Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Continental PremiumContact 7 (2026)

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 summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Pirelli (85%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 98% compared to 97% of the Pirelli Cinturato (C3). The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Continental PremiumContact 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the Cinturato (C3) and the PremiumContact 7 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Continental PremiumContact 7 also have A wet ratings.