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Comparison: Continental WinterContact TS 860 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

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 winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Pirelli (71%). The first tyre test of Continental WinterContact TS 860 was done in 2016, compared to 2021 when was the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 99% of Continental WinterContact TS 860 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (78%) of the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 also have B wet ratings. We also know where WinterContact TS 860 is made - Portugal/Slovakia.

Test Profile

Continental
WinterContact TS 860
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Number of tests
23
9
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
2.3
5.8
Latest test
2021
2025
Available sizes
76
92

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 860
84%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
90%
Dry braking
Continental WinterContact TS 860
82%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
92%
Dry handling
Continental WinterContact TS 860
91%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Dry driving behavior
Continental WinterContact TS 860
73%
Dry performance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
80%
Wet
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 860
92%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental WinterContact TS 860
90%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
85%
Wet braking
Continental WinterContact TS 860
89%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
80%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental WinterContact TS 860
85%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
79%
Wet circle cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 860
90%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Wet handling
Continental WinterContact TS 860
94%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
90%
Wet performance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
91%
Snow
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 860
91%
Snow traction
Continental WinterContact TS 860
88%
Snow braking
Continental WinterContact TS 860
90%
Snow handling
Continental WinterContact TS 860
87%
Snow cornering
Continental WinterContact TS 860
93%
Snow performance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
88%
Comfort
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 860
79%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
89%
Exterior noise
Continental WinterContact TS 860
80%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
83%
Interior noise
Continental WinterContact TS 860
77%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
89%
Comfort
Continental WinterContact TS 860
90%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
64%
Costs
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 860
79%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
65%
Mileage
Continental WinterContact TS 860
77%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
65%
Rolling resistance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
82%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
69%
Fuel efficiency
Continental WinterContact TS 860
87%
Price/value
Continental WinterContact TS 860
68%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
50%
Ice
Confidence
Continental WinterContact TS 860
80%
Ice braking
Continental WinterContact TS 860
82%
Ice lateral guidance
Continental WinterContact TS 860
76%

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