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Comparison: Continental UltraContact NXT vs. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

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 85% of the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5). When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental UltraContact NXT dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (86%) of the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) also have A wet ratings. We also know where UltraContact NXT is made - Portugal.

Test Profile

Continental
UltraContact NXT
Pirelli
P Zero (PZ5)
Number of tests
2
2
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
1.0
3.0
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
23
17

Wet

Wet
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
80%
Wet braking
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
76%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
93%
Wet handling
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
64%

Dry

Dry
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
92%
Dry handling
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
96%
Dry braking
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
88%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
87%
Exterior noise
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
74%
Comfort
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%

Costs

Costs
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
77%
Rolling resistance
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
77%

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