Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 (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 7 has a better rating of 98% compared to 88% of the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 7 was done in 2023, compared to 2021 when was the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Aftonbladet 2025 225/45 R17 test, where both the PremiumContact 7 and the Cinturato P7 C2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental PremiumContact 7 has A wet grip rating, whereas 77% of Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 has B rating. We also know where PremiumContact 7 is made - France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.