Comparison: Pirelli CARRIER WINTER vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Pirelli (71%). The first tyre test of Pirelli CARRIER WINTER was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Pirelli CARRIER WINTER has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Continental UltraContact NXT has A rating.