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Comparison: Pirelli P ZERO 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%). The first tyre test of Pirelli P ZERO was done in 2015, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 53% of Pirelli P ZERO 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 P ZERO is made in Italy and UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal.

Test Profile

Pirelli
P ZERO
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Number of tests
17
2
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
6.1
1.0
Latest test
2020
2025
Available sizes
329
23

Wet

Wet
Pirelli P ZERO
88%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli P ZERO
78%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Wet braking
Pirelli P ZERO
83%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Wet handling
Pirelli P ZERO
94%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli P ZERO
67%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli P ZERO
97%
Continental UltraContact NXT
1%

Dry

Dry
Pirelli P ZERO
90%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
Dry braking
Pirelli P ZERO
91%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
Dry handling
Pirelli P ZERO
94%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Dry steering response
Pirelli P ZERO
85%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Dry lane changing
Pirelli P ZERO
85%
Continental UltraContact NXT
100%

Comfort

Comfort
Pirelli P ZERO
73%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Exterior noise
Pirelli P ZERO
74%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%

Costs

Costs
Pirelli P ZERO
53%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli P ZERO
51%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%

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