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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 has a better rating of 88% compared to 83% of the Continental PremiumContact 6. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 6 was done in 2017, compared to 2021 when was the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the PremiumContact 6 and the Cinturato P7 C2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Continental PremiumContact 6 has A wet grip rating, whereas 80% of Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 has B rating. We also know where PremiumContact 6 is made - Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 6
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Number of tests
36
9
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
3.1
5.8
Latest test
2023
2025
Available sizes
318
99

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
78%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Wet Braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
96%
Wet Handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
86%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental PremiumContact 6
89%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental PremiumContact 6
62%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
76%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental PremiumContact 6
59%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
76%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
81%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Dry Braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
77%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Dry Handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
75%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
75%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
69%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
68%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Noise Exterior
Continental PremiumContact 6
66%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
71%
Noise Interior
Continental PremiumContact 6
78%
Ride Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 6
64%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
64%
Economy
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
76%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
50%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Rolling Resistance
Continental PremiumContact 6
55%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
46%
Fuel Efficiency
Continental PremiumContact 6
89%
Mileage
Continental PremiumContact 6
84%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
53%

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Tread pattern comparison

Continental PremiumContact 6
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View

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