Pirelli vs. Continental is the most recent entry in our blog series comparing tyres. Like before, we’ll start by talking about the passenger tyres before turning to the SUV tyres. Check out the tyres we have planned for today’s readers.
P ZERO VS CONTISPORTCONTACT 5
You probably remember that in one of our earlier posts, we talked about the Pirelli P Zero. There is no need to be concerned if you cannot recall it. Let’s take a quick tour of P Zero. But first, you need to be familiar with Pirelli a little bit. One of the tyre brands with the most global recognition is this one. Its name and logo can be seen at the most well-known motorsports competitions around the globe. The company has a solid reputation for supporting races like the Spanish and Hungarian Grand Prix. Additionally, starting in 2021, it will serve as the World Rally Championship’s exclusive tyre provider. Simply said, Pirelli has a strong connection to significant motorsports events. The organisation has gained substantial expertise & understanding in this industry as a result.
PIRELLI P ZERO VS CONTINENTAL CONTISPORTCONTACT 5
These abilities & understanding led to the creation of Pirelli P Zero. The tyre, which is intended for use on powerful sports cars, is an ultra-high-performance tyre. A few manufacturers which use the P Zero as an original equipment tyre for their vehicles include Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, and McLaren. Nothing else will be able to give you a sense of how P Zero performs if this doesn’t.
These tyres are typically fairly noisy. After all, they were created for powerful animals that growl anytime the accelerator was depressed. The PIRELLI NOISE CANCELLING SYSTEMTM, however, ensures that this is not the case with P Zero (PNCS). With the use of a sound-absorbing device put within the tyre, the PNCS can lessen the noise. As a result, 50% less noise is produced. There are several sizes of tyres.
The most formidable adversary of Pirelli, Continental, created the equally fantastic ContiSportContact 5. It is an ultra-high-performance tyre made for high-powered sports cars and luxury coupes, just like the P Zero. It has been chosen as the original equipment tyre by several renowned automakers for various models. The technology is what sets the ContiSportContact 5 apart from the Pirelli P Zero.
ContiSealTM is included with the tyre. It’s a new technology for many of our readers. It, therefore, requires a little explanation. When there is a puncture, the air begins to escape, deflating the tyre. The tyre does not deflate in this instance, though, because the puncture is automatically sealed. 80% of all punctures are sealed by the viscous, sticky sealant layer known as ContiSealTM. As a result, motorists are not required to change the tyre or patch the puncture before continuing to drive.
Not only that. The SSR technology is also available with certain sizes of the Conti. It indicates that even after a total loss of air pressure, the tyres can still sustain the weight of the car. A self-supporting reinforced sidewall is known as an SSR. So there is no longer a need for a spare tyre, which would have caused a vehicle to slow down and use more gasoline. The Conti has ContiSilentTM while P Zero comes with PNCS. The goal of noise reduction stays the same despite differences in technology.
Winner?
Here, there is no definite victor. For sporty automobiles, both tyres are ideal. They are designed to improve the performance of sports cars while providing a secure and pleasant ride.
P ZERO VS. 4×4 CONTACT
The P Zero has already been covered. On SUVs and 4x4s, a bigger P Zero can be installed. The performance or any of the features are not sacrificed. Large SUVs are most suited for the 4×4 Contact. The tyres are made for both driving on pavement and on extremely rough terrain, including mountains. In other words, it is no longer necessary to have two distinct tyre sets. For SUV owners who enjoy the occasional challenge of off-road driving, it is a huge relief. As an original equipment tyre, the 4×4 Contact is used on a number of BMW and Mercedes-Benz models.
PIRELLI P ZERO VS CONTINENTAL 4×4 CONTACT
In order to increase rigidity in rough conditions, such tyres typically compromise on wet surface traction. This clearly isn’t the situation. These tyres provide reliable traction in both dry and wet situations. As the tread is made for rapid water dispersion, there is no chance of hydroplaning. There is almost no possibility of loosing traction when using the 4×4 Contact.
Winner?
Once more, it is difficult to pick a winner. Both tyres are ideal for 4×4 vehicles and SUVs. The two brands are what led us to decide against picking a winner. In order to create their products, Pirelli and Continental use cutting-edge technology and considerable research. They are therefore roughly equivalent.
