Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Pirelli Angel GT II: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental PremiumContact 7 and Pirelli Angel GT II appear in 32 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Continental PremiumContact 7 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 30 tests.
How the Pirelli Angel GT II performs. It takes the win in wet. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Continental PremiumContact 7 and Pirelli Angel GT II are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise wet
Test profile
| Metric | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Pirelli Angel GT II |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 30 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 4.9 | 3.6 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 93.5 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Continental PremiumContact 7
Pirelli Angel GT II
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Pirelli Angel GT II | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 34109 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Pirelli Angel GT II |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.1 2278 | Avg rank 5.0 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.0 2 | No data | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.9 10129 | No data | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 5.9 17 | No data | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.9 263 | No data | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
💧 Wet: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Pirelli Angel GT II
The Pirelli Angel GT II wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.5 for the Continental PremiumContact 7.
☀️ Dry: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Pirelli Angel GT II
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 5.0 for the Pirelli Angel GT II.
❄️ Snow: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Pirelli Angel GT II
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Pirelli Angel GT II.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Pirelli Angel GT II
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to no data for the Pirelli Angel GT II.
📏 Mileage: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Pirelli Angel GT II
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to no data for the Pirelli Angel GT II.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Pirelli Angel GT II
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to no data for the Pirelli Angel GT II.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental PremiumContact 7 or Pirelli Angel GT II?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Angel GT II ranks higher on average than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental PremiumContact 7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Angel GT II across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental PremiumContact 7 ranks better than the Pirelli Angel GT II.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental PremiumContact 7 shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Angel GT II.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental PremiumContact 7 appears in 30 independent tests, Pirelli Angel GT II in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
