Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6 (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 Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 has a better rating of 88% compared to 83% of the Continental PremiumContact 6. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was done in 2021, compared to 2017 when was the Continental PremiumContact 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Cinturato P7 C2 and the PremiumContact 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 80% of Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 has B wet grip rating, whereas 83% of Continental PremiumContact 6 has A rating.