Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato P7 vs. Continental EcoContact 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 has a better rating of 80% compared to 77% of the Continental EcoContact 6. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato P7 was done in 2017, compared to 2020 when was the Continental EcoContact 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2020 235/55 R17 test, where both the Cinturato P7 and the EcoContact 6 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 78% of Pirelli Cinturato P7 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (55%) of the Continental EcoContact 6 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Cinturato P7 is made in Italy/Romania and EcoContact 6 is made in Germany.