Pros and cons
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Great handling on dry roads
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Competitors
The Continental SportContact 7 has received mostly positive reviews across various tests for its performance as a summer tire. This new model provides excellent handling characteristics on dry surfaces, with good aquaplaning reserves and short braking distances. Furthermore, it offers a safe driving experience in wet conditions, showcasing impressive wet braking and handling capabilities. The tire also has high aquaplaning safety and a fine balance of wet grip with strong understeering.
However, there are a few drawbacks noted in some tests. The tire falls short in terms of comfort, with it being criticized for its moderate rolling comfort and increased rolling noise in some cases. Some tests have also reported a tendency for understeering during dry handling and marginally lower grip in wet curves. Additionally, it has been flagged for having poor aquaplaning resistance and increased rolling resistance in one test.
Overall, the Continental SportContact 7 delivers commendable performance, offering a well-rounded balance between sportiness, efficiency, and safety. Its reasonable sportiness and outstanding everyday safety reserves make it a top choice for a summer tire.
Sizes
Continental SportContact 7 is made in 80 sizes, starting from 225/40 R18 up to 325/35 R23.
Continental SportContact 7 is ranked #100 of 861 summer tyres based on the results of tests carried out by Automotorsport 2023, Gute-Fahrt 2023, and other organizations. Continental SportContact 7 belongs to the Premium segment and is made by a manufacturer from Germany. However, this particular model is made in Czech Republic/Slovakia/Portugal. It is made in total of 80 sizes, 225/40 R18 being the smallest and 325/35 R23 the largest. This tyre was featured in tests 8 times, first test was carried in 2022. Continental SportContact 7 replaced an older model - Continental SportContact 6. This model received the best possible rating in 8 tests. Noise is a strong quality of Continental SportContact 7 - most dimensions have below average noise level values - 100% of them produce 0db noise, which result in "a" rating. This tyre has a initial tread depth of 6.5 mm in 235/55 R19. However, this can vary depending on the dimension (5.87 mm - 255/45 R20, 5.8 mm - 225/40 R18). It can be compared to Ultrac Vorti, which is a tyre from Vredestein (Holland) and has a rating of 87%, compared to 100% of the Continental in question.
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Timeline
2022
Continental SportContact 7 was launched and replaced Continental SportContact 6.
2022
Continental SportContact 7 was tested 3x (Sportauto,...) and won the Sportauto 235/35 R19 test.
2023
Continental SportContact 7 was tested 5x (Autobild,...) and won the Autobild 225/40 R18 test.
Achievements
Continental SportContact 7 in tyre tests
The Continental SportContact 7, a premium segment tyre, has been tested by some of Europe's most respected tyre testing organizations from 2022 to 2023. The tests were conducted during the summer season and were done on different tyre dimensions as well as on various vehicles from popular automakers. The tyre emerged as a top performer overall, scoring an outstanding rating of 100%. In the Autobild Summer tyre test for 2023, the Continental SportContact 7 was awarded 1st place out of 13, with its best result in Comfort, Dry braking, Dry handling, Wet braking, and Wet circle cornering. It also won 1st place in the Gute-Fahrt Summer tyre test for 2023 and the SportAuto Summer tyre test for 2023. In the Automotorsport Summer tyre test for 2023, it was awarded a very good rating and was best in Aquaplaning-longitudal, Dry braking, and Dry handling-objective. In the Autozeitung Summer tyre test for 2023, the Continental SportContact 7 was the test winner, coming in 1st place out of 9 and was best in Dry braking, Dry handling, Wet braking, and Wet circle cornering. Overall, the Continental SportContact 7 performed exceptionally well in all the tests and is an excellent choice for drivers looking for high-performance tyres in the premium segment.
All tyre tests where Continental SportContact 7 was featured:
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
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| Best values in test | 9,3 | 7,2 | 7,2 | 6,3 | |||
| Continental SportContact 7 | 9,3 | 8,9 | 9,4 | 10 | |||
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Test ratings distribution
| 100% (8x) | |||
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| Outstanding | Test winner | Exemplary | Very good |
| 4x | 2x | 1x | 1x |
Ratings x Wheel size
| R18 | R19 | R20 |
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| 100% (2x) | 100% (5x) | 100% (1x) |
Ratings x Width
| 225/xx Rxx | 235/xx Rxx | 245/xx Rxx | 255/xx Rxx |
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| 100% (2x) | 100% (3x) | 100% (1x) | 100% (2x) |
FAQ
Where is Continental SportContact 7 made?
Continental SportContact 7 is made in Czech Republic/Slovakia/Portugal.