Continental PremiumContact 7 is a summer tyre made in total of 59 sizes, ranging from R16 to R16 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 235/50 R18 is 30mm wider than the narrowest dimension (205) and 80mm narrower than the widest one (315). This tyre profile of 50 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 50% of the tyre width (235mm), which results in 117.5mm sidewall height. In 235/50 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Continental PremiumContact 7 - "Y", which is good for speeds up to 300 km/h. In 235/50 R18, PremiumContact 7 usually competes against Turanza 6, which is a tyre from Bridgestone with a rating of 83%, compared to 99% of the Continental in question.
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (235/50 R18)
Automotorsport Summer tyre test 2024 235/55 R18 test winner Ranked #1 of 8Securing the top position among eight competitors, the Continental PremiumContact 7 emerged as the undeniable test winner, a testament to its outstanding performance. Testers lavished praise on the tyre for its exceptional grip on wet surfaces and its capability to prevent aquaplaning reliably. Its strong adherence and precision on dry curves further cemented its reputation, alongside notable ride comfort. However, it wasn't without its drawbacks; a slightly louder rolling noise and increased rolling resistance, which could impact fuel efficiency, were noted. What set this tyre apart in the competition were its unparalleled achievements across various disciplines. It excelled in Comfort, Dry Braking, Dry Handling (both subjective and objective assessments), Dry Lane Changing, Dry Steering Response, Wet Braking, Wet Handling (again, both subjective and objective assessments), and Wet Side Guide, demonstrating a wide-ranging proficiency that left no aspect of performance wanting.