Model
PremiumContact 6
P Zero (PZ4)
Tire Sizes
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The competing tires may come in different numbers of sizes. You may compare the identical and alternative tire sizes.

235/35 R19
225/55 R19
235/35 R19
235/40 R19
275/45 R19
255/40 R22
275/35 R22
285/45 R22
315/30 R22
325/40 R22
235/35 R19
225/40 R18
225/45 R18
225/50 R18
235/40 R18
235/45 R18
235/55 R18
245/40 R18
245/45 R18
265/45 R18
225/35 R19
225/40 R19
225/45 R19
235/35 R19
235/40 R19
235/50 R19
245/35 R19
245/40 R19
245/45 R19
245/50 R19
255/30 R19
255/45 R19
255/50 R19
255/55 R19
265/40 R19
265/45 R19
275/40 R19
285/40 R19
295/35 R19
295/40 R19
305/35 R19
215/45 R20
225/35 R20
235/35 R20
245/30 R20
245/35 R20
245/40 R20
245/45 R20
255/30 R20
255/35 R20
255/40 R20
255/45 R20
265/35 R20
265/40 R20
265/45 R20
275/30 R20
275/35 R20
275/40 R20
275/50 R20
285/25 R20
285/30 R20
285/35 R20
285/40 R20
285/45 R20
295/30 R20
295/35 R20
295/40 R20
305/30 R20
305/35 R20
315/30 R20
315/35 R20
325/30 R20
245/35 R21
245/40 R21
245/45 R21
255/35 R21
255/40 R21
265/35 R21
265/40 R21
265/45 R21
275/30 R21
275/35 R21
275/40 R21
275/45 R21
285/30 R21
285/40 R21
285/45 R21
295/30 R21
295/35 R21
295/40 R21
305/30 R21
305/35 R21
315/30 R21
315/35 R21
315/40 R21
325/30 R21
355/25 R21
245/30 R22
255/30 R22
255/35 R22
255/40 R22
265/30 R22
265/35 R22
265/40 R22
275/35 R22
275/40 R22
285/30 R22
285/40 R22
295/25 R22
295/30 R22
295/35 R22
305/25 R22
315/25 R22
315/30 R22
315/35 R22
325/35 R22
285/35 R23
285/40 R23
325/30 R23
325/35 R23
Tread Photos
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PremiumContact 6
P Zero (PZ4)
Price range
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Brand
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Continental
Pirelli
Category
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Touring -> Summer -> Grand Touring Summer
Performance -> Summer Tires -> Max Performance Summer
Review
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Read a detailed review of each tire if you are still hesitating which option you should choose.

Grand Touring Summer tires are for drivers who want a combination of sophisticated appearance, competent handling and H-speed rated (or higher) durability, along with dry and wet traction from their tires. Often used as Original Equipment (O.E.) on sophisticated coupes and luxurious performance sedans, Grand Touring Summer tires are not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.

O.E. Grand Touring Summer tires are typically purchased as direct replacements for worn-out pairs/sets of the vehicle's original tires. They can also be used for other vehicle applications in complete sets of four or axle pairs if available in an appropriate size, load range and speed rating to match the existing O.E. tires' performance category and specifications.

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Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) tires are Max Performance Summer tires derived from Pirelli's Formula 1 experience and developed for some of the most exclusive and highest-performing vehicles available. Initially introduced as Original Equipment on the Audi A3 and S3, Lamborghini Huracan LP 580-2 and the Porsche Boxster, Cayman and 911, the P Zero (PZ4) includes replacement tire sizes as well as original equipment fitments. Pirelli's warranty does not cover tires that develop compound cracking due to use in ambient temperatures below 45° Fahrenheit (7° Celsius), so the P Zero (PZ4), like all summer tires, is not intended to be serviced, stored nor driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.

Each Original Equipment marked P Zero (PZ4) tire is tailored to the specific application. A special silica and carbon black tread compound can be adjusted according to the vehicle manufacturer's needs to deliver the desired combination of wet or dry grip and handling, comfort, tread life and fuel economy. The tread compound is molded into an asymmetric tread design featuring an outer shoulder that differs based on whether the tire is intended for original equipment use on a sports car or a luxury vehicle, with the sports car's outer shoulder focused on dry handling, grip and lateral stability, while the outer shoulder of a luxury vehicle tire is tuned for improved comfort, noise and lateral hydroplaning resistance. Non-original equipment P Zero (PZ4) tires feature the sports car outer shoulder design, and all versions utilize wide, circumferential grooves for efficient water evacuation and hydroplaning resistance.

