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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+ vs Pirelli P Zero All Season — Compared (September 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

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Tire B Pirelli

Pirelli P Zero All Season

All Season Ultra High Performance tires

Pirelli P Zero All Season tread pattern
Objective (60%)
72/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
87/100
20 owner reviews
Dry
94
Wet
96
Snow
67
Comfort
79
Noise
91
Treadwear
89
Handling
62

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Pirelli P Zero All Season — better comfort, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

7 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) P Zero All Season leads by 15
A — Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+
79
B — Pirelli P Zero All Season
94
Why this score
SourceControlContact Sport SRS+P Zero All Season
Professional tests (TWG score) – 94
Tire Rack owners – 91
Tyre Reviews owners 79 78
SimpleTire owners – 92

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) P Zero All Season leads by 24
A — Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+
72
B — Pirelli P Zero All Season
96
Why this score
SourceControlContact Sport SRS+P Zero All Season
Professional tests (TWG score) – 98
Tire Rack owners – 85
Tyre Reviews owners 72 78
SimpleTire owners – 92

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) P Zero All Season leads by 11
A — Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+
56
B — Pirelli P Zero All Season
67
Why this score
SourceControlContact Sport SRS+P Zero All Season
Professional tests (TWG score) – 56
Tire Rack owners – 71
Tyre Reviews owners 56 58
SimpleTire owners – 80

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) P Zero All Season leads by 26
A — Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+
53
B — Pirelli P Zero All Season
79
Why this score
SourceControlContact Sport SRS+P Zero All Season
Professional tests (TWG score) – 72
Tire Rack owners – 86
Tyre Reviews owners 53 73
SimpleTire owners – 90

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+
–
B — Pirelli P Zero All Season
91
Why this score
SourceControlContact Sport SRS+P Zero All Season
SimpleTire owners – 90

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) P Zero All Season leads by 23
A — Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+
66
B — Pirelli P Zero All Season
89
Why this score
SourceControlContact Sport SRS+P Zero All Season
Tire Rack owners – 76
Tyre Reviews owners 66 68
SimpleTire owners – 76

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+
62
B — Pirelli P Zero All Season
62
Why this score
SourceControlContact Sport SRS+P Zero All Season
Tyre Reviews owners 62 62

Scores at a glance

Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+ vs Pirelli P Zero All Season: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental ControlContact Sport SRS+Pirelli P Zero All Season
Relative Score 66 83
Dry 79 94
Wet 72 96
Snow 56 67
Comfort 53 79
Noise – 91
Treadwear 66 89
Handling 62 62

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Tire A

Tire B

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

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+

The Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+ presents a polarizing user experience, often praised for its dry and wet handling capabilities but frequently criticized for significant cabin noise and vibration issues. While some owners appreciate its durability and value compared to premium alternatives, others find the ride quality and acoustic comfort unacceptable for daily driving.

Pros

  • Strong dry and wet pavement traction
  • Solid cornering stability and steering response
  • Good value proposition for budget-conscious drivers
  • Reliable performance in light snow conditions

Cons

  • Excessive road noise and cabin drone
  • Noticeable vibration and harshness over uneven surfaces
  • Inconsistent tread life reported by some users
  • Lack of confidence in severe winter or icy conditions

Observations

  • Owners of heavier, high-torque vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class reported better-than-expected tread longevity.
  • Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., VW GTI) frequently cited dissatisfaction with noise levels compared to previous tire sets.
Tire B Pirelli P Zero All Season

The Pirelli P Zero All Season is generally regarded as a high-performance, comfortable tire that excels in dry and wet road conditions. While many users praise its smooth ride and responsive handling, there is a notable divide regarding its longevity and winter capability, particularly in heavier or electric vehicles.

Pros

  • Excellent dry and wet road traction
  • High level of ride comfort and noise suppression
  • Responsive and secure handling in cornering
  • Aesthetically pleasing design for premium vehicles

Cons

  • Faster than expected tread wear, especially on heavier vehicles
  • Poor performance in snow and icy conditions
  • Occasional reports of hydroplaning in heavy rain
  • Inconsistent longevity compared to treadwear ratings

Observations

  • Owners of heavy EVs and performance sedans report significantly faster tread wear than the manufacturer's rating suggests.
  • Users note that while the tire is excellent for three-season driving, it is often inadequate for regions with significant snowfall, despite the 'All Season' designation.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+ B · Pirelli P Zero All Season
CategoryAll Season Ultra High Performance tiresAll Season Ultra High Performance tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—29
Rim diameters—17″ – 22″
Tread depth—9/32″
UTQG—500 A A
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental

Pirelli

Winner: Pirelli P Zero All Season — better comfort, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli P Zero All Season scores 79 vs 53 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli P Zero All Season scores 96 vs 72 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Pirelli P Zero All Season scores 89 vs 66 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Pirelli P Zero All Season scores 94 vs 79 on dry.

Tire A · Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+
Tire B · Pirelli P Zero All Season

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

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