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 WinterContact TS 870 P has a better rating of 93% compared to 85% of the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5). The first tyre test of Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) was done in 2025, compared to 2021 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 86% of Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) has A wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 P has B rating.
