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 winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than
Pirelli (71%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 83% of the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2. The first tyre test of Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Continental UltraContact NXT also have A wet ratings.
