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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 (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%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 6 has a better rating of 83% compared to 80% of the Pirelli Cinturato P7. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the PremiumContact 6 and the Cinturato P7 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Continental PremiumContact 6 has A wet grip rating, whereas 63% of Pirelli Cinturato P7 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the PremiumContact 6 is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic and Cinturato P7 is made in Italy/Romania.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 6
Pirelli
Cinturato P7
Number of tests
36
11
Best position
#1
#4
Average position
3.1
7.1
Latest test
2023
2024
Available sizes
319
230

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
98%
Dry braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
100%
Dry driving behavior
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
94%
Dry handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
82%
Dry handling - objective
Continental PremiumContact 6
98%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
100%
Safety
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
96%
Dry steering response
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
100%
Wet
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
98%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental PremiumContact 6
95%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
100%
Wet braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
86%
Wet circle cornering
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
95%
Wet handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
79%
Wet handling - objective
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
80%
Wet safety
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
69%
Wet side guide
Continental PremiumContact 6
98%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
93%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
100%
Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
100%
Exterior noise
Continental PremiumContact 6
93%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
100%
Interior noise
Continental PremiumContact 6
94%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
100%
Costs
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
95%
Fuel efficiency
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
91%
Mileage
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
95%
Rolling resistance
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
100%

Tread pattern comparison

Continental PremiumContact 6
Pirelli Cinturato P7
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
TeknikensTeknikens
Summer
2020225/50 R17View
ACEACE
Summer
2019205/55 R16View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2019235/45 R18View

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