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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 (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 Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 has a better rating of 89% compared to 83% of the Continental PremiumContact 6. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2021 225/40 R18 test, where both the PremiumContact 6 and the P ZERO PZ4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Continental PremiumContact 6 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (61%) of the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 also have A wet ratings. We also know where PremiumContact 6 is made - Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 6
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
36
14
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
3.1
5.5
Latest test
2023
2025
Available sizes
319
719

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
98%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Dry braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
97%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Dry handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Dry handling - objective
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
96%
Dry lane changing
Continental PremiumContact 6
98%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Dry steering response
Continental PremiumContact 6
83%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Wet
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
88%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Wet braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
99%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Wet circle cornering
Continental PremiumContact 6
60%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Wet handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
77%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Wet handling - objective
Continental PremiumContact 6
64%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
89%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Exterior noise
Continental PremiumContact 6
67%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
100%
Costs
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
69%
Mileage
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
69%
Price/value
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
36%
Rolling resistance
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
93%

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Continental PremiumContact 6
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2021225/40 R18View
EVOEVO
Summer
2017225/40 R18View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Summer
2021225/40 R18View

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