Review of the best Pirelli tires in 2020

Tires are often the thing that car owners do not respect, and some may even forget to change seasonal tires.This, of course, is a completely wrong approach. Of course, tires are not as important as the engine, generator, brake pads or spark plugs, for example, but a careless approach to rubber can turn into a serious disaster.

Bad quality or worn tires can no longer provide the necessary traction, which increases the likelihood of skidding and increases braking distances. This is also true for rubber that is used out of season.

For those drivers who are not indifferent to the fate of pedestrians and their car, Pirelli provides a large selection of tires for every season.

About the firm

The Pirelli company was founded in January 1872 in Italy. The founder was Giovanni Batista Pirelli. It was originally called “G.B. Pirelli & C "and was engaged in the manufacture and manufacture of rubber.

The company produced the first tires in 1894. They were elastic rubber bicycle tires. Pirelli started producing tires for cars only in 1901.

Since 2011, a branch of the company has been operating in Russia under the name Pirelli Tire Russia. Having founded factories in Voronezh and Kirov, the company has been actively promoting its brand on the Russian market. And according to the results of 2013 it ranks third among the 16 largest tire manufacturers.

Pirelli ranks fifth in the world in terms of sales of its products among tire companies. The company is headquartered in Milan, and the concern itself is owned by the Chinese chemical corporation China National Chemical Corp.

Ranked Pirelli tires:

The best tires for the winter season	Pirelli Cinturato Winter
	Pirelli Winter Sottozero III
	Pirelli ice zero
Best summer tires	Pirelli Cinturato P7
	Pirelli P Zero
	Cinturato P1 Verde
The best all-season tires	Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
	Pirelli Scorpion STR

The best tires for the winter season

Pirelli Cinturato Winter

Price: from 3500 rubles.

This premium winter model is designed for city cars and small SUVs. The surface of the tires is frictional with a high level of siping (many small notches that provide traction). Due to its good grip, the effect of pinching the asphalt by the sipes, this model is excellent for moving on snow.

The tires have a radial design and, due to their increased rigidity, are more reliable, less prone to deformation and provide lower fuel consumption.

The index of the maximum load that the tires can withstand is 91, which is equal to 615 kg, and the maximum recommended speed is 210 km / h. According to the results of the expert review, the tires received the status of "highly recommended", the details are below.

This tire has performed very well in winter weather with excellent results in a test carried out by the German maintenance organization:

• When driving on wet asphalt. Braking, handling and longitudinal aquaplaning performance in wet driving was better than most of the tires tested. For all three indicators, this type of tires got 2-4 places out of 14;
• Even if not so brilliantly, the test for moving on the snow was passed with dignity.Braking, handling and tractive effort indicators did not fall below 6th place in the overall table.

The results of the same test also revealed the weaknesses of the model:

• Poor results when driving on dry asphalt. The Cinturato Winter finished last in the leaderboard during the handling and braking test. Compared to the leaders of the list, it has a long stopping distance and poor handling;
• High noise level and at the same time low fuel economy.

Pirelli Winter Sottozero III

Price: from 6200 rub.

This model is also spike-free and was developed primarily for installation on premium vehicles. At the same time, the developers tried to take into account all the requirements for tires of this kind.

The maximum load index has the same indicators as the previous model and is equal to 91 (615 kg), the maximum speed also does not exceed 210 km / h. Italian engineers and designers have done a great job to create a special tread shape. Also, the drawing has undergone great changes. It has become more siped, which will allow it to further improve traction.

The model is designed for convenient movement on city roads in winter, for which it has all the data. In expert assessment, the Winter Sottozero III received high scores in almost all characteristics necessary for a comfortable ride on the track.

Several tests showed the benefits of these tires:

• Driving on a dry road is pleasant and balanced, which is confirmed by the comments of users who highly rate it for this parameter;
• Driving on a wet road is also excellent. When tested, the tires received high scores for good stability and driving dynamics in the presence of water on the road;
• Good performance on snowy roads. Rubber will cope well with snow porridge on the streets and will not get stuck in shallow snow;
• Low noise level while driving.

• Poor performance on ice is expected, which is not surprising, since models of this type do not do the job well;
• In general, there are some problems with braking when driving on ice and snowy trails.

Pirelli ice zero

Price: from 7500 rubles.

A new generation of studded tires designed for massive SUVs, powerful premium passenger cars and all those vehicles that often have to drive on an icy road.

The designers of the Italian company decided not to deviate from the classic V-shaped tread design, as it is like nothing better suited for driving on snowy and ice-covered tracks. However, they still made some changes, dividing the tread pattern into different functional zones.

The tires are somewhat inferior to the previous models in terms of the load index, which is only 415 kg (82) and the speed index - 190 km / h.

This set of tires passed tests with a bang, receiving high points and taking 4th place in terms of aggregate parameters.

• Excellent handling on wet asphalt. Thanks to these tires, there will be no problems with braking and acceleration, and the possibility of loss of control is practically excluded;
• Driving on snow is also not difficult, the car is easy to control and the maneuvers being made do not cause fear;
• Excellent longitudinal grip on ice, for which she received very high scores.

• Lateral adhesion to ice is somewhat weaker than longitudinal adhesion, which can cause skidding;
• High fuel consumption when driving with this tire.

Best summer tires

Pirelli Cinturato P7

Price: 6000 rub.

For the summer season, Pirelli has several excellent tire options, one of them is the Pirelli Cinturato P7, which was released relatively recently, but has already managed to prove itself well and get into all sorts of TOPs of recommended tires.

These tires are designed for dry weather and are suitable for both passenger cars and SUVs.Thanks to their impressive speed and load index, they can withstand a weight of up to 650 kg and can be used at a speed of 240 km / h.

