Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2

The Continental PremiumContact 7 is a top-rated tyre, scoring 99% in our ratings. Produced in several European countries like France, Slovakia, Germany, and Czech Republic, this is a touring type summer tyre. It is the successor to the Continental PremiumContact 6 and Continental ContiPremiumContact 5. This tyre has excelled in tests, often securing high positions and outperforming many others in the same category.

Notable strengths of the Continental PremiumContact 7 are its dynamic and sporty dry handling, precise steering with good feedback, excellent aquaplaning safety reserves, and short braking distances on wet and dry surfaces. However, it does have a higher price point and good rolling resistance Autobild 2024. In addition, it also offers great comfort, superior dry braking capabilities, and outstanding wet braking and handling performance as noted by Autoklub ČR and TyreReviews.com 2023.

On the other hand, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 is another superb tyre with a respectable score of 86%. It's also a summer tyre designed for touring purposes. This tyre replaces the Pirelli P7 Cinturato, and, it has been replaced by the Pirelli Cinturato (C3).

The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 is known for its reliable performance on wet and dry surfaces, direct steering response with good feedback and excellent comfort and low rolling resistance (Autobild 2024). However, it has a slightly longer braking distance on dry surfaces. Recognized for its balanced performance, low noise, good comfort level, and low rolling resistance by TyreReviews.com 2023, it fared well in the mentioned tests, placing often good positions.

In mutual tests, both tyres have performed consistently well. However, with higher placements in tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 appears to lead overall, especially in terms of wet grip, braking, and safety. Conversely, if comfort and resistance to rolling are key factors, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 has tested strongly in these areas.

While both tyres bring strength to the table, it is fair to say, according to the test data, that the Continental PremiumContact 7 comes out slightly ahead in a direct comparison. However, the choice between the two could ultimately come down to your specific driving needs and expectations from a tyre. Both Continental's and Pirelli's models will serve as reliable choices for summer tyres.