Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 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 Continental PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 98% compared to 89% of the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 7 was done in 2023, compared to 2017 when was the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2025 225/45 R18 test, where both the PremiumContact 7 and the P ZERO PZ4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental PremiumContact 7 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (61%) of the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 also have A wet ratings. We also know where PremiumContact 7 is made - France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.