In tests, they showed impressive results in almost all categories, ranking high on the list of the best summer tires.

• When driving on wet asphalt, they showed the best result among other tested tires, especially in terms of handling. On these wheels, you can not be afraid of drifts or loss of control on a slippery road after rain;
• Stable handling when driving on dry asphalt will make you feel confident on the road, not touched by raindrops;
• Many users also report the lack of driving noise.

• Low fuel economy;
• Relatively long braking distances on dry roads.

Pirelli P Zero

Price: from 7000 (depending on modifications)

Pirelli recommends this type of tire, first of all, for high-speed sports cars, or premium SUVs or crossovers. But thanks to the many sizes and modifications available, it won't be difficult to find such tires for your car.

Some of them even use run-flat technology. Tires created using this technique can be used even with punctures. Thanks to the reinforcement of the sidewalls of the structure, the tire still remains functional even when partially deflated. However, in order to put such tires on your car, you must have an air pressure sensor and a built-in electronic stability control system.

Since the series was prepared specifically for high-speed cars, the speed index here reaches an unprecedented mark of 300 km / h with a load index equal to 670 kg (94).

This series of tires has reached the absolute top in terms of performance, which is confirmed by the test results, for which they received the mark "excellent".

• Braking on dry and wet road surfaces deserves special praise, because its results are almost the best of its kind;
• Also these tires provide excellent handling and driving stability.

• Users report some harshness while driving. The testers also paid attention to the low smoothness of the course;
• Testers note an increased noise level, but usually the owners of these tires had no problems with this;
• Extremely low fuel economy figures.

Cinturato P1 Verde

Price: from 3500 rubles.

Another premium model designed for driving on city highways. It was created for installation on small cars, which are usually driven around the city, they will not work for heavy SUVs.

The tread has a special wavy pattern, the structure of which is designed to improve traction on dry or wet asphalt, as well as to reduce fuel consumption and reduce noise.

For these (and many others) tires, Pirelli has used a newly developed rubber compound that is made entirely of environmentally friendly materials without additives such as aromatic oils.

This type of tire has a speed index V, which allows the driver to accelerate the car up to 240 km / h without any problems. At the same time, the load index is 91, which means that the tire can withstand 650 kg of pressure per wheel.

Based on the test results, the tires performed well in popular tests on dry and wet asphalt, as well as received high results in fuel consumption, having received an overall rating of “excellent”.

• Excellent handling and braking performance on dry asphalt. The best results among the tested models;
• When driving on wet asphalt, there are also no complaints. In this category, they are also at the very top of the list of tested tire models;
• In terms of fuel economy, they also bypass almost all of their fellows.

• There are small remarks about noise and softness, but they are minor.

The best all-season tires

All-season tires are an attempt by manufacturers to create universal tires that could be used both in winter and in summer, but almost always the options are very controversial, since they do not have the necessary set of qualities of winter tires for winter and summer tires for summer.

For the most part, they will behave better than summer tires in winter, and winter tires in summer, and generally represent something in between. However, for the most part, they are expensive, noisy and poorly contributing to fuel economy.

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season

Price: from 9000 rub.

In order to give their tire the ability to withstand different weather conditions, engineers from Pirelli have applied an asymmetric pattern to the tread, consisting of five blocks, separated by wide grooves, which are designed to drain water from under the wheels. This is a fairly standard solution for this type of wheel and is only sufficient to provide the wheel with good stability when driving on almost any track.

In addition, the inner part of the tread pattern has many blocks, each of which has a large number of sipes, which provides good grip on the road in rainy or snowy weather.

The outer part of the wheel provides good cornering stability and good steering response.

The speed index is indicated as V, which implies the ability to reach speeds of up to 240 km / h. Load index - 105, allowing to withstand pressure of 925 kg per wheel.

This tread is designed for use in four-wheel drive cars, crossovers and massive SUVs. Despite the controversial situation with all-season tires, this model has received good reviews from users.

• Good grip even on wet and snowy asphalt due to the large number of sipes;
• Users note the quiet running of the car when using these protectors;
• Due to its good grip, the car has a short braking distance.

• Excessively high price;
• Despite the overall good cornering stability, there are slight drifts when driving at high speed;
• Since these tires are more likely to be used in urban conditions, they have problems with riding on mud, gravel and similar off-road conditions.
• Poor wear resistance, which is generally typical for this type of tire.

Pirelli Scorpion STR

Price: from 10,000 rubles.

One of the most successful models from Pirelli, thanks to such interesting technical solutions in the design, such as the unusual structure of the longitudinal rib on the tread pattern. It stiffens the tire, allowing the car to feel free at high speeds.

At the same time, on both sides of the central rib, there are two rows of blocks consisting of different elements, and the cutouts separating these blocks are made so as to be at an acute angle in the direction of movement. This design feature improves traction and accelerates smoothly, even on slippery roads.

The speed index for this model is marked with the letter V, allowing you to accelerate to 240 km / h using these tires. Since the model is intended primarily for SUVs and crossovers, it has an increased load index of 97, which allows it to withstand pressures of up to 710 kg per wheel.

This tire model can be used for movement on almost all types of roads, except perhaps impassable mud, icy roadbed or rolled snow. In addition, the model has many modifications, covering a wide variety of machine models.

• Good grip due to the special tread pattern;
• Strong side parts of the tire;
• Many users report low noise levels;
• Strong and durable for this kind of tire.

• High price;
• Skids a little when cornering when driving at high speed;
• Some slipping is noted when riding in mud.

The choice of tires should be based on the type of car, conditions and season of operation, and Pirelli is able to provide tires for almost any car!