Pirelli CINTURA/TO P4 review
The Pirelli Cinturato P4 receives a polarized reception, characterized by exceptional longevity but significant shortcomings in handling and wet-weather performance. While some users appreciate the tire's durability and predictable behavior on specific vehicles, many report a lack of steering feedback and poor confidence in wet conditions.
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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
58%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 6 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Pirelli Cinturato P4 receives a polarized reception, characterized by exceptional longevity but significant shortcomings in handling and wet-weather performance. While some users appreciate the tire's durability and predictable behavior on specific vehicles, many report a lack of steering feedback and poor confidence in wet conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and high mileage capability
- Predictable performance on dry, steady-state roads
- Progressive handling characteristics on specific vehicle chassis
Cons
- Poor wet-weather grip and high risk of understeer
- Lack of steering feedback and road feel
- Excessive road noise
- Inconsistent performance as the tire ages
Worth knowing
- Users driving smaller, lightweight vehicles reported a significant loss of driving enjoyment due to the tire's lack of feedback.
- High-mileage commuters noted that while the tire lasts a long time, it becomes increasingly unreliable on motorway slip roads and in wet conditions.