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Comparison: Continental SportContact 7 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

The Continental SportContact 7 and the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 are two high-end ultra-high-performance summer tyres produced by renowned manufacturers Continental and Pirelli, respectively. Numerous tests have been carried out on these tyres, and we have gathered and summarized the results for a comprehensive comparison.


Continental SportContact 7


The Continental SportContact 7, a successor to previous models such as the Continental SportContact 6 and 5, has consistently performed exceptionally well in tests. With an impressive rating of a 100%, it clearly outperforms the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 averages.


It's noteworthy performance stems from its comprehensive range of top features, including comfort, dry braking, dry handling, wet braking, and wet circle cornering. Continental tyres are renowned for their very high dry and wet grip level while maintaining very stable, quick handling.


Some minor issues were reported such as slight shortcomings in wet cornering grip and increased passing noise. Nonetheless, the SportContact 7 was ranked at position 1 in several outlet tests, like AutoBild, SportAuto, and Autozeitung.


Pirelli P ZERO PZ4


The Pirelli P ZERO PZ4, on the other hand, scored an average rating of 85%. The tyre performed well in some features, particularly in aquaplaning - longitudinal, dry handling, exterior noise, and wet circle cornering. It is highly manageable and steerable, with a tendency to slightly understeer on wet surfaces.


However, the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 had some deficiencies in its wet braking performance and was criticized for its increased rolling resistance. It also did not rank as high as the Continental tyre in most tests, placing at position 3 in AutoBild and 5 in SportAuto.


Verdict


Overall, both tyres deliver reliable performance, but the Continental SportContact 7 steps ahead with its outstanding ratings and positioning in the tests. This does not take away from Pirelli's build quality or performance, but to a more meticulous driver, the small disparities matter, with the higher wet grip and handling stability playing a decisive role.


In conclusion, if you’re after a tyre that offers exceptional performance for dry and wet conditions, consider the Continental SportContact 7 as the higher-ranking candidate.

Test Profile

Continental
SportContact 7
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Number of tests
15
14
33
10
Best position
#1
#2
#1
#1
Average position
1.2
5.5
4.1
2.1
Latest test
2026
2025
2025
2025
Available sizes
122
706
658
195

Wet

Wet
Continental SportContact 7
84%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
82%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
75%
Wet braking
Continental SportContact 7
95%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental SportContact 7
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
87%
Wet handling
Continental SportContact 7
89%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental SportContact 7
66%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
73%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
85%
Wet circle cornering
Continental SportContact 7
86%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
88%
Wet side guide
Continental SportContact 7
80%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
84%

Dry

Dry
Continental SportContact 7
91%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
83%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
83%
Dry handling
Continental SportContact 7
94%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
96%
Dry braking
Continental SportContact 7
97%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
95%
Dry lane changing
Continental SportContact 7
86%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
84%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Dry steering response
Continental SportContact 7
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
82%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental SportContact 7
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
76%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
75%
Exterior noise
Continental SportContact 7
75%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
62%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
70%
Comfort
Continental SportContact 7
70%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
66%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
73%

Costs

Costs
Continental SportContact 7
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Rolling resistance
Continental SportContact 7
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
93%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%

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