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Continental PremiumContact 7 - Test Results

Test Statistics

34

Tests Completed

2nd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

8th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across 35 comparative tests (predominantly summer), the Continental PremiumContact 7 shows a clear pattern of elite safety-focused performance, repeatedly finishing at or near the top overall (average overall position 2.7) with 4 test-winner awards. Its defining trait is consistently class-leading wet grip-especially wet braking and wet handling-often paired with very strong dry braking and high-confidence, predictable handling balance, making it a frequent "best all-rounder" in mixed-condition scoring.

The recurring trade-offs are comfort-related and efficiency/value metrics depending on test: external noise is regularly mid-to-bottom of the field, rolling resistance is often weak (notably in several 17" tests and EV-oriented scoring), and cost/value can score poorly due to high purchase price. Aquaplaning is mixed: it can be excellent in straight-line aquaplaning in some tests, but shows several notable underperformances in curved aquaplaning and/or wet circle metrics, indicating sensitivity to test design, size, and water-depth conditions.

Performance Strengths
  • Wet Weather Performance (Wet Braking & Wet Handling) Strong
    • 1st place wet braking in 2026 ADAC (225/50 R17) at 30.1 m; also 1st straight aquaplaning and 1st curved aquaplaning in the same test
    • 1st place wet braking and 1st wet handling in 2024 ADAC (215/55 R17): 28.5 m wet braking and 1st on concrete (32.0 m)
    • 1st place wet braking and 1st wet handling in 2024 Auto Zeitung (225/45 R17): 39.5 m wet braking and 77.7 s wet handling
    • 1st place wet braking in multiple large-field tests: 2024 AutoBild market overview 1/55 (25.8 m) and 2026 ADAC 1/16
  • Dry Braking (Safety) Strong
    • 1st place dry braking in multiple tests: 2026 Vi Bilägare (205/55 R16) 41.8 m; 2024 ADAC (215/55 R17) 35.4 m; 2024 AutoBild (205/55 R16) 35.4 m (1/21); 2024 Auto Zeitung (225/45 R17) 32.9 m (1/9)
    • Top-tier dry braking even when not 1st: 2026 Motor (225/45 R17) 2/9 at +0.8% from best; 2025 UTAC/Aftonbladet (225/45 R17) 1/14 at 34.2 m
  • Overall Balance & Handling Confidence (Dry/Wet) Strong
    • Overall wins/ties driven by broad dynamic strength: 2026 Motor 1/9 (fastest dry lap 1/9 and wet handling 1/9), 2026 Auto Zeitung 1/10 (wet handling 1/10; strong dry handling 2/10)
    • Repeated fastest or near-fastest dry handling: 2024 EV test (235/55 R19) dry handling 1/9; 2024 AMS SUV (235/55 R18) dry handling 1/8; 2026 Motor dry handling 1/9
    • Tyre Reviews commentary highlights all-roundability: 2026 Tyre Reviews summer test 1/13 described as 'best all-rounder' with wide, controllable limit behavior
  • Wear / Mileage Potential (Relative to Performance Level) Moderate
    • High wear rankings in several major tests: 2024 AutoBild EV test wear 1/8 (36,885 km) and abrasion 1/8 (1069 g)
    • Consistently strong wear placements: 2026 AutoBild (245/45 R19) wear 3/20 (56,350 km); 2025 AutoBild summer performance (225/40 R18) wear 3/20 (46,250 km); 2024 ADAC (215/55 R17) wear 3/16 (60,300 km)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Noise (External/Objective) and NVH Consistency Strong
    • 2026 Motor (225/45 R17) noise 9/9 at 66.1 dB; 2026 Motor also had comfort 1/9 but noise last, showing NVH split
    • Bottom or near-bottom noise results recur: 2025 AutoBild EV test noise 8/8 (72.1 dB); 2024 AMS SUV noise 8/8 (+5.6% from best); 2023 AutoBild UHP noise 20/21
  • Rolling Resistance / Efficiency (Fuel/Range Scoring Sensitivity) Moderate
    • Weak rolling resistance in several tests: 2026 Motor rolling resistance 8/9 (+31.8% from best); 2026 Tyre Reviews summer test rolling resistance 10/13 (+30.5% from best)
    • EV-focused results show efficiency penalties: 2025 AutoBild EV test rolling resistance 8/8 (+30.7% from best) and range 8/8 (+16% from best)
    • Not consistently poor but frequently mid-to-low: 2024 AutoBild (205/55 R16) rolling resistance 11/21 (+8% from best); 2024 AMS SUV 7/8 (+16.7% from best)
  • Value / Price Positioning (Cost per km and purchase price) Strong
    • 2026 AutoBild (245/45 R19) value 20/20 (+57.9% from best) despite wear 3/20; described as 'most expensive per kilometre' due to high upfront cost
    • 2024 AutoBild (205/55 R16) value 17/20 (+72.7% from best) and price 17/20 (+49.1% from best); 2024 ADAC price 15/16 (+83.2% from best)
    • Tyre Reviews touring test (2023, 205/55 R16) price 13/13 (+98.9% from best), reinforcing consistent premium pricing disadvantage
  • Aquaplaning & Wet Lateral Metrics (Inconsistency across tests/sizes) Moderate
    • Notable lows in lateral/wet-circle type measures: 2026 Motor wet circle 9/9 (+15.8% from best)
    • ADAC 2024 (215/55 R17) straight aquaplaning 15/16 (+5.7% from best) and curved aquaplaning 14/16 (+20% from best)
    • Mixed outcomes elsewhere (not consistently poor): 2026 Sport Auto straight aquaplaning 1/7; 2025 Tyre Reviews touring straight aquaplaning 1/7; but 2025 Auto Zeitung straight aquaplaning 8/10 and 2024 EV test straight aquaplaning 7/9
Performance Over Time

Test History

1
of 9
2026 Motor Summer Tyre Test

2026

The Continental PremiumContact 7 delivers strong performance across all tests on both wet and dry surfaces. It offers stable handling and very good grip in corners, with short braking distances reg...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Curved Aquaplaning, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Noise, Rolling Resistance
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4
of 7
2026 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo

Continental PremiumContact 7 is the most balanced tyre in the test, sitting right in the middle between sport and comfort. It delivers high steering precision, quick turn-in response, safe balance,...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Subj. Wet Handling
Weak:
Rolling Resistance
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of 10
2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test

2026

Continental PremiumContact 7 takes the overall win with the best balance of properties across all tests. The character leans sporty with sharp steering response, yet the tyre stays calm and predict...
Strong:
Rough Noise, Subj. Noise, Dry Braking, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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of 20
2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Hankook Ventus Evo

The Continental PremiumContact 7 finishes sixth with a balanced all-round profile across wet and dry tests. Wet handling and braking are both strong, and dry braking is competitive. Tread wear afte...
Strong:
Abrasion
Weak:
Value
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of 13
The BEST Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested and Rated Winner

2026

The Continental PremiumContact 7 finished a joint test winner with the Pirelli Cinturato C3. The PC7 set the quickest wet handling time and was also 1st on the wet circle, while staying very close ...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Curved Aquaplaning, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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of 16
2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test

2026

The PremiumContact 7 was the clear test winner. ADAC praise its “balanced” performance: it offers the best safety on dry and wet roads, high reserves in the limit range and short braking distan...
Strong:
Fuel Consumption, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Braking - Concrete
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of 10
2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test

2026

The Continental Premium Contact 7 is the clear winner of this test, and its advantage comes mainly from wet performance. It collects the highest scores in almost every wet test, including the short...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Straight Aqua, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Value
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of 6
2026 Netzwelt Mid Range Summer Tyre Test

2026

The Continental PremiumContact 7 is the test winner and the most expensive tyre in the group. Grip is high on both wet and dry surfaces, with direct steering response and good feedback. The balance...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Wet Braking
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6
of 50
2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking?

