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Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7

The PremiumContact 7 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the PremiumContact 7 for dry grip, wet grip, tread life and efficiency.

Continental

PremiumContact 7

Class-leading wet and dry balance; very quiet.

Grand touring · Premium

Pirelli

Cinturato P7

Comfort-focused, common OE fitment on sedans.

Grand touring · Premium

Fit score by driver

The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score

DriverPremiumContact 7Cinturato P7
Daily driving, wet winters85 (higher)50
Spirited roads, warm climate85 (higher)52
Longest life and lowest cost79 (higher)48

Trait by trait

Out of 10, against other grand touring tyres.

PremiumContact 7Cinturato P7
Dry grip96
Wet grip105
Tread life63
Quiet & comfort87
Efficiency75

PremiumContact 7

Where the scores come from

Independent tests

Year
2024
Test size
205/55R16

Auto Bild 2024 205/55R16: 96.1%, wet brake 40.3 m, 30,750 km; TR wins 9-1 vs Primacy 4+.

Data last reviewed: October 2026

Cinturato P7

Where the scores come from

Independent tests

Tested by
Auto Bild
Year
2024
Test size
205/55R16

Auto Bild 2024 205/55R16 (P7 C2): 92.7%, wet 44.4 m, 24,900 km.

Data last reviewed: October 2026

Questions

Which is better, the PremiumContact 7 or the Cinturato P7?

The PremiumContact 7 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the PremiumContact 7 for dry grip, wet grip, tread life and efficiency.

Where do these ratings come from?

From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.