Comparison: Continental UltraContact NXT vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7

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 (92%) than Pirelli (79%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 75% of the Pirelli Cinturato P7. The first tyre test of Continental UltraContact NXT was done in 2025, compared to 2017 when was the Pirelli Cinturato P7 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental UltraContact NXT 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 UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal and Cinturato P7 is made in Italy/Romania.