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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Pirelli Cinturato P7 vs Yokohama ADVAN Sport — 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.

VS
Tire B Yokohama

Yokohama ADVAN Sport

Summer Max Performance tires

Yokohama ADVAN Sport tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
63/100
45 owner reviews
Dry
79
Wet
70
Comfort
57
Noise
–
Treadwear
52
Handling
65

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Pirelli Cinturato P7 — better comfort, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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)
A — Pirelli Cinturato P7
79
B — Yokohama ADVAN Sport
79
Why this score
SourceCinturato P7ADVAN Sport
Professional tests (TWG score) 76 –
Tire Rack owners 88 87
Tyre Reviews owners 83 76
SimpleTire owners 93 100

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Cinturato P7 leads by 11
A — Pirelli Cinturato P7
81
B — Yokohama ADVAN Sport
70
Why this score
SourceCinturato P7ADVAN Sport
Professional tests (TWG score) 87 –
Tire Rack owners 82 77
Tyre Reviews owners 73 66
SimpleTire owners 93 100

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Cinturato P7 leads by 28
A — Pirelli Cinturato P7
85
B — Yokohama ADVAN Sport
57
Why this score
SourceCinturato P7ADVAN Sport
Professional tests (TWG score) 92 –
Tire Rack owners 81 76
Tyre Reviews owners 74 50
SimpleTire owners 94 100

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Pirelli Cinturato P7
72
B — Yokohama ADVAN Sport
–
Why this score
SourceCinturato P7ADVAN Sport
Professional tests (TWG score) 72 –
SimpleTire owners 90 100

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Cinturato P7 leads by 17
A — Pirelli Cinturato P7
69
B — Yokohama ADVAN Sport
52
Why this score
SourceCinturato P7ADVAN Sport
Tire Rack owners 75 66
Tyre Reviews owners 69 47
SimpleTire owners 86 60

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Cinturato P7 leads by 10
A — Pirelli Cinturato P7
75
B — Yokohama ADVAN Sport
65
Why this score
SourceCinturato P7ADVAN Sport
Tyre Reviews owners 75 65

Scores at a glance

Pirelli Cinturato P7 vs Yokohama ADVAN Sport: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryPirelli Cinturato P7Yokohama ADVAN Sport
Relative Score 77 64
Dry 79 79
Wet 81 70
Comfort 85 57
Noise 72 –
Treadwear 69 52
Handling 75 65

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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 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 Yokohama ADVAN Sport

The Yokohama ADVAN Sport is a polarizing high-performance tire that receives widely divergent feedback from users. While some drivers praise its sharp steering response, predictable feedback, and dry-weather grip, a significant portion of the user base reports severe dissatisfaction regarding excessive road noise, rapid tread wear, and inconsistent performance in wet conditions.

Pros

  • Excellent steering response and road feedback
  • Strong dry-weather grip and cornering stability
  • Predictable handling characteristics when pushed to the limit
  • High value for money when purchased at discounted or clearance pricing

Cons

  • Excessive and intrusive road noise
  • Rapid and premature tread wear
  • Inconsistent wet-weather performance and aquaplaning concerns
  • Harsh ride quality compared to premium competitors

Observations

  • Users with luxury sedans (e.g., Audi A7, Volvo S60) frequently cited the tire as being too noisy and harsh for daily commuting.
  • Owners of performance-oriented vehicles noted that while the tire performs well on the track, it often fails to meet longevity expectations for daily driving.
  • Drivers of heavier vehicles or those with high-torque setups reported faster-than-average tread degradation.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Pirelli Cinturato P7 B · Yokohama ADVAN Sport
CategoryPremium Touring Summer tireSummer Max Performance tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available481
Rim diameters16″ – 21″20″
Tread depth11/32″10/32″
UTQG260 A A180 A A
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure44 psi50 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Pirelli

Yokohama

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

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli Cinturato P7 scores 85 vs 57 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Pirelli Cinturato P7 scores 69 vs 52 on treadwear.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli Cinturato P7 scores 81 vs 70 on wet.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Pirelli Cinturato P7 scores 75 vs 65 on handling.

Tire A · Pirelli Cinturato P7
Tire B · Yokohama ADVAN Sport

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.