76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
81/100
6 professional tests
User signal (40%)
73/100
188 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Pirelli Cinturato P7 vs Toyo Proxes Comfort — 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.
VS
79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
85/100
15 professional tests
User signal (40%)
80/100
18 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Toyo Proxes Comfort — better treadwear and dry. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato P7 if comfort matters 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
Score (0–100)
Proxes Comfort leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Cinturato P7 | Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 76 | 90 |
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 100% | 96% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 99% | 100% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Cinturato P7 | Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | 80 |
| Tire Rack owners | 82 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 82 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 96% | 91% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) | 98% | 91% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 97% | 97% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Cinturato P7 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Cinturato P7 | Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 92 | 69 |
| Tire Rack owners | 81 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Cinturato P7 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Cinturato P7 | Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 72 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Proxes Comfort leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Cinturato P7 | Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 75 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 69 | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Cinturato P7 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Cinturato P7 | Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 74 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli Cinturato P7 | Toyo Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 79 |
| Dry | 79 | 87 |
| Wet | 81 | 81 |
| Comfort | 85 | 75 |
| Noise | 72 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 83 |
| Handling | 75 | 74 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
Tire A
79
/ 100
Tire B
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dirt Handling | Dirt | 100% #1/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 98% #12/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | +2.3 | Same test |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 96% #6/52 · 2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout | +4.1 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 100% #3/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | -0.8 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 88% #6/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 89% #4/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | -0.8 | Different tests |
| Grass Traction | Grass | 82% #10/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 89% #3/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | -6.6 | Same test |
| Mud Traction | Mud | 72% #12/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 92% #9/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test | -20.1 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 98% #4/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test | 97% #4/13 · Tyre Reviews Best Summer Touring Tyres | +1 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 72% #5/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 70% #4/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | +1.6 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 72% #11/12 · 2020 ADAC SUV Summer Tyre Test | 62% #12/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +10.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 17% #6/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 13% #8/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | +4.2 | Different tests |
| Sand Traction | Sand | 90% #9/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 97% #3/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test | -7.3 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 94% #14/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test | 97% #6/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test | -3.4 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 90% #2/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 86% #13/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | +4 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% #3/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 91% #9/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | +4.4 | Same test |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 98% #7/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | 91% #12/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +6.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 97% #13/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | -0.6 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
The Toyo Proxes Comfort is generally regarded as a high-value, reliable touring tire that excels in daily driving conditions. While most users praise its wet and dry grip, quiet operation, and competitive price point, a minority of drivers report inconsistent performance, particularly regarding ride harshness and handling feedback during spirited maneuvers.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
- Strong wet and dry traction for daily commuting
- Low road noise and high levels of comfort
- Predictable handling and steering responsiveness
- Good tread longevity for high-mileage users
Cons
- Limited feedback during aggressive cornering
- Reports of ride harshness on certain road surfaces
- Occasional instances of early understeer
- Inconsistent wet weather performance reported by a small subset of users
Observations
- Users with FWD hatchbacks, such as the Honda Civic and Citroen C4, reported high satisfaction with grip and responsiveness.
- Professional drivers, including taxi operators, noted excellent tread life, with some reaching 26,000 miles.
- Exceptional manufacturing consistency noted by technicians, with minimal balancing weights required during installation.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Pirelli Cinturato P7 | B · Toyo Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring Summer tire | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger 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?
76
/ 100
Pirelli
79
/ 100
Toyo
Winner: Toyo Proxes Comfort — better treadwear and dry. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato P7 if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Toyo Proxes Comfort scores 83 vs 69 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Cinturato P7 scores 85 vs 75 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Toyo Proxes Comfort scores 87 vs 79 on dry.
Tire A · Pirelli Cinturato P7
Tire B · Toyo Proxes Comfort
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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.