Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue vs Uniroyal RainExpert 5: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue and Uniroyal RainExpert 5 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 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.
How the Uniroyal RainExpert 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, 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 P7 Blue is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Uniroyal RainExpert 5 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue | Uniroyal RainExpert 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 5 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 7.2 | 5.7 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.2 | 84.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
Uniroyal RainExpert 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue | Uniroyal RainExpert 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.9 21 | Avg rank 5.3 1 | Uniroyal RainExpert 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.0 213 | Avg rank 11.0 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.9 11 | Avg rank 7.0 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 5.0 | No data | Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 13.3 | Avg rank 10.0 | Uniroyal RainExpert 5 |
💧 Wet: Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue vs Uniroyal RainExpert 5
The Uniroyal RainExpert 5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 6.9 for the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue.
☀️ Dry: Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue vs Uniroyal RainExpert 5
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 11.0 for the Uniroyal RainExpert 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue vs Uniroyal RainExpert 5
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to 7.0 for the Uniroyal RainExpert 5.
📏 Mileage: Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue vs Uniroyal RainExpert 5
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Uniroyal RainExpert 5.
🔋 Efficiency: Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue vs Uniroyal RainExpert 5
The Uniroyal RainExpert 5 wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to 13.3 for the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue or Uniroyal RainExpert 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Uniroyal RainExpert 5 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 Uniroyal RainExpert 5 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 Uniroyal RainExpert 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue shows better mileage performance than the Uniroyal RainExpert 5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue appears in 5 independent tests, Uniroyal RainExpert 5 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →