Minerva Radial F 205 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue

    2026 test data · 7 independent tests

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    Minerva Radial F 205 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Minerva Radial F 205 and Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue appear in 7 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Minerva Radial F 205 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 77/100, based on 2 tests.

    How the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 5 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Minerva Radial F 205 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prefer the Minerva Radial F 205's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricMinerva Radial F 205Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used25
    Best rank#6#1
    Avg rank35.17.2
    Latest test20232021
    Tire Lab Score77.486.2

    Tire Lab Score

    77.4
    Good · Summer
    86.2
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMinerva Radial F 205Pirelli Cinturato P7 BlueWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 39.5
    Avg rank 6.9
    21
    Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 41.0
    Avg rank 6.0
    213
    Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 6.9
    11
    Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 5.0
    Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 13.3
    Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue

    💧 Wet: Minerva Radial F 205 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue

    The Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to 39.5 for the Minerva Radial F 205.

    ☀️ Dry: Minerva Radial F 205 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue

    The Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 41.0 for the Minerva Radial F 205.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Minerva Radial F 205 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue

    The Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to no data for the Minerva Radial F 205.

    📏 Mileage: Minerva Radial F 205 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue

    The Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Minerva Radial F 205.

    🔋 Efficiency: Minerva Radial F 205 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue

    The Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue wins this category with an average rank of 13.3, compared to no data for the Minerva Radial F 205.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Minerva Radial F 205 or Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue ranks higher on average than the Minerva Radial F 205.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue averages a better dry-braking rank than the Minerva Radial F 205 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue ranks better than the Minerva Radial F 205.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue shows better mileage performance than the Minerva Radial F 205.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Minerva Radial F 205 appears in 2 independent tests, Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue in 5.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →