Comparison: Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) vs. Continental SportContact 7 (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 Continental SportContact 7 has a better rating of 100% compared to 88% of the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5). The first tyre test of Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Continental SportContact 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sportscars 2026 255/35 R19 test, where both the P Zero (PZ5) and the SportContact 7 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 88% of Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (88%) of the Continental SportContact 7 also have A wet ratings.