Comparison: Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 (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 ContiPremiumContact 5 was done in 2016, compared to 2017 when was the Pirelli Cinturato P7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Gute-Fahrt 2017 215/55 R17 test, where both the ContiPremiumContact 5 and the Cinturato P7 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 54% of Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 has A wet grip rating, whereas 78% of Pirelli Cinturato P7 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ContiPremiumContact 5 is made in Czech Republic and Cinturato P7 is made in Italy/Romania.