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1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium2. Pirelli P ZERO Premium
Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Pirelli P ZERO
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In this article, we will be comparing two summer tyres: the Continental PremiumContact 6 and the Pirelli P ZERO. Both tyres have a solid reputation, with the Continental PremiumContact 6 receiving a 90% rating, and the Pirelli P ZERO earning an 88% rating on our website.
Before we dive into the comparison, let's look at some background information. The Continental PremiumContact 6 is a touring tyre made in Slovakia, Germany, and the Czech Republic. It replaced the previous model, the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5, and has since been replaced by the Continental PremiumContact 7. On the other hand, the Pirelli P ZERO is an Italian-made summer tyre without any identified replacement.
Now, onto the comparison based on various test results. Out of 11 tyres tested in AutoMotorSport, the Continental PremiumContact 6 claimed the 3rd position, excelling in dry handling, dry handling - objective, dry lane changing, and dry steering response. The Pirelli P ZERO secured the 4th position, showcasing its best feature as wet side guide.
In an Autobild test of 53 tyres, the Continental PremiumContact 6 ranked 8th, with strengths in dry handling, mileage, and price/value. The Pirelli P ZERO impressively took the 4th position, boasting dry handling, dry braking, wet braking, wet circle cornering, wet handling, and dry handling as its best features.
ADAC ranked the Continental PremiumContact 6 as the top tyre out of 16 tested, excelling in mileage, wet braking, wet circle cornering, and wet handling. The Pirelli P ZERO landed at 12th position, with strengths in dry braking, dry driving behavior, safety, exterior noise, wet circle cornering, and wet handling.
Among 10 tyres in Gute-Fahrt's test, the Continental PremiumContact 6 secured the 1st position, while the Pirelli P ZERO settled for the 7th position, distinguishing itself in wet circle cornering.
A test conducted by Automotorsport, featuring 10 tyres, placed the Continental PremiumContact 6 at the 3rd position, with its best features being dry handling, dry handling - objective, and dry lane changing. The Pirelli P ZERO clinched the 2nd position and showcased its strengths in dry handling, dry lane changing, dry steering response, wet handling, wet handling - objective, and wet safety.
Lastly, the ACE test ranked the Continental PremiumContact 6 and Pirelli P ZERO at 5th and 7th positions, respectively, out of 11 tested tyres. The Continental tyre demonstrated its strength in dry driving behavior, while the Pirelli tyre excelled in dry braking, dry driving behavior, wet circle cornering, and wet handling - objective.
In conclusion, the Continental PremiumContact 6 is overall better in tests and offers an impressive balance of dry and wet handling, as well as great mileage. The Pirelli P ZERO holds its ground as a strong competitor, excelling in dry performance, and wet circle cornering. Both tyres are worth considering depending on your specific needs and preferences. For more information, visit Continental's manufacturer page and Pirelli's manufacturer page.
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2. Pirelli P ZERO 6.06
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1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary2. Pirelli P ZERO Highly recommended
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1. Pirelli P ZERO Good2. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended
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(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
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1. Pirelli P ZERO 72 dB
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Comfort | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | 9,3 | 10 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Very good | 8,1 | 9,1 | 7 | 6 | 7 | ||
| Pirelli P ZERO Rating: Very good | 8,2 | 8,5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 28,7 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 33,2 | 30,2 | |||||
| Pirelli P ZERO | 34,8 | 34,6 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,3 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 1,6 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good | 1,7 | 2,4 | 3,6 | 2,0 | 2,1 | ||
| Pirelli P ZERO Rating: Satisfactory | 1,8 | 1,3 | 2,9 | 3,0 | 2,7 | ||
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| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Very good | |||||||
| Pirelli P ZERO Rating: Good + | |||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Pirelli P ZERO Rating: Good | 1- | 2+ | 3+ | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 1- | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2+ | |||||
| Pirelli P ZERO Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 1- | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,2 | 28,7 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 35,8 | 29,9 | |||||
| Pirelli P ZERO | 35,1 | 28,9 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | 9,8 | 9,3 | 10 | |||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 8,5 | 8,5 | 8,7 | 8,0 | |||
| Pirelli P ZERO | 8,3 | 8,5 | 8,6 | 5,9 | |||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 150 | 55 | 39 | 14 | 7 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Recommended | 145 | 63 | 48 | 18 | 7 | ||
| Pirelli P ZERO Rating: Recommended | 141 | 58 | 50 | 16 | 8 | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | ||||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Recommended | 8,4 | ||||||
| Pirelli P ZERO Rating: Recommended | 8,8 | ||||||
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