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265/40 R22 Continental SportContact 7 variants
Continental SportContact 7 is a summer tyre made in total of 97 sizes, ranging from R18 to R18 - this particular dimension is R22, which means it fits to a 22 inch/558.8mm diameter wheel. 265/40 R22 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (225) and 60mm narrower than the widest one (325). This tyre profile of 40 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 40% of the tyre width (265mm), which results in 106mm sidewall height. In 265/40 R22, there is only one possible speed index for Continental SportContact 7 - "Y", which is good for speeds up to 300 km/h.
265/40 R22 106 Y mfs XL
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 (265/40 R22)
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.
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+ | 1- | 1- | |||
| Continental SportContact 7 | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | 2- | |||
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265/40 R22 - 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 | £290 106 Y + 1 | |||
| 2. | Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | Premium | £282 106 Y | |||
| 3. | Bridgestone Potenza Sport | Premium | ||||
| 4. | Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A | Premium | £229 106 Y | |||
| 5. | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Premium | £305 106 Y | |||
| 6. | GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5! Newer model available: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Premium | ||||
| 7. | Continental PremiumContact 6! Newer model available: Continental PremiumContact 7 | Premium | £272 106 V + 1 | |||
| 8. | Continental Sportcontact 6! Newer model available: Continental SportContact 7 | Premium | £266 106 H + 1 | |||
| 9. | Falken Azenis FK510 SUV | Upper-middle | £192 106 Y | |||
| 10. | Pirelli P ZERO | Premium | £243 106 Y + 2 |