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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Pirelli Cinturato P7 vs Pirelli P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2 — 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 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
Comfort
85
Noise
72
Treadwear
69
Handling
75

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Pirelli

Pirelli P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2

Summer Extreme Performance tires

Pirelli P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
77/100
6 owner reviews
Dry
97
Wet
59
Comfort
78
Noise
–
Treadwear
42
Handling
97

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Pirelli Cinturato P7 — better treadwear, wet and comfort. Pick the Pirelli P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2 if handling and dry matter most to you.
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Category breakdown

6 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) P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2 leads by 18
A — Pirelli Cinturato P7
79
B — Pirelli P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2
97
Why this score
SourceCinturato P7P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2
Professional tests (TWG score) 76 –
Tire Rack owners 88 –
Tyre Reviews owners 83 98
SimpleTire owners 93 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Cinturato P7 leads by 22
A — Pirelli Cinturato P7
81
B — Pirelli P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2
59
Why this score
SourceCinturato P7P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2
Professional tests (TWG score) 87 –
Tire Rack owners 82 –
Tyre Reviews owners 73 57
SimpleTire owners 93 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Cinturato P7 leads by 7
A — Pirelli Cinturato P7
85
B — Pirelli P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2
78
Why this score
SourceCinturato P7P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2
Professional tests (TWG score) 92 –
Tire Rack owners 81 –
Tyre Reviews owners 74 77
SimpleTire owners 94 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Pirelli Cinturato P7
72
B — Pirelli P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2
–
Why this score
SourceCinturato P7P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2
Professional tests (TWG score) 72 –
SimpleTire owners 90 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Cinturato P7 leads by 27
A — Pirelli Cinturato P7
69
B — Pirelli P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2
42
Why this score
SourceCinturato P7P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2
Tire Rack owners 75 –
Tyre Reviews owners 69 38
SimpleTire owners 86 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2 leads by 22
A — Pirelli Cinturato P7
75
B — Pirelli P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2
97
Why this score
SourceCinturato P7P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2
Tyre Reviews owners 75 97

Scores at a glance

Pirelli Cinturato P7 vs Pirelli P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryPirelli Cinturato P7Pirelli P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2
Relative Score 77 69
Dry 79 97
Wet 81 59
Comfort 85 78
Noise 72 –
Treadwear 69 42
Handling 75 97

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Tire A

Tire B

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Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A 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.
Tire B Pirelli P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2

The Pirelli P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2 is widely regarded as a high-performance, semi-slick style tire that excels in dry conditions, offering exceptional grip and steering responsiveness. While it provides a rewarding driving experience for high-horsepower vehicles, users note that it requires careful management in wet or cold conditions and suffers from rapid tread wear.

Pros

  • Exceptional dry weather grip and handling
  • High level of steering responsiveness and feedback
  • Surprisingly comfortable for a performance-oriented tire
  • Strong performance characteristics for spirited summer driving

Cons

  • Significant loss of traction in cold temperatures (below 10°C)
  • Rapid tread wear, particularly on rear axles of high-horsepower vehicles
  • Unpredictable behavior in wet conditions if the tire is not at optimal operating temperature

Observations

  • Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio owners report that the tire's high-performance nature requires careful throttle management to avoid oversteer due to the vehicle's high power output.
  • Users noted a 'full lock crab' phenomenon when maneuvering at low speeds, which may be specific to the vehicle geometry of the Giulia QV.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Pirelli Cinturato P7 B · Pirelli P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2
CategoryPremium Touring Summer tireSummer Extreme Performance tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available481
Rim diameters16″ – 21″19″
Tread depth11/32″7/32″
UTQG260 A A60 A A
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure44 psi50 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Pirelli

Pirelli

Winner: Pirelli Cinturato P7 — better treadwear, wet and comfort. Pick the Pirelli P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2 if handling and dry matter most to you.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Pirelli Cinturato P7 scores 69 vs 42 on treadwear.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli Cinturato P7 scores 81 vs 59 on wet.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Pirelli P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2 scores 97 vs 75 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Pirelli P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2 scores 97 vs 79 on dry.

Tire A · Pirelli Cinturato P7
Tire B · Pirelli P Zero Corsa Asimmetrico 2

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.