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Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue vs Continental PremiumContact 6 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

PremiumContact 6 is ahead, 77–70

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Tire APirelli

Cinturato P7 Blue

Summer

Tests 73 · 5 tests Owners 68 · 34 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test (rolling resistance)

Tests 82 · 42 tests Owners 73 · 2,343 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test (subj. dry handling)

“Well having 4 tyres to change on the Polestar 2 at the same time - and the OE spec Continental Premium Contact 6 tyres being $1020 each!!! (wtf are they made from?) I went with Pirelli Dragon Sports - same 99YXL weight rating - higher speed rating. Noise - no difference at all. Efficiency - nothing I can see from a week of driving. The car's trip average kWh/100km hasn't budged. Wear? Well the Contis lasted 22k km on the front and 44k km on the rear so who knows? Couldn't be worse, could it? Traction - same in the dry and I haven't noticed any difference in the wet but haven't been hooning it...Oh - and they were $290 each balanced and fitted.”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 74

    Dry

    PremiumContact 6 +8
    82
    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7 BluePremiumContact 6
    Professional tests (TWG score)7786
    Reviews found online6976
    Dry Braking (% of best)97%100%
    Dry Handling (% of best)97%97%
  2. 69

    Wet

    PremiumContact 6 +14
    83
    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7 BluePremiumContact 6
    Professional tests (TWG score)7187
    Reviews found online6778
    Wet Braking (% of best)95%100%
    Wet Handling (% of best)96%100%
  3. –

    Snow

    No comparison
    73
    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7 BluePremiumContact 6
    Reviews found online–76
  4. 74

    Comfort

    PremiumContact 6 +3
    77
    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7 BluePremiumContact 6
    Professional tests (TWG score)8082
    Reviews found online6570
  5. 71

    Noise

    Cinturato P7 Blue +19
    52
    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7 BluePremiumContact 6
    Professional tests (TWG score)7439
    Reviews found online–71
  6. 71

    Treadwear

    PremiumContact 6 +5
    76
    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7 BluePremiumContact 6
    Professional tests (TWG score)7084
    Reviews found online7165
  7. 64

    Handling

    PremiumContact 6 +11
    75
    Why this score
    SourceCinturato P7 BluePremiumContact 6
    Reviews found online6475
Scores at a glance
Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue vs Continental PremiumContact 6: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryPirelli Cinturato P7 BlueContinental PremiumContact 6
Relative Score 70 77
Dry 74 82
Wet 69 83
Snow – 73
Comfort 74 77
Noise 71 52
Treadwear 71 76
Handling 64 75

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Headline score

Cinturato P7 Blue

PremiumContact 6

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

The professional test results behind the scores

Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.

DisciplineCategoryCinturato P7 BluePremiumContact 6ΔBoth?
Curved Aquaplaning Curved 82% #8/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test 97% #2/10 · 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test −14.8 Different tests
Dry Braking Dry 97% #3/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test 100% #2/10 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tyre Test −2.8 Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 97% #9/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test 97% #6/10 · 2017 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test +0.4 Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 100% #1/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test 83% #5/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test +17.1 Same test
Noise Other 100% #4/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test 97% #10/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test +2.7 Same test
Price Other 52% #17/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 41% #9/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test +11.4 Different tests
Wear Other 72% #5/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 62% #7/15 · 2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 +10.2 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall 33% #3/10 · 2014 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test 33% #3/7 · 2019 EVO Summer Tyre Test 0.0 Different tests
Straight Aqua Straight 95% #9/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test 93% #19/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test +2.1 Different tests
Subj. Comfort Subj 100% #1/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 98% #2/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 +2.0 Different tests
Subj. Dry Handling Subj 96% #2/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test −4.3 Different tests
Subj. Wet Handling Subj 29% #14/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 94% #3/7 · 2019 EVO Summer Tyre Test −65.2 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 95% #5/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/8 · 2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test −5.1 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 96% #3/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test 100% #5/10 · 2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test −3.1 Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Cinturato P7 Blue

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and long mileage
  • Noticeable improvements in fuel economy and low rolling resistance
  • Strong dry grip and stable handling for touring

Cons

  • Significantly reduced wet grip and tendency to slip in wet conditions as the tire wears
  • Higher-than-desired road noise at certain speeds
  • Prone to sidewall damage or bulges in some instances
All owner themes in the Cinturato P7 Blue review

Tire B PremiumContact 6

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and short braking distances on both dry and wet road surfaces
  • Precise steering response and predictable handling near the limit
  • High level of high-speed stability and driver confidence

Cons

  • Faster tread wear and shorter lifespan reported by spirited drivers
  • Increased road noise and harshness on coarse or rough asphalt
  • Softer sidewalls can result in less immediate turn-in sharpness compared to dedicated ultra-high-performance tires
All owner themes in the PremiumContact 6 review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Tire B

Continental PremiumContact 6

Positive

Community feedback for the Continental Premium Contact 6 is largely positive, with drivers consistently praising its strong wet and dry grip, safety, and braking performance. Some users note softer sidewalls compared to dedicated ultra-high-performance tires and express concerns regarding premium pricing or wear rates. Overall, it is viewed as a capable, high-performing summer tire that balances comfort and traction effectively.

z4-forum.com ·2022-09-26

“In the case of summer tyres nope at the part of the market things haven't changed THAT MUCH... But there are now better tyres, smoother, quieter better handling..the Conti Premium Contact 6 on my cars was a noticeable improvement.. Price can be a major variable..not sure how they price out.. Assy 6 and PS5s are both in the same space as the Conti Premium 6.. Again had Assy 5 and it was a very good tyre..the Assy 6 is even better.. Each turn of the design just keeps getting better..the R+Ts are just old designs..things have moved on..BUT NOT THAT MUCH!”

r/TyreReviews ·6 upvotes ·2026-09-01

“Pirelli PZero PZ5 too stiff for my like, Continental PremiumContact 6 too soft... I had some cheap 225/45/18 tyres for my older 3.0L RWD car with a quite stiff sport suspension. Replaced them with 225/40/18 Pirelli PZero PZ5. I realized these had a 5 % smaller sidewall, but 225/40 is the basic size. These were way too stiff for me! Roads here have plenty of imperfections and the bumps were giving me a headache. I managed to sell the old PZ5 for a good price and replaced them with Continental PremiumContact 6s, now with larger sidewall 225/45/18. It's alright, but there's definitely less road feedback than PZ5s. So I'm not really that happy with either. What would have been the best compromise between PZ5 and PC6? Goodyear Assymetric 6? Or maybe my fault was going for 40 % sidewall, PZ5 with 45 may had been suitable? It's just that the 45s cost way much more as a more rare size. Read more”

r/tires ·1 upvote ·2025-05-04

“Continental PremiumContact 6 Bought in 2020. new, first picture is front, second is back, I rotated them 2 years ago. I see some dry rot, but they could be good for this and another year? Škoda Octavia 1.9TDI 110hp, tire size 195-65-15”

Top themes
#wet weather grip#braking and safety#sidewall stiffness and comfort#tread wear and longevity#price and value comparison#road noise levels

Based on 16 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue B · Continental PremiumContact 6
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available17113
Rim diameters16″ – 20″15″ – 22″
Tread depth—8 - 9/32″
UTQG—280 A - AA A
Sidewall—Black Side Wall
Max pressure—50 - 51 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue

Continental PremiumContact 6

Winner: Continental PremiumContact 6 — better wet, handling and dry. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue if noise matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue scores 71 vs 52 on noise.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 83 vs 69 on wet.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 75 vs 64 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 82 vs 74 on dry.

Tire A · Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
Tire B · Continental PremiumContact 6

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How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.

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