Nereus NS805 Plus 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 Nereus NS805 Plus and Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue appear in 6 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 Nereus NS805 Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 1 test.
How the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, mileage. 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 dry and Tire Lab Score. The Nereus NS805 Plus still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Choose Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Nereus NS805 Plus | Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.3 | 7.2 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83 | 86.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Nereus NS805 Plus
Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nereus NS805 Plus | Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 2.5 11 | Avg rank 6.9 21 | Nereus NS805 Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 6.0 213 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.5 1 | No data | Nereus NS805 Plus |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 6.0 | No data | Nereus NS805 Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.0 | Avg rank 6.9 11 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 5.0 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 13.3 | Nereus NS805 Plus |
💧 Wet: Nereus NS805 Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
The Nereus NS805 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 6.9 for the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue.
☀️ Dry: Nereus NS805 Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.0 for the Nereus NS805 Plus.
❄️ Snow: Nereus NS805 Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
The Nereus NS805 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue.
🧊 Ice: Nereus NS805 Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
The Nereus NS805 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nereus NS805 Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to 8.0 for the Nereus NS805 Plus.
📏 Mileage: Nereus NS805 Plus 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 Nereus NS805 Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Nereus NS805 Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
The Nereus NS805 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 13.3 for the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nereus NS805 Plus or Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nereus NS805 Plus ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nereus NS805 Plus 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 Nereus NS805 Plus.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue shows better mileage performance than the Nereus NS805 Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nereus NS805 Plus appears in 1 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 →