65
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
58/100
6 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Pirelli CINTURA/TO P4 vs Sumitomo H/TR AS P01 — 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
74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
76/100
4 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Sumitomo H/TR AS P01 — better comfort, handling and treadwear. Pick the Pirelli CINTURA/TO P4 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)
CINTURA/TO P4 leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | CINTURA/TO P4 | H/TR AS P01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 60 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
H/TR AS P01 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | CINTURA/TO P4 | H/TR AS P01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 64 | 70 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
H/TR AS P01 leads by 23
Why this score
| Source | CINTURA/TO P4 | H/TR AS P01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 83 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
H/TR AS P01 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | CINTURA/TO P4 | H/TR AS P01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
H/TR AS P01 leads by 23
Why this score
| Source | CINTURA/TO P4 | H/TR AS P01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 73 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli CINTURA/TO P4 | Sumitomo H/TR AS P01 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 74 |
| Dry | 80 | 60 |
| Wet | 64 | 70 |
| Comfort | 60 | 83 |
| Treadwear | 68 | 80 |
| Handling | 50 | 73 |
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65
/ 100
Tire A
74
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Pirelli Cinturato P4 receives a polarized reception, characterized by exceptional longevity but significant shortcomings in handling and wet-weather performance. While some users appreciate the tire's durability and predictable behavior on specific vehicles, many report a lack of steering feedback and poor confidence in wet conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and high mileage capability
- Predictable performance on dry, steady-state roads
- Progressive handling characteristics on specific vehicle chassis
Cons
- Poor wet-weather grip and high risk of understeer
- Lack of steering feedback and road feel
- Excessive road noise
- Inconsistent performance as the tire ages
Observations
- Users driving smaller, lightweight vehicles reported a significant loss of driving enjoyment due to the tire's lack of feedback.
- High-mileage commuters noted that while the tire lasts a long time, it becomes increasingly unreliable on motorway slip roads and in wet conditions.
The Sumitomo HTR AS P01 is generally regarded as a high-value tire that offers significant improvements in ride comfort and handling over factory-equipped options. Users report a noticeable reduction in road noise and enhanced braking performance, making it a well-received choice for daily driving.
Pros
- Excellent braking performance
- Significant reduction in road noise
- Improved ride quality and handling characteristics
- High value-to-performance ratio
Cons
- Limited long-term tread life data provided in current reviews
- Lack of specific performance feedback in extreme weather conditions
Observations
- BMW 3-series owners reported a transformative improvement in overall vehicle feel and cabin quietness after installation.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Pirelli CINTURA/TO P4 | B · Sumitomo H/TR AS P01 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Touring tires | All Season High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
65
/ 100
Pirelli
74
/ 100
Sumitomo
Winner: Sumitomo H/TR AS P01 — better comfort, handling and treadwear. Pick the Pirelli CINTURA/TO P4 if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Sumitomo H/TR AS P01 scores 83 vs 60 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Sumitomo H/TR AS P01 scores 73 vs 50 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli CINTURA/TO P4 scores 80 vs 60 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Sumitomo H/TR AS P01 scores 80 vs 68 on treadwear.
Tire A · Pirelli CINTURA/TO P4
Tire B · Sumitomo H/TR AS P01
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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.