road noise levels
- Improved fuel efficiency
- Strong value proposition for daily driving
Cons
- Noticeable decline in grip and handling as tread depth decreases
- Reports of sidewall bulges and structural fragility
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance compared to premium sport tires
- Hardening of the rubber compound over time
Observations
- Users with high-torque or performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., GTI, high-output turbo models) frequently report that the tire lacks the dynamic handling and grip required for spirited driving.
- Drivers of economy and mid-sized sedans (e.g., Kia Cerato, Skoda Octavia) report the highest satisfaction, specifically citing the tire's suitability for long-distance highway cruising.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone F700 | B · Pirelli CINTURA/TO P1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Firestone
78
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Pirelli CINTURA/TO P1 — better comfort, wet and treadwear. Pick the Firestone F700 if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli CINTURA/TO P1 scores 83 vs 69 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli CINTURA/TO P1 scores 73 vs 61 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli CINTURA/TO P1 scores 80 vs 71 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Firestone F700 scores 84 vs 81 on dry.
Tire A · Firestone F700
Tire B · Pirelli CINTURA/TO P1
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.