The tire's internal structure includes twin steel belts reinforced by a hybrid nylon and Kevlar ZeroDegree cap ply. Based on the desired performance characteristics of the original equipment application, the tire casing will be 2-ply polyester or 1- or 2-ply rayon, with either symmetric or asymmetric construction. This customization allows the tire designers to further fine-tune the tire to match the personality of the automobile for which it is engineered.

The specific tread pattern for each size P Zero (PZ4) is identified on the Specs tab, and will be listed as a clarifier when you look at Search Results.

Limited sizes of the Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) are available with Pirelli Noise Cancelling System (PNCS), which involves the manufacturer adhering a layer of sound-absorbing foam to the inner liner of the tire to reduce cabin noise in the vehicle. These sizes are identified on the Specs page and in the search results.

Related Information: Noise Reducing Tire Technology

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Tires Scores Compare

How we score

Would You Recommend?

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Treadwear Performance

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5.6

Treadwear is vital to many things, not just how often the tires need replacement. Hydroplaning and wet weather are both critical factors that wear down your tire quickly. The warranty covers any defects in what you bought but only for a limited period or when there's minimal tread left on them.

Wet Perfomance

N/A
8.1

The wet performance score is a new thing that tire manufacturers are trying to achieve. The hydroplaning resistance, wet traction, and steering response all influence this new grading system.

Hydroplaning Resistance
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The hydroplaning resistance is measured by the hydroplane depth test and the dynamic aquaplaning test, which measures how much water can be accumulated on the tire's surface before hydroplaning occurs.

8
Wet Traction
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Wet traction estimates the level of grip on wet pavement. Tread design with deep grooves dramatically improves confidence when driving in the rain as they channel the water out much better.

8.1
Steering Response
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The vehicle's steering response largely depends on the tread depth, tire width, air pressure, and aspect ratio. Wide high-performance tires are equipped with a continuous center rib providing instant steering response.

8.9

Dry Perfomance

N/A
8.9

Tires with good dry performance should be able to perform smoothly and safely, even when cornering aggressively.

Cornering Stability
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A dynamic cornering test is often used to assess cornering stability under dry conditions.

8.9
Dry Traction
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Dry traction level depends on many factors, including tread design, profile shape, and compounds.

8.9
Steering Response
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The vehicle's steering response largely depends on the tread depth, tire width, air pressure, and aspect ratio. Wide high-performance tires are equipped with a continuous center rib providing instant steering response.

8.9

Comfort Perfomance

N/A
8.2

The comfort performance score is designed to measure the balance between ride quality and noise level.

Ride Quality
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The excellent ride quality means you do not feel the bumps or cracks on the road. Larger tires with thick and deep tread patterns decrease the number of jolts allowing you to glide over bumpy road textures.

8.2
Noise
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If you would enjoy a quiet chat with the passengers while children are sleeping or listening to music, not the sound of tires, definitely pay attention to the noise score.

8.2

Winter Performance

N/A
N/A

Winter Performance score helps us understand if the tire is the appropriate option for winter conditions that your vehicle will face. Dedicated winter tires provide a firm grip when driving through snow and on ice. Performance winter tires boast a higher speed rating and better handling but deliver modestly lower ice and snow traction.

