Pirelli Cinturato P4 Prices, Sizes, Performance, Warranty, Speed Rating

Overview

The Milan, Italy, based conglomerate, Pirelli manufactures tyres right for buses to cars to motorcycles and even bicycles. It is also an official tyre supplier for Formula 1, world’s most-watched four-wheel racing series, which means the company knows a thing or two about making good tyres. However, Indian customers were being deprived of these tyres for a long time, until Pirelli — under its Chinese owner ChemChina — expanded in India a few years ago.

Although the company aims at targeting premium and performance car owners, it does like to make some exceptions every once in a while. And its all-weather offering — the Cinturato P4, is one such exception. The tyre is made available with sole 14-inch wheel size and is targeted at small and hatchback car owners looking for a premium and reliable offering. At Rs. 5300 approx, the tyre is one of the most expensive in its class and our question is — is it worth it? Hang on, as we answer this question and some more in this review.

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Pirelli Cinturato P4 Tyre Compound

Pirelli Cinturato P4 is a green tyre and is made of a high silica content compound. The tyre also dropped the use of highly aromatic oils when it was developed back in 2008, as they pose serious health risks. Back in the days, these oils were also a serious concern for the workers who were preparing them in the factories. Furthermore, to make sure that the Pirelli Cinturato P4 performs competitively on the road, the tread is reinforced with distinct constituents to enhance the longevity. Besides, the special tread pattern of this tyre will endure through any weather condition, be it warm, wet or cold.

Pirelli Cinturato P4 Tyre Construction Type

The P4 is a radial tyre with a very elaborate tread design, which not only looks sturdy but functions very well under different driving conditions. Such as the wide shoulder blocks on the outer perimeter of the tyre are present to provide greater steering stability and are helpful in swift direction changes. The wider inner rib, on the other hand, is aimed to provide exceptional stability on high-speed highway driving. And the staggered pattern assists the P4 in achieving a silent drive, something which is absent in cheaper offering in the same segment.

Pirelli Cinturato P4 Tyre Performance

All of this makes us wonder, what’s the outcome of this? Well, Pirelli has facts to back up its tyre’s performance and price. The cutting-edge compound along with the superior tread pattern results in a better handling, and also helps in maximizing the car’s fuel economy. According to Pirelli, equipping your car with the Cinturato P4 will cut down the rolling resistance by as much as 20 percent, whereas the fuel economy will go up by as much as 4 percent. Not only this, the tyre will last 30 percent more than any other in the segment. Moreover, the tyre will outperform most of the tyres in the same category when it comes to braking distance and even acceleration. Since it’s an all-weather tyre one can expect a performance that will not vary in different weather conditions which include rainy days, scorching hot summers and even winters for the people in the far northern part of the country.

Pirelli Cinturato P4 Tyre Sizes

The Cinturato P4 tyre is available in six sizes listed below:

Pirelli Cinturato P4 Sizes

175/65 R15 84T

195/70 R14 91T

185/65 R14 86T

175/65 R14 82T

175/70 R13 82T

165/70 R13 79T

Pirelli Cinturato P4 Tyre Price

In the price range of Rs. 5000-9000 approx., the Cinturato P4 tyre may sound slightly expensive and this can be a downer for many buyers as there are plenty of other options available well below this price. A part of this high price can be explained by the fact that Pirelli tyres are not being manufactured in India, but are imported from the company’s factories present in different parts of the world.

Pirelli Cinturato P4 Fuel Efficiency

The P4 is a green tyre not only in terms of construction but also in terms of day to day use. And, fuel efficiency is one of the major positive points of the tyre. The superior compound and the special tread pattern provides the tyre with an ability to cut down drastically on the rolling resistance and thereby providing a four percent increase in the fuel efficiency over other tyres in the segment. On a scale of 1 to 5, the Cinturato P4 gets a rather impressive 4, losing only points in terms of pricing.

Pirelli Cinturato P4 Warranty

On the bright side, the Cinturato P4 comes with a four year warranty period. The company will replace the tyre in case of any defects which arose due to manufacturing faults such as blisters on the tyre, self-shredding of tread, etc.

Pirelli Cinturato P4 Speed Rating

The speed rating ‘T’ assures a top speed of 190 kmph, which is well over any car’s capability in the compact car segment. In addition to this, the tyre has a load rating of ’82’ which means that each tyre can bear 475 kilograms at full speed, which is on par with the competition.

Pirelli Cinturato P4 Tyre Competitors

The major competitors of the P4 are Michelin XM2, Apollo 3G Maxx, MRF ZVTS, Yokohama A.drive AA01, Continental Conti Comfort Contact CC5 and Goodyear ASSURANCE DURAPLUS.

Pirelli Cinturato P4 Tyre Vehicle Compatibility

The following vehicles are compatible with the tyre size 175/65 R 14 82T with their stock 14-inch wheels:

Pirelli Cinturato P4 Sizes	Cars Compatible
175/65 R15 84T	Honda City, Honda Jazz, Maruti Ignis and Tata Bolt
195/70 R14 91T	–
185/65 R14 86T	Hyundai Verna, Mahindra KUV100 and Maruti Baleno
175/65 R14 82T	Tata Zest, Tata Bolt, Honda Amaze, Honda Brio, Toyota Etios, Toyota Liva, Hyundai Xcent, Hyundai Grand i10, Ford Figo and Ford Figo Aspire.
175/70 R13 82T	Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Xcent, Maruti Esteem and Tata Indica Vista
165/70 R13 79T	–

Verdict

The Pirelli Cinturato P4 is undoubtedly a great product and is offered with superior all-weather performance. The tyre also satisfies a customer’s expectations when it comes to fuel efficiency, long-life and exceptional level of grip on the tarmac. Its low rolling resistance also makes it a reliable tyre when it comes to occupant comfort.