Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 is a summer tyre made in total of 92 sizes, ranging from R16 to R16 - this particular dimension is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 112.75mm sidewall height. In 205/55 R16, there is only one possible speed index for Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 205/55 R16, Cinturato P7 C2 usually competes against P ZERO PZ4, which is a tyre from Pirelli with a rating of 89%, compared to 89% of the Pirelli in question. Latest test in 205/55 R16 was held by Autobild in 2021, where Cinturato P7 C2 received rating "Good" and finished on the 7. place. It was tested on a VW Golf.
ADAC Summer tyre test 2023 205/55 R16 good Ranked #17 of 50The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 positioned 17th out of 50 in the competition, garnering a final rating of "Good". Testers appreciated its performance on dry surfaces and noted its efficiency and longevity as commendable aspects. However, criticisms were directed towards its unbalanced nature, highlighting weaknesses on wet roads and environmental impact, alongside a slight shortfall in wear resistance leading to a downgrade. In terms of driving safety, the tire's handling under wet conditions only achieved a satisfactory rating, struggling particularly with braking and handling. Although it performed well in aquaplaning tests, its grip levels and the ability to manage longitudinal and lateral forces on wet surfaces were only deemed satisfactory. Regarding environmental aspects, despite good marks for fuel consumption and weight, the tire's overall environmental contribution was impacted negatively by its wear properties and predicted mileage, which failed to reach a higher evaluation.
