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Continental SportContact 7

Summer
Premium
10.0 /10 Recommended

Our favorite every-day performance tyre that delivers fast laps on dry circuits while being safe for the daily commute, having won multiple tests in wet conditions. However, if you lean more towards comfort and low rolling resistance, the PremiumContact 7 might be a better choice.

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17 Tests Price from: £82 103 Sizes
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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

ContinentalThis tyre
SportContact 7
10.0
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
8.7
Better at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Dry braking, Wet braking
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9.4
Better at: Comfort, Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Wet braking, Dry braking, Wet circle cornering
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK520
8.0
Better at: Comfort, Exterior noise
Worse at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, Wet braking
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Supersport
8.1
Better at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Wet braking, Dry braking, Wet handling
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4 S
9.6
Better at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Wet handling, Exterior noise, Wet braking
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac Pro
7.9
Better at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Wet braking, Wet circle cornering, Dry braking
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport Evo
9.3
Worse at: Comfort, Exterior noise, Dry handling
PirelliPremium
P Zero (PZ5)
8.8
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Exterior noise
Worse at: Wet braking, Wet handling, Dry handling
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4S
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry handling, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Wet handling, Wet braking
LinglongBudget
Sport Master
7.7
Better at: Comfort, Exterior noise
Worse at: Dry handling, Wet circle cornering, Dry braking
NexenBudget
N Fera Sport SU2
7.6
Better at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Wet braking, Dry braking, Wet circle cornering
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis RS820
4.4
Better at: Exterior noise
Worse at: Wet handling, Aquaplaning - cross, Dry handling
HankookPremium
Ventus S1 evo Z K129
6.1
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Comfort
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Dry braking, Dry handling
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
8.7
Worse at: Dry handling, Dry braking, Wet braking
NokianUpper-middle
Powerproof 2
8.4
Better at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet circle cornering, Wet braking

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Exceptional braking performance with extremely short stopping distances on both dry and wet surfaces, making it one of the fastest in dry conditions.

Superior handling dynamics featuring precise steering response, stable side guidance, and dynamic cornering for a confident driving experience.

Outstanding wet performance with high aquaplaning resistance that ensures secure driving in rainy conditions.

Well-balanced overall grip and responsiveness deliver reliable performance in both braking and cornering.

Weaknesses

Noticeably elevated rolling and pass-by noise compared to expectations.

Reduced rolling comfort that can result in a slightly harsher ride on some surfaces.

A tendency to understeer in aggressive cornering, with some users reporting compromised performance during high-speed or sharp curve maneuvers.

History

SportContact 38.5SportContact 58.5SportContact 62016–20218.5SportContact 72022–202610.0
2022

Continental SportContact 7 was launched and replaced Continental SportContact 6.

2022
2× Tested1× Winner
Sportauto235/35 R191stOutstanding
Autobild245/40 R19#2Exemplary
2023
5× Tested5× Winner
Gute-Fahrt235/35 R191stOutstanding
Autozeitung235/35 R191stTest winner
Autobild225/40 R181stOutstanding
Automotorsport255/45 R201stVery good
SportAuto225/40 R181stOutstanding
2024
1× Tested1× Winner
Autobild295/30 R201stExemplary
2025
5× Tested4× Winner
Die Reifentester225/40 R181stVery good
ADAC225/40 R181stGood
Autobild245/35 R191stExemplary
AUTOBILD245/35 R191stExemplary
TYRE REVIEWS225/40 R18#2Highly recommended
2026
3× Tested1× Winner
Sportscars275/35 R191stExemplary
ACE225/40 R18#2Highly recommended
TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19#3Recommended
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Tests (17)

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17 Tests 12× Winner 16× Recommended
ACE Summer
225/40 R18
#2 Of 10 Tyres
ACE2026
2ndHighly recommended
VW Golf
1.Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SHighly recommended
2.Continental SportContact 7Highly recommended
3.Bridgestone Potenza Sport EvoHighly recommended
TYRE REVIEWS Summer
235/35 R19
#3 Of 8 Tyres
TYRE REVIEWS2026
3rdRecommended
Toyota GR Supra
ADAC Summer
225/40 R18
Winner
ADAC2025
1stGood
VW Golf
Autozeitung Summer
235/35 R19
Winner
Autozeitung2023
1stTest winner
Ford Focus
Autobild Summer
225/40 R18
Winner
Autobild2023
1stOutstanding
Toyota Yaris GR
Automotorsport Summer
255/45 R20
Winner
Automotorsport2023
1stVery good
Kia EV6
SportAuto Summer
225/40 R18
Winner
SportAuto2023
1stOutstanding
Audi S3
Autobild Summer
245/40 R19
#2 Of 10 Tyres
Autobild2022
2ndExemplary
BMW 5
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Sizes (103)

225/40 R18From £89

1 Variants

92YXL
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225/45 R18From £127

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95YXL
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225/50 R18From £171

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99WXL
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235/40 R18From £116

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95YXL
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245/40 R18From £129

2 Variants

97YXLMO1 A
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245/45 R18From £130

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100YXL
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255/35 R18From £149

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94YXL
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255/40 R18

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99YMO1 A
265/35 R18From £159

1 Variants

97YXL
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265/40 R18From £161

1 Variants

101YXL
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285/30 R18From £268

1 Variants

97Y.
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Continental Summer - Lineup at a glance

Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off

Continental's passenger summer range runs from the uncompromisingly sporty SportContact 7, through the versatile all-rounder PremiumContact 7, to the efficiency-focused UltraContact NXT and the new EcoContact 7. Within one brand the models aren't directly comparable - each is built for a different purpose.

From sporty to efficient
◀ Sporty / performanceComfort / efficiency ▶
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Ratings

Tested 17× By professional organizations

●Highly recommended15× (88%)
●Good2× (12%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R18 9.8xxx/xx R19 9.8xxx/xx R20 10.0225/xx Rxx 9.8235/xx Rxx 9.6245/xx Rxx 10.0255/xx Rxx 10.0265/xx Rxx 10.0295/xx Rxx 10.0

Frequently asked questions

Where is Continental SportContact 7 made?
Continental SportContact 7 is made in Czech Republic/Slovakia/Portugal.
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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