Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato P7 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

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 (92%) than Pirelli (79%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 75% of the Pirelli Cinturato P7. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato P7 was done in 2017, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 78% of Pirelli Cinturato P7 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Continental UltraContact NXT has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Cinturato P7 is made in Italy/Romania and UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal.