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1. Continental PremiumContact 7 Premium2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Premium
Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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The Continental PremiumContact 7, a summer touring tyre with an impressive 99% rating by our experts, and the Bridgestone Potenza Sport, a UUHP summer tyre with an 89% rating, were put to the test. Both of these premium tyres have been developed to offer optimal performance in warm weather conditions, with their manufacturers providing the perfect blend of comfort, speed, and safety in mind. Continental and Bridgestone have outdone themselves with these tyre models.
Each tyre excelled in certain categories during the AutoBild tyre test, where Continental PremiumContact 7 came second out of 10, while Bridgestone Potenza Sport clenched the first position. PremiumContact 7's strengths in aquaplaning - longitudinal, dry handling, rolling resistance, wet braking, and wet circle cornering, were clearly demonstrated. Potenza Sport was unrivalled in aquaplaning - longitudinal, rolling resistance, wet braking, wet circle cornering, and wet handling. The two make a fine pair of competitors.
In a tyre review, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was lauded for its high performance potential, dynamic dry handling, and high safety margins during aquaplaning. Its only downside was its price level. The Bridgestone Potenza Sport was praised for its superior handling on wet tracks, high grip level, and good safety margins in aquaplaning. It offered all of this at a moderate price level, though with slightly increased rolling noise.
The ACE tests featured another tight competition between the two, with the Continental PremiumContact 7 placing second and the Bridgestone Potenza Sport placing fourth out of ten. Both tyres exhibited strengths in categories such as wet handling and dry braking, while Bridgestone also excelled in dry handling.
The Continental PremiumContact 7 is perfect for those who prioritize safety and performance under wet conditions, boasting optimal handling and aquaplaning resilience. The Bridgestone Potenza Sport is ideal for drivers who demand high performance from their tyres, with its high grip and handling qualities in both dry and wet conditions.
Despite the fact that neither tyre has been replaced by newer models, these two tyres have proven time and again that they can deliver the high-quality, reliable performance that drivers need. Both Continental and Bridgestone are brands that can be trusted to produce superior products that respond to the needs of their customers. Drivers can feel confident in their choice of either tyre.
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1. Continental PremiumContact 7 Test winner2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Very good
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Mutual tests
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| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | ||||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | ||||||
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| Name | Points total | Rating | Wet | Dry | |||
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| Best values in test | 279 | velmi doporučeno | 141 | 139 | |||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Highly recommended | 274 | velmi doporučeno | 141 | 133 | |||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Highly recommended | 265 | velmi doporučeno | 141 | 124 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.6 | 27.4 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | 34.6 | 28.3 | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport | 32.6 | 27.6 | |||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2- | ||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | 1- | 2 | 2+ | 3+ | ||
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| Best values in test | vítěz testu | 1 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Test winner | vítěz testu | 1 | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Recommended | doporučeno | 1 | |||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | vítěz testu | 71 | 54 | 19 | 7 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | 71 | 52 | 19 | 4 | ||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | 67 | 53 | 15 | 5 | ||
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