2026
Winner: Linglong Sport Master

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4
of 7
2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Falken ZIEX ZE320

The Continental performed competently yet fell short of the leaders. The tyre exhibited a pronounced tendency to understeer, and testers said it was occasionally a bit too eager, pressing the rear ...
Strong:
Subj. Noise, Dry Braking, Wet Braking
Weak:
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Dry Handling
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4
of 8
2025 Teknikens Varld Summer Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Pirelli Scorpion

The Continental PremiumContact 7 delivered consistent, high-level performance across most test categories with no significant weaknesses. Like Goodyear, it excelled in the moose test, showing excel...
Strong:
Wet Handling
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of 7
2025 Al Volante Summer Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato C3

Continental's PremiumContact 7 takes third place with standout wet braking performance and excellent overall wet handling. It provides good aquaplaning resistance and solid lap times in wet conditi...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Wet Braking
Weak:
Straight Aqua
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of 14
2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Michelin Primacy 5

The Continental PremiumContact 7 offers top-class grip and handling on wet roads with precise steering feel in all situations. It achieved the best braking distance on dry roads in the test. Some t...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Handling
Weak:
Rolling Resistance
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of 8
2025 EV Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Hankook iON Evo

Continental's PremiumContact 7 delivered the shortest wet braking distance (39.4m) and strong dry performance. Despite having the highest rolling resistance in the test (7.66 kg/t) and lowest range...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Noise, Range, Rolling Resistance
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of 7
2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

The Continental PremiumContact 7, which won last year's summer tyre test, continues to show good performance in SUV dimensions, though like the Goodyear, it appears to lose some grip in the low tes...
Strong:
Subj. Dry Handling, Range, Wet Circle
Weak:
Subj. Noise, Straight Aqua
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of 21
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

The Continental PremiumContact 7 offered very good aquaplaning reserves and short braking distances in all conditions. It delivered dynamic handling characteristics with responsive steering and exc...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Rolling Resistance, Curved Aquaplaning
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of 7
The Best Touring Tyres for 2025 Tested Winner

2025

The PremiumContact 7 continues Continental's strong run of form, matching the Pirelli's overall performance. The tyre clearly prioritized safety with its class-leading wet grip, but the higher nois...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking
Weak:
Noise
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of 10
2025 AZ Summer Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

In dry conditions, the Continental delivers performance nearly matching dedicated sports tyres while providing the best ride comfort in the test. It offers high safety reserves and excellent road f...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking
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8
of 52
2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

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3
of 8
2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Vredestein Ultrac

Summary The Continental PremiumContact 7 delivered an excellent performance, placing in the top three tyres tested. It excelled in wet conditions, leading or placing second in all five wet tests...
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of 9
2024 EV Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Abrasion, Energy Consumption, Wear, Wet Braking, Wet Circle
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of 10
2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test

2024

Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Noise, Curved Aquaplaning
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2024 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test

2024

By far the highest grip and safest tyre in the test.
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Noise, Rolling Resistance, Straight Aqua
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of 9
2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test

2024

The Continental PremiumContact 7 is a true all-rounder, delivering exceptional performance on both wet and dry surfaces. It reacts quickly to driver input and provides a thrilling driving experienc...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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of 6
2024 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test

2024

Very grippy on wet and dry roads, very balanced and safe to drive.
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Curved Aquaplaning, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Noise
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of 21
2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

Exemplary.
Strong:
Dry Braking, Wet Braking, Wet Circle
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of 16
2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test

2024

The Continental PremiumContact 7 excels in driving safety for both dry and wet road conditions in this year's test, achieving the top marks for its excellent steering feedback, safe handling at the...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Wet Braking, Wet Braking - Concrete
Weak:
Price, Straight Aqua
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2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview

2024

Strong:
Dry Braking, Wet Braking
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2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test

2023

This tyre emerged as the clear winner of the test, scoring the highest points in both wet and dry conditions. It offered the shortest braking distances on both wet and dry surfaces and was the fast...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Price, Rolling Resistance
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The BEST Performance Tyres Tested Winner

2023

The Continental PremiumContact 7 demonstrated impressive abilities in handling wet conditions and excelled in new state braking in both cooler and warmer temperatures. While it couldn't quite match...
Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Price, Rolling Resistance, Value, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Braking - Cool
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of 9
Are Budget Tyres Finally Good Enough? 8 Cheap Tyres VS 1 Premium Tyre

2023

It should come as no surprise that the brand new, and premium Continental PremiumContact 7 had a huge lead overall. The PC7 was beaten by a couple of the cheaper tyres in noise and rolling resistan...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Price
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3
of 21
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Weak:
Noise
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1
of 13
Tyre Reviews Best Summer Touring Tyres Winner

2023

Once again Continental have dropped a new tyre to the market, and seriously moved the game on, most noticeably in the wet. Last year it was the SportContact 7, this year it's the PremiumContact 7. ...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Price
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of 48
2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview

2023
Winner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

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