Price range
Tire Sizes
235/35 R19
225/55 R19
235/35 R19
235/40 R19
275/45 R19
255/40 R22
275/35 R22
285/45 R22
315/30 R22
325/40 R22
235/35 R19
225/40 R18
225/45 R18
225/50 R18
235/40 R18
235/45 R18
235/55 R18
245/40 R18
245/45 R18
265/45 R18
225/35 R19
225/40 R19
225/45 R19
235/35 R19
235/40 R19
235/50 R19
245/35 R19
245/40 R19
245/45 R19
245/50 R19
255/30 R19
255/45 R19
255/50 R19
255/55 R19
265/40 R19
265/45 R19
275/40 R19
285/40 R19
295/35 R19
295/40 R19
305/35 R19
215/45 R20
225/35 R20
235/35 R20
245/30 R20
245/35 R20
245/40 R20
245/45 R20
255/30 R20
255/35 R20
255/40 R20
255/45 R20
265/35 R20
265/40 R20
265/45 R20
275/30 R20
275/35 R20
275/40 R20
275/50 R20
285/25 R20
285/30 R20
285/35 R20
285/40 R20
285/45 R20
295/30 R20
295/35 R20
295/40 R20
305/30 R20
305/35 R20
315/30 R20
315/35 R20
325/30 R20
245/35 R21
245/40 R21
245/45 R21
255/35 R21
255/40 R21
265/35 R21
265/40 R21
265/45 R21
275/30 R21
275/35 R21
275/40 R21
275/45 R21
285/30 R21
285/40 R21
285/45 R21
295/30 R21
295/35 R21
295/40 R21
305/30 R21
305/35 R21
315/30 R21
315/35 R21
315/40 R21
325/30 R21
355/25 R21
245/30 R22
255/30 R22
255/35 R22
255/40 R22
265/30 R22
265/35 R22
265/40 R22
275/35 R22
275/40 R22
285/30 R22
285/40 R22
295/25 R22
295/30 R22
295/35 R22
305/25 R22
315/25 R22
315/30 R22
315/35 R22
325/35 R22
285/35 R23
285/40 R23
325/30 R23
325/35 R23
Size
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Tire size may be indicated in two formats:
– metric (P255/45R18 103H)
– high flotation (30x9.5 R15 104 F C)
In the metric system, P - stands for the passenger vehicles (LT - for Light Trucks, ST - Special Trailer) with a width of 255 millimeters, aspect ratio (sidewall height) equal to 45% of the tire height. R means it is radially constructed with a diameter of 18 inches. 103 denotes the tire's load index and H determines the speed rating.
In the high flotation system, the first number (30) is the overall diameter of the tire, the second number (9.5) is the width in inches.

235/35 R19 91 Y XL
235/35 R19 91 P XL
Utqg
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Uniform Tire Quality Grade Standards (UTQG) were designed to offer consumers with useful information about the treadwear, traction, and temperature capabilities of their tires in order to make better decisions when purchasing new tires.

280 AA A
280 AA A
Max. load
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The maximum weight that a tire can carry is the greatest amount of weight it's designed to bear. Because load carrying capability is dependent on a tire's size and construction, as well as how much air pressure is actually utilized, maximum loads are measured with the tire inflated to an industry standard inflation pressure.

91 (1356 lbs)
91 (1356 lbs)
Max. speed
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The maximum speed that a tire with this type of tread can safely travel for an extended amount of time is indicated by the tire speed rating, which is usually shown by a letter or two.

Y
P
Max inflation pressure
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The highest "cold" inflation pressure that a tire is meant to contain is its maximum inflation pressure.

50 | 21
50 | 20
Tire weight
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The tire weight is determined by the type and size of the tire. As the tread depth of the tire wears down over time, so does its weight.

21
20
Rim width range
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Tires may be used on rims of varying widths while still fulfilling their intended function.

8-9.5""
0-0""
Meas. rim width
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The measuring rim width is the common industry minimum rim width at which a tire must be mounted to validate that it meets design specifications.

8/32""
/32""
Overall diam.
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The overall diameter of a tire is the outer diameter of the tire, measured in the center of the tread. This measurement is made without any load placed on the tire and after it has been properly mounted on its industry-assigned measuring rim and inflated to its test pressure after 24 hours.

25.48
25.48
Revs.per mile
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The revolutions per mile figure indicates the number of times a tire rotates during one mile's travel.

791.51/mi
791.51/mi
Country of origin
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The short name of the country where the given tire was manufactured.

DE
RO
How tires look on cars
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The Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) provides better results for 7 test features out of 10 in total.

When it comes to the UTQG, both rivals share the same rating of 280 AA A

Specs & Options

Though in general one tire may look superior to the other one, we recommend you compare the available sizes for each model as well. Just choose the tire sizes from the dropdown menu. Upon comparing different sizes, you may find certain differences of both tires.

In terms of market coverage, the Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) takes the lead. This tire is available in 109 sizes ranging from 18 inches to 23 inches.

Price

As for the pricing policy, P Zero (PZ4) is more expensive than PremiumContact 6.

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