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235/40 R18 Continental SportContact 7 variants
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Continental SportContact 7 is a summer tyre made in total of 97 sizes, ranging from R18 to R18 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 235/40 R18 is 10mm wider than the narrowest dimension (225) and 90mm narrower than the widest one (325). This tyre profile of 40 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 40% of the tyre width (235mm), which results in 94mm sidewall height. In 235/40 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Continental SportContact 7 - "Y", which is good for speeds up to 300 km/h. In 235/40 R18, SportContact 7 usually competes against Firehawk Sport, which is a tyre from Firestone with a rating of 70%, compared to 100% of the Continental in question.
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
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (235/40 R18)
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.
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.
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| Continental SportContact 7 | |||||||
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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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