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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Firestone F700 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season — 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.

Tire A Firestone

Firestone F700

Summer Touring tires

Firestone F700 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
70/100
8 owner reviews
Dry
84
Wet
61
Snow
–
Comfort
69
Noise
–
Treadwear
71
Handling
73

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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VerdictWinner: Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season — better wet, comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

7 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Cinturato P7 All Season leads by 11
A — Firestone F700
84
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season
95
Why this score
SourceF700Cinturato P7 All Season
Tire Rack owners – 86
Tyre Reviews owners 84 90
SimpleTire owners – 96

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Cinturato P7 All Season leads by 30
A — Firestone F700
61
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season
91
Why this score
SourceF700Cinturato P7 All Season
Tire Rack owners – 79
Tyre Reviews owners 61 60
SimpleTire owners – 92

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Firestone F700
–
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season
87
Why this score
SourceF700Cinturato P7 All Season
Tire Rack owners – 62
Tyre Reviews owners – 50
SimpleTire owners – 88

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Cinturato P7 All Season leads by 22
A — Firestone F700
69
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season
91
Why this score
SourceF700Cinturato P7 All Season
Tire Rack owners – 81
Tyre Reviews owners 69 30
SimpleTire owners – 92

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Firestone F700
–
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season
89
Why this score
SourceF700Cinturato P7 All Season
SimpleTire owners – 88

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Cinturato P7 All Season leads by 13
A — Firestone F700
71
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season
84
Why this score
SourceF700Cinturato P7 All Season
Tire Rack owners – 72
Tyre Reviews owners 71 40
SimpleTire owners – 85

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Cinturato P7 All Season leads by 7
A — Firestone F700
73
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season
80
Why this score
SourceF700Cinturato P7 All Season
Tyre Reviews owners 73 80

Scores at a glance

Firestone F700 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryFirestone F700Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season
Relative Score 70 88
Dry 84 95
Wet 61 91
Snow – 87
Comfort 69 91
Noise – 89
Treadwear 71 84
Handling 73 80

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Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Firestone F700

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.
Tire B Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season

The Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season is generally regarded as a capable, high-performance daily driver tire that excels in dry and wet handling. While many users praise its comfort and quiet ride, a subset of owners reports concerns regarding tread longevity and susceptibility to sidewall damage from road hazards.

Pros

  • Strong dry and wet traction performance
  • Comfortable and quiet ride quality
  • Excellent value for the price point
  • Reliable handling for daily commuting and spirited driving

Cons

  • Reports of premature tread wear
  • Susceptibility to damage from potholes and road debris
  • Inconsistent performance in heavy snow or ice
  • Occasional reports of excessive road noise on specific vehicle platforms

Observations

  • Users with performance-oriented vehicles like the BMW 3 Series and VW GTI report high satisfaction with cornering grip and ride comfort.
  • Owners of larger sedans and SUVs have noted mixed experiences with durability, specifically regarding puncture resistance on rougher road surfaces.
  • The tire is frequently noted as a popular OEM replacement for European luxury vehicles, often providing a cost-effective alternative to dealership pricing.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Firestone F700 B · Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season
CategorySummer Touring tires—
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover—
Sizes available—38
Rim diameters—16″ – 21″
Tread depth—8 - 11/32″
UTQG—500 A A
Sidewall—Black Side Wall
Max pressure—44 - 51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Firestone

Pirelli

Winner: Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season — better wet, comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season scores 91 vs 61 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season scores 91 vs 69 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season scores 84 vs 71 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season scores 95 vs 84 on dry.

Tire A · Firestone F700
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season

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.