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Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

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
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
9
36
14
Best position
#2
#1
#2
Average position
5.8
3.1
5.5
Latest test
2025
2023
2025
Available sizes
92
296
706

Wet

Wet
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
82%
Continental PremiumContact 6
84%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
81%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Wet braking
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
78%
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Wet handling
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
90%
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
79%
Continental PremiumContact 6
68%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%
Wet side guide
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
71%
Continental PremiumContact 6
74%

Comfort

Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Exterior noise
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
83%
Continental PremiumContact 6
66%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
64%
Continental PremiumContact 6
71%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Interior noise
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
85%
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%

Dry

Dry
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
88%
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Dry handling
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
85%
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%
Dry braking
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Dry lane changing
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
93%
Continental PremiumContact 6
95%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%

Costs

Costs
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
66%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
70%
Continental PremiumContact 6
75%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Mileage
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
65%
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
49%
Price/value
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
50%
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
28%

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