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Comparison: Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) vs. Continental SportContact 7 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). 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 Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Continental SportContact 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sportscars 2026 255/35 R19 test, where both the P Zero (PZ5) and the SportContact 7 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 88% of Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (86%) of the Continental SportContact 7 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Pirelli
P Zero (PZ5)
Continental
SportContact 7
Number of tests
3
17
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.0
1.3
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
76
155

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
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Continental SportContact 7
100%
Dry braking
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
93%
Continental SportContact 7
100%
Dry handling
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Continental SportContact 7
100%
Dry handling - objective
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Continental SportContact 7
100%
Dry lane changing
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Continental SportContact 7
83%
Wet
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Continental SportContact 7
99%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Continental SportContact 7
44%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Continental SportContact 7
91%
Wet braking
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
71%
Continental SportContact 7
100%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Continental SportContact 7
100%
Wet handling
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
90%
Continental SportContact 7
100%
Wet handling - objective
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Continental SportContact 7
98%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
94%
Continental SportContact 7
100%
Comfort
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
87%
Continental SportContact 7
100%
Exterior noise
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Continental SportContact 7
100%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
98%
Continental SportContact 7
100%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
98%
Continental SportContact 7
100%

Tread pattern comparison

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
Continental SportContact 7
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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
SportscarsSportscars
Summer
2026255/35 R19View
ACEACE
Summer
2026225/40 R18View
TYRE REVIEWSTYRE REVIEWS
Summer
2025225/40 R18View

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