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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Nexen N Priz RH1 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 — Compared (September 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 Nexen

Nexen N Priz RH1

Summer Premium Touring tires

Nexen N Priz RH1 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
85/100
46 owner reviews
Dry
90
Wet
82
Snow
73
Comfort
88
Noise
89
Treadwear
78
Handling
70

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Pirelli

Pirelli Cinturato P7

Premium Touring Summer tire

Pirelli Cinturato P7 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
81/100
6 professional tests
User signal (40%)
73/100
188 owner reviews
Dry
79
Wet
81
Snow
–
Comfort
85
Noise
72
Treadwear
69
Handling
75

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Nexen N Priz RH1 — better noise, dry and treadwear. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato P7 if handling matters most to you.
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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) N Priz RH1 leads by 11
A — Nexen N Priz RH1
90
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7
79
Why this score
SourceN Priz RH1Cinturato P7
Professional tests (TWG score) – 76
Tire Rack owners – 88
Tyre Reviews owners 80 83
SimpleTire owners – 93

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) N Priz RH1 leads by 1
A — Nexen N Priz RH1
82
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7
81
Why this score
SourceN Priz RH1Cinturato P7
Professional tests (TWG score) – 87
Tire Rack owners – 82
Tyre Reviews owners 65 73
SimpleTire owners – 93

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Nexen N Priz RH1
73
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7
–
Why this score
SourceN Priz RH1Cinturato P7
SimpleTire owners – 83

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) N Priz RH1 leads by 3
A — Nexen N Priz RH1
88
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7
85
Why this score
SourceN Priz RH1Cinturato P7
Professional tests (TWG score) – 92
Tire Rack owners – 81
Tyre Reviews owners 85 74
SimpleTire owners – 94

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) N Priz RH1 leads by 17
A — Nexen N Priz RH1
89
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7
72
Why this score
SourceN Priz RH1Cinturato P7
Professional tests (TWG score) – 72
SimpleTire owners – 90

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) N Priz RH1 leads by 9
A — Nexen N Priz RH1
78
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7
69
Why this score
SourceN Priz RH1Cinturato P7
Tire Rack owners – 75
Tyre Reviews owners 80 69
SimpleTire owners – 86

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Cinturato P7 leads by 5
A — Nexen N Priz RH1
70
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7
75
Why this score
SourceN Priz RH1Cinturato P7
Tyre Reviews owners 70 75

Scores at a glance

Nexen N Priz RH1 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryNexen N Priz RH1Pirelli Cinturato P7
Relative Score 82 76
Dry 90 79
Wet 82 81
Snow 73 –
Comfort 88 85
Noise 89 72
Treadwear 78 69
Handling 70 75

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Tire A

Tire B

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From owners

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Nexen N Priz RH1

The Nexen N Priz RH1 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly tire that excels in ride comfort and low road noise. While many users report satisfactory performance in dry and wet conditions, there is a notable divide regarding tread longevity and durability, with some users experiencing premature wear or sidewall issues.

Pros

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio
  • Quiet and smooth ride quality
  • Reliable dry and wet traction for daily commuting
  • Aesthetically pleasing, particularly the whitewall options

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting wear-out under 25,000 miles
  • Soft sidewalls that may not be suitable for heavy towing or aggressive driving
  • Reports of durability issues, including sidewall bulges and punctures
  • Mixed feedback on wet-weather confidence

Observations

  • Users with lighter vehicles and classic cars report high satisfaction with ride comfort and handling.
  • Owners of heavier vehicles, such as full-size SUVs and trucks, noted that the soft sidewalls can feel unstable under load or when towing.
  • Performance on SUVs is generally rated as comfortable, though some OEM-equipped users expressed concerns regarding wet-road feedback.
Tire B Pirelli Cinturato P7

The Pirelli Cinturato P7 is widely regarded as a competent, comfort-oriented touring tire that excels in dry weather conditions and offers a quiet, refined ride. While many users praise its longevity and road manners, a significant portion of the user base reports inconsistent performance in wet conditions, rapid tread wear, and susceptibility to sidewall damage, particularly with run-flat variants.

Pros

  • Excellent dry weather grip and predictable handling
  • High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
  • Strong fuel efficiency and low rolling resistance
  • Good overall durability for long-distance touring

Cons

  • Inconsistent or poor wet weather traction
  • Premature tread wear and rapid performance degradation over time
  • Weak sidewall construction prone to bulges and punctures
  • Noticeable drop in performance as the tire ages

Observations

  • Users with run-flat versions frequently report a harsh, noisy ride and increased susceptibility to pothole damage compared to non-run-flat alternatives.
  • Drivers of performance-oriented compacts (e.g., Mini Cooper, VW Golf) often find the sidewalls too soft for spirited driving, leading to excessive roll and lack of feedback.
  • Owners of heavy SUVs and high-torque vehicles report significantly faster tread wear and occasional tire deformation.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Nexen N Priz RH1 B · Pirelli Cinturato P7
CategorySummer Premium Touring tiresPremium Touring Summer tire
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—48
Rim diameters—16″ – 21″
Tread depth—11/32″
UTQG—260 A A
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—44 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Nexen

Pirelli

Winner: Nexen N Priz RH1 — better noise, dry and treadwear. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato P7 if handling matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Nexen N Priz RH1 scores 89 vs 72 on noise.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Nexen N Priz RH1 scores 90 vs 79 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Nexen N Priz RH1 scores 78 vs 69 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Pirelli Cinturato P7 scores 75 vs 70 on handling.

Tire A · Nexen N Priz RH1
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato P7

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.