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Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Michelin Primacy 4

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data

The comparison between two popular touring summer tyres: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 and Continental PremiumContact 6 is indeed fascinating. Manufactured by leading tyre-makers Pirelli and Continental, these tyres have excelled in several tests. However, when viewed side by side, there are some crucial differences to note.


The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2, a successor to the Pirelli P7 Cinturato, is a well-rated tyre with our rating being 92%. It performs very well on dry surfaces and has notable efficiency metrics and tread life. However, this tyre has shown some weakness on wet surfaces and has a slight drawbacks in terms of environmental impact and wear.


On the other hand, the Continental PremiumContact 6, which replaces the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 and now has a newer model - Continental PremiumContact 7, has exhibited balanced performance with a commendable rating of 87% on our scale. Its wet performance is exceptional with best results for wet circle cornering and wet handling. Furthermore, it offers high driving safety, excellent dry and wet surface performance, and impressive tread life. Nevertheless, it has slight weaknesses in the efficiency department, slightly impacting its overall score.


In the ADAC tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was ranked 9/17, while the Continental PremiumContact 6 held the second position, clearly indicating its superior performance. Again, in the Autobild test comprising of 53 tyres, the Continental PremiumContact 6 took the 4th position with Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 being a close second.


When it comes to strengths, the Continental PremiumContact 6 definitely reigns with its balanced performance and high safety scores. The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2, on the other hand, stands out with its performance on dry roads and tread life. As for weaknesses, the Continental tyre could improve its efficiency, while the Pirelli tyre could focus on enhancing its wet surface performance and minimizing its environmental impact.


In conclusion, while both tyres have their strengths and weaknesses, the overall performance and test results indicate that the Continental PremiumContact 6 could be a more reliable choice for balanced performance under both wet and dry conditions. However, if dry road performance and longevity are your topmost priorities, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 won't disappoint either.

Test Profile

Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Michelin
Primacy 4
Number of tests
9
36
20
Best position
#2
#1
#1
Average position
5.8
3.1
3.5
Latest test
2025
2023
2022
Available sizes
92
296
384

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Continental PremiumContact 6
78%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Michelin Primacy 4
72%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Wet Braking
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
96%
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Wet Handling
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
84%
Continental PremiumContact 6
86%
Michelin Primacy 4
65%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental PremiumContact 6
89%
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
76%
Continental PremiumContact 6
62%
Michelin Primacy 4
69%
Aquaplaning Cross
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Continental PremiumContact 6
59%
Michelin Primacy 4
64%
Dry Performance
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
81%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Continental PremiumContact 6
76%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Michelin Primacy 4
72%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Dry Braking
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Continental PremiumContact 6
77%
Michelin Primacy 4
85%
Dry Handling
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
75%
Continental PremiumContact 6
75%
Michelin Primacy 4
59%
Comfort & Noise
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
68%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Continental PremiumContact 6
69%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Michelin Primacy 4
77%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Noise Exterior
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
71%
Continental PremiumContact 6
66%
Michelin Primacy 4
77%
Noise Interior
Continental PremiumContact 6
78%
Michelin Primacy 4
71%
Ride Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
64%
Continental PremiumContact 6
64%
Michelin Primacy 4
82%
Economy
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
50%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Continental PremiumContact 6
76%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Michelin Primacy 4
85%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Rolling Resistance
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
46%
Continental PremiumContact 6
55%
Michelin Primacy 4
79%
Fuel Efficiency
Continental PremiumContact 6
89%
Michelin Primacy 4
84%
Mileage
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
53%
Continental PremiumContact 6
84%
Michelin Primacy 4
93%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View

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