Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) (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 97% of the Pirelli Cinturato (C3). The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 7 was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the PremiumContact 7 and the Cinturato (C3) 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 (100%) of the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) also have A wet ratings. We also know where PremiumContact 7 is made - France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.