Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 vs Pirelli Cinturato P5: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 and Pirelli Cinturato P5 appear in 2 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 1 test.
How the Pirelli Cinturato P5 performs. It takes the win in wet, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.
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 P5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12's brand, sizing or price
Choose Pirelli Cinturato P5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 | Pirelli Cinturato P5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.3 | 2.9 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.2 | 89.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12
Pirelli Cinturato P5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 | Pirelli Cinturato P5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.5 11 | Avg rank 3.0 12 | Pirelli Cinturato P5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 1.5 11 | Avg rank 1.5 11 | Tie |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Tie |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.0 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Pirelli Cinturato P5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 vs Pirelli Cinturato P5
The Pirelli Cinturato P5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 3.5 for the Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12.
☀️ Dry: Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 vs Pirelli Cinturato P5
Both tires perform similarly in dry, with average ranks of 1.5 and 1.5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 vs Pirelli Cinturato P5
Both tires perform similarly in noise / comfort, with average ranks of 4.0 and 4.0.
🔋 Efficiency: Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 vs Pirelli Cinturato P5
The Pirelli Cinturato P5 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 4.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 or Pirelli Cinturato P5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P5 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 appears in 1 independent tests, Pirelli Cinturato P5 in 1, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →