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265/45 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. 265/45 R21 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (225) and 60mm narrower than the widest one (325). This tyre profile of 45 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 45% of the tyre width (265mm), which results in 119.25mm sidewall height. In 265/45 R21, 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 (265/45 R21)
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- | 2+ | |||
| Continental SportContact 7 | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | 2- | |||
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265/45 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 | £290 104 W + 1 | |||
| 2. | Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A | Premium | £225 108 Y | |||
| 3. | Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | Premium | £276 104 W + 1 | |||
| 4. | Continental PremiumContact 6! Newer model available: Continental PremiumContact 7 | Premium | £265 108 H + 2 | |||
| 5. | Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | Premium | £238 104 W |