Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde review
The Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde is widely regarded as a durable, high-value touring tire that excels in dry conditions and offers impressive longevity. While many users praise its predictable handling and braking performance, a subset of drivers reports concerns regarding increased road noise as the tire ages and inconsistent wet-weather traction.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
78%By road tests
75.3%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 47 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde is widely regarded as a durable, high-value touring tire that excels in dry conditions and offers impressive longevity. While many users praise its predictable handling and braking performance, a subset of drivers reports concerns regarding increased road noise as the tire ages and inconsistent wet-weather traction.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability
- Strong braking performance on both dry and wet surfaces
- Predictable handling and cornering stability
- High value-for-money proposition
- Low rolling resistance contributing to fuel efficiency
Cons
- Increased road noise as the tire wears
- Stiff sidewalls can lead to a harsher ride on uneven surfaces
- Inconsistent wet-weather grip for some users, particularly in colder temperatures
- Potential for premature hardening of the rubber compound over time
Worth knowing
- Users with smaller city cars (e.g., Fiat 500) frequently report high satisfaction with the tire's agility and stability.
- Drivers on 17-inch or larger wheel setups occasionally noted higher levels of cabin noise compared to smaller rim diameters.
- The tire is frequently praised for its ability to handle the weight and demands of older, heavier sedans, providing better tracking than some competitors.
7 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022 ADAC Summer tire Test - 15 Inch · 185/65 R15
4th of 16
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2021 Sport Auto Summer tire Test · 195/55 R16
10th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 11 | |
| Noise | 7th of 11 | |
| Price | 6th of 11 |
2019 ADAC Summer tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
15th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
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2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer tire Test · 195/65 R15
6th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 16th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 15th of 20 | |
| Noise | 17th of 20 | |
| Value | 9th of 20 | |
| Price | 12th of 20 | |
| Wear | 8th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 15th of 20 |
2018 AutoBild Summer tire Overview · 195/65 R15
4th of 47
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2018 ADAC Summer tire Test - 175/65 R14 · 175/65 R14
7th of 14
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
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2017 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer tire Test
1st of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wear | 3rd of 16 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 16 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 6th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 16 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 2nd of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2nd of 16 | |
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 16 | |
| Side G-Force on Wet surface | 2nd of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 16 | |
| Inside Noise level | 2nd of 16 |