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255/40 R21 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 R21, which means it fits to a 21 inch/533.4mm diameter wheel. 255/40 R21 is 30mm wider than the narrowest dimension (225) and 70mm narrower than the widest one (325). This tyre profile of 40 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 40% of the tyre width (255mm), which results in 102mm sidewall height. In 255/40 R21, there is only one possible speed index for Continental SportContact 7 - "Y", which is good for speeds up to 300 km/h.
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 (255/40 R21)
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.
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.
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255/40 R21 - Best summer tyres (according to tests)
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Premium | £296 102 Y + 2 | |||
| 2. | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Premium | £327 102 Y | |||
| 3. | Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A | Premium | £202 102 Y | |||
| 4. | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S! Newer model available: Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 | Premium | £304 102 Y + 1 | |||
| 5. | Pirelli P ZERO lx. | Premium | £272 102 Y + 2 | |||
| 6. | Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | Premium | £287 102 Y + 5 | |||
| 7. | GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5! Newer model available: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Premium | £248 102 Y + 3 | |||
| 8. | Continental Sportcontact 6! Newer model available: Continental SportContact 7 | Premium | £250 102 Y + 1 | |||
| 9. | Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | Premium | £311 102 Y | |||
| 10. | Uniroyal RainSport 5 | Upper-middle | £179 102 Y | |||
| 11. | Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z K129 | Premium | £242 102 Y | |||
| 12. | Continental Ecocontact 6! Newer model available: Continental EcoContact 7 | Premium | ||||
| 13. | General Tire Grabber GT Plus | Lowcost | £150 0 Y |