Comparison: Continental SportContact 7 vs. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) (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 SportContact 7 has a better rating of 100% compared to 88% of the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5). The first tyre test of Continental SportContact 7 was done in 2022, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sportscars 2026 255/35 R19 test, where both the SportContact 7 and the P Zero (PZ5) were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Continental SportContact 7 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (86%) of the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) also have A wet ratings. We also know where SportContact 7 is made - Czech Republic/Slovakia/Portugal.