Continental SportContact 7

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.

Customer Popularity

100%

Customer Popularity

Based on 1 reviews

What customers like ...

Great dry grip 1

What customers dislike ...

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Performance Analysis: Continental SportContact 7

This graph shows how the tyre ranks across different properties compared to other tested tyres. Higher percentile means better performance - 100% means better than every tyre in every test, 0% means worse than every tyre in every test.

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Dry braking

Wet circle cornering

Wet braking

Dry handling

Wet handling

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Aquaplaning - cross

Exterior noise

Comfort

Comparison

Wet road

Bridgestone Potenza Sport 105%

Continental SportContact 7 100%

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 95%

Falken Azenis FK520 85%

Dry road - safety

Continental SportContact 7 100%

Bridgestone Potenza Sport 90%

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 90%

Falken Azenis FK520 85%

Dry road - sportiness

Bridgestone Potenza Sport 100%

Continental SportContact 7 100%

Falken Azenis FK520 85%

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 85%

Aquaplaning

Bridgestone Potenza Sport 115%

Falken Azenis FK520 105%

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 105%

Continental SportContact 7 100%

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Model

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.

2024

Continental SportContact 7 was tested 1x (Autobild) and won the Autobild 265/35 R19 test.

2025

Continental SportContact 7 was tested 3x (ADAC,...) and won the ADAC 225/40 R18 test.

Sizes

Continental SportContact 7 is made in 97 sizes, starting from 225/40 R18 up to 325/35 R23.

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Continental SportContact 7 in tyre tests

All tyre tests where Continental SportContact 7 was featured:

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Autobild Summer tyre test 2025 245/35 R19
exemplary
Ranked #1 of 8

The Continental SportContact 7 secured the top position among eight competitors, earning an 'Exemplary' final rating. Testers were particularly impressed by its convincingly sporty handling under various weather conditions, precise steering response, excellent aquaplaning resistance, and short braking distances on dry surfaces. The tire performed exceptionally well in wet handling, wet braking, dry handling, and dry braking, solidifying its status as an outstanding choice for summer driving. However, a slightly increased rolling resistance was noted.

Name	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	1-	2+
Continental SportContact 7	1-	2+
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ADAC Summer tyre test 2025 225/40 R18
good
Ranked #1 of 18

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	1,6	1,5
Continental SportContact 7	2,4	1,5
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Die Reifentester Summer tyre test 2025 225/40 R18
very good
Ranked #1 of 8

Name
Continental SportContact 7
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2024 265/35 R19
exemplary
Ranked #1 of 7

Securing the top position among seven contenders, the Continental SportContact 7 achieved a resounding victory. Earning a final rating of 'Exemplary', it distinguished itself as a formidable supersport tire that displayed barely any shortcomings. This tire showcased an impressive array of qualities including convincing precision in steering, dynamic handling on both wet and dry surfaces, and an excellent balance. Additionally, it was recognized for its short braking distances and strong aquaplaning resistance. Despite its many strengths, a slight increase in noise level was noted as a minor drawback. Particularly outstanding was its performance in wet conditions, where it led in wet braking, wet circle cornering, and wet handling, underlining its superior capabilities in challenging environments.

Name	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	1-	2+	2+	2+
Continental SportContact 7	1-	2+	2+	2-
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Gute-Fahrt Summer tyre test 2023 235/35 R19
outstanding
Ranked #1 of 7

Name
Continental SportContact 7
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Source: reifenpresse.de

Automotorsport Summer tyre test 2023 255/45 R20
very good
Ranked #1 of 10

Emerging as the top performer in a lineup of ten strong competitors, the Continental SportContact 7 distinguished itself with its remarkable performance, clinching the first position. Achieving a final rating of 'Very good,' this tire impressed with its superior aquaplaning safety, demonstrating the highest resistance among its peers. The tire showcased a very balanced wet handling with robust understeer and demonstrated a sensitive cooperation with the ESP control system, ensuring a high level of safety. Additionally, it boasted exceedingly short braking distances on dry surfaces. However, its noteworthy understeering persisted during dry handling, and an elevated rolling noise was observed. The Continental SportContact 7 excelled specifically in the disciplines of longitudinal aquaplaning, dry braking, and objective dry handling, confirming its well-rounded capabilities and superior performance across various critical safety and performance measures.

Name
Continental SportContact 7
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2023 225/40 R18
outstanding
Ranked #1 of 13

Securing the top spot among 13 competitors, the Continental SportContact 7 showcased an exemplary performance, ultimately earning an "Outstanding" final rating. Testers were thoroughly impressed by the tyre's attributes, noting its dynamic curve handling, stable side support, and precise steering response with exceptional feedback. Additionally, it demonstrated reliably secure braking capabilities on both wet and dry surfaces. However, it was pointed out that the tyre exhibited moderate safety reserves in curve aquaplaning situations. Highlighting its superiority, the Continental SportContact 7 outperformed in several key disciplines, including Comfort, Dry braking, Dry handling, Wet braking, and Wet circle cornering, reinforcing its status as a top-performing tyre in the test.

Name	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	2+	1-
Continental SportContact 7	2+	1-
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SportAuto Summer tyre test 2023 225/40 R18
outstanding
Ranked #1 of 11

Securing the top position among 11 competitors, the Continental SportContact 7 showcased an outstanding performance, ultimately earning a final rating of "Outstanding." Testers praised the tyre for its highly balanced handling and short braking distances on wet surfaces, alongside a very high grip level during braking and cornering on dry roads, complemented by very stable, quick handling. However, they noted a slight drawback in terms of cornering grip on wet surfaces not being at the very top level and an increased pass-by noise. The tyre stood out in several disciplines, achieving the best results in dry braking, dry handling, objective dry handling, dry lane changing, wet braking, and wet handling, thereby affirming its superior performance across a broad range of critical areas.

Name
Continental SportContact 7
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Autozeitung Summer tyre test 2023 235/35 R19
test winner
Ranked #1 of 9

Securing the top position among nine competitors, the Continental SportContact 7 emerged as the test winner, showcasing a harmonious balance between sportiness and efficiency that captivated the evaluators. The tyre's performance was exceptional across various conditions; in the wet, it offered impressive protection against aquaplaning and excelled in cornering grip. It also shared the top spot in braking performance with Bridgestone, achieving a remarkable stopping distance of 38.1 meters, despite displaying a slight understeer tendency that limited its dynamic potential. On dry surfaces, the Continental SportContact 7 stood out for its unparalleled braking distance, superior driving safety, swift lap times, and remarkably low rolling resistance. It proved that a tyre could deliver an excellent blend of sportiness, safety, and efficiency. The tyre demonstrated exceptional prowess in dry braking, dry handling, wet braking, and wet circle cornering, confirming its well-deserved "Test winner" status with its balanced and outstanding capabilities, particularly under challenging wet conditions.

Name
Continental SportContact 7
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Tyre Reviews Summer tyre test 2022 255/35 R19
test winner

Source: www.tyrereviews.com

Sportauto Summer tyre test 2022 235/35 R19
outstanding
Ranked #1 of 7

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact
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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Source: reifenpresse.de

Autobild Summer tyre test 2022 245/40 R19
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 10

The Continental SportContact 7 secured an impressive second place out of 10 competitors, earning a final rating of 'Exemplary'. This new sports tire was lauded for its outstanding handling characteristics on dry surfaces, its robust aquaplaning resistance, and its short braking distances. Additionally, it demonstrated secure handling in wet conditions, further solidifying its position. Testers did note a downside, mentioning its moderate rolling comfort as a drawback. Among the disciplines where the tire excelled were dry braking, dry handling, and wet circle cornering, setting a high benchmark in these critical aspects of tire performance.