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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 vs. Michelin Primacy 4

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data

In this comparison, we will be analyzing two popular tires: the Continental PremiumContact 6 and the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2. Both tires are designed for summer use and are classified as touring tires by their respective manufacturers, Continental and Pirelli.


The Continental PremiumContact 6 is a successor to the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 and has already been replaced by the Continental PremiumContact 7. Our rating for this tire is 90%, and it is manufactured in Slovakia, Germany, and the Czech Republic.


On the other hand, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 is an updated version of the Pirelli P7 Cinturato, with an overall rating of 89% by our testers. Currently, there is no newer version of this tire model available.


Test Results Comparison


In the ADAC test with a total of 17 tires, the Continental PremiumContact 6 ranked 2nd while the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 placed 9th. The Continental tire performed exceptionally well in wet circle cornering and wet handling during this test.


The Autobild 2018 test examined the strengths and weaknesses of both tires. For the Continental PremiumContact 6, some of its best features were its high driving safety (excellent rating) and impressive performance on both dry and wet roads (excellent ratings). However, the tire experienced weaknesses in efficiency. In comparison, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 fared well on dry roads, with decent tire life and efficiency. But it demonstrated weaknesses on wet roads, problems with environmental balance, and slight wear issues.


Lastly, in Autobild's test with a total of 53 tires, the Continental PremiumContact 6 ranked 4th while the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 came in 2nd. Both tires outperformed in wet braking during this test.


Verdict


Continental PremiumContact 6 strengths include high driving safety, a remarkable wet and dry road performance, and good tire life. The main weakness, however, is its inefficiency.


Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 strengths are its performance on dry roads, decent tire life and efficiency. Weaknesses include the performance on wet roads, environmental balance issues, and slight wear problems.


Overall, the Continental PremiumContact 6 seems to outperform the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2, especially in mutual tests. Nevertheless, both tires have their own set of strengths and weaknesses, so depending on your priorities, one might be more suitable for your needs than the other.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 6
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Michelin
Primacy 4
Number of tests
36
9
20
Best position
#1
#2
#1
Average position
3.1
5.8
3.5
Latest test
2023
2025
2022
Available sizes
296
92
384

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Continental PremiumContact 6
78%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Michelin Primacy 4
72%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Wet Braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
96%
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Wet Handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
86%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
84%
Michelin Primacy 4
65%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental PremiumContact 6
89%
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental PremiumContact 6
62%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
76%
Michelin Primacy 4
69%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental PremiumContact 6
59%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Michelin Primacy 4
64%
Dry Performance
Continental PremiumContact 6
76%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
81%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Michelin Primacy 4
72%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Dry Braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
77%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Michelin Primacy 4
85%
Dry Handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
75%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
75%
Michelin Primacy 4
59%
Comfort & Noise
Continental PremiumContact 6
69%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
68%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Michelin Primacy 4
77%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Noise Exterior
Continental PremiumContact 6
66%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
71%
Michelin Primacy 4
77%
Noise Interior
Continental PremiumContact 6
78%
Michelin Primacy 4
71%
Ride Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 6
64%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
64%
Michelin Primacy 4
82%
Economy
Continental PremiumContact 6
76%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
50%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Michelin Primacy 4
85%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Rolling Resistance
Continental PremiumContact 6
55%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
46%
Michelin Primacy 4
79%
Fuel Efficiency
Continental PremiumContact 6
89%
Michelin Primacy 4
84%
Mileage
Continental PremiumContact 6
84%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
53%
Michelin Primacy 4
93%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View

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