Comparison: Pirelli P ZERO vs. Continental PremiumContact 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%). The first tyre test of Pirelli P ZERO was done in 2015, compared to 2017 when was the Continental PremiumContact 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AutoMotorSport 2020 225/45 R18 test, where both the P ZERO and the PremiumContact 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 53% of Pirelli P ZERO has B wet grip rating, whereas 83% of Continental PremiumContact 6 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the P ZERO is made in Italy and PremiumContact 6 is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.