Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Pirelli P ZERO (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%). The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 6 was done in 2017, compared to 2015 when was the Pirelli P ZERO first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AutoMotorSport 2020 225/45 R18 test, where both the PremiumContact 6 and the P ZERO were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 80% of Continental PremiumContact 6 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (50%) of the Pirelli P ZERO also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the PremiumContact 6 is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic and P ZERO is made in Italy.