Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 5 vs. Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Pirelli (85%). But when it comes to comparing Continental PremiumContact 5 and Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2017 when was the Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Firmenauto 2021 195/55 R16 test, where both the PremiumContact 5 and the P1 Cinturato Verde were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 70% of Continental PremiumContact 5 has A wet grip rating, whereas 96% of Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde has B rating. We also know where PremiumContact 5 is made - Czech Republic.