Continental PremiumContact 7 - Reviews and tests 2025

Strengths

Exceptional all-weather performance, offering precise steering, outstanding grip, and short braking distances on both wet and dry surfaces for superior safety.

Industry-leading wet performance with excellent aquaplaning resistance and braking in deep water, ensuring reliable handling in adverse conditions.

Fuel-efficient design with low rolling resistance that helps reduce fuel consumption and enhances overall economy.

High durability with a very high predicted mileage, providing long-term reliability and cost-effectiveness.

Sporty and dynamic handling paired with precise steering feedback, delivering an engaging driving experience when new.

Weaknesses

Premium pricing may deter budget-conscious buyers.

Some users report increased external noise on smooth roads, which can detract from ride comfort.

A few notes on a slightly heavier build may affect handling and fuel efficiency under certain conditions.

Performance, notably the sporty appeal, may decline when the tire wears, reducing the engaging driving dynamics.

Performance Analysis: Continental PremiumContact 7

This graph shows how the tyre ranks across different properties compared to other tested tyres. Higher percentile means better performance - 100% means better than every tyre in every test, 0% means worse than every tyre in every test.

50%

Wet braking

Wet circle cornering

Dry handling

Wet handling

Dry braking

Interior noise

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Aquaplaning - cross

Exterior noise

Comparison

Wet road

Continental PremiumContact 7 100%

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 100%

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 95%

Vredestein Ultrac 95%

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 90%

Kumho Ecsta HS52 90%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 90%

Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun 85%

Hankook Ventus Prime 4 85%

Michelin Primacy 4+ 85%

Bridgestone Turanza 6 80%

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 80%

Dry road - safety

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 105%

Continental PremiumContact 7 100%

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 100%

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 100%

Vredestein Ultrac 100%

Hankook Ventus Prime 4 90%

Kumho Ecsta HS52 90%

Bridgestone Turanza 6 85%

Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun 85%

Michelin Primacy 4+ 85%

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 75%

Dry road - sportiness

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 110%

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 105%

Bridgestone Turanza 6 100%

Continental PremiumContact 7 100%

Hankook Ventus Prime 4 100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 100%

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 95%

Kumho Ecsta HS52 95%

Michelin Primacy 4+ 90%

Vredestein Ultrac 90%

Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun 85%

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 80%

Mileage

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 115%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 110%

Michelin Primacy 4+ 110%

Continental PremiumContact 7 100%

Kumho Ecsta HS52 100%

Bridgestone Turanza 6 90%

Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun 80%

Hankook Ventus Prime 4 80%

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 75%

Aquaplaning

Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun 120%

Vredestein Ultrac 115%

Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 110%

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 105%

Bridgestone Turanza 6 100%

Continental PremiumContact 7 100%

Kumho Ecsta HS52 100%

Michelin Primacy 4+ 100%

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 95%

Hankook Ventus Prime 4 90%

Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 70%

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Make

Model

Timeline

2022

Continental PremiumContact 7 was launched and replaced Continental PremiumContact 6.

2023

Continental PremiumContact 7 was tested 6x (Autoklub ČR,...) and won the Autoklub ČR 205/55 R16 test.

2024

Continental PremiumContact 7 was tested 9x (Autobild,...) and won the Autobild 205/55 R16 test.

2025

Continental PremiumContact 7 was tested 7x (Autobild,...) and won the TYRE REVIEWS 225/50 R17 test.

Sizes

Continental PremiumContact 7 is made in 59 sizes, starting from 205/55 R16 up to 315/35 R21.

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Continental PremiumContact 7 in tyre tests

All tyre tests where Continental PremiumContact 7 was featured:

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Autobild Summer tyre test 2025 225/40 R18
exemplary
Ranked #4 of 13

Finishing 4th out of 13 competitors, the Continental PremiumContact 7 received an 'Exemplary' rating in the test. This tire demonstrated exceptional performance with strong aquaplaning resistance, short braking distances, and dynamic handling. It also impressed with convincing durability and outstanding performance in cost effectiveness. The tire excelled particularly in longitudinal aquaplaning and rolling resistance.

Name
Continental PremiumContact 7
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Vibilagare Summer tyre test 2025 235/55 R19
good
Ranked #5 of 6

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	86	35	6
Continental PremiumContact 7	72	44	18
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2025 225/40 R18

Ranked #8 of 52

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	32.6	27.4
Continental PremiumContact 7	34.6	28.3
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Aftonbladet Summer tyre test 2025 225/45 R17
outstanding
Ranked #2 of 10

Name	Points total
Best values in test	9.1
Continental PremiumContact 7	9
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Autozeitung Summer tyre test 2025 225/45 R18
highly recommended
Ranked #2 of 10

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	279	141	139
Continental PremiumContact 7	274	141	133
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2025 215/55 R18
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 8

The Continental PremiumContact 7 secured an impressive 2nd place out of 8 competitors, earning an 'Exemplary' final rating. This tire is recommended by the manufacturer for electric vehicles, praised for its short braking distances, convincing driving dynamics, and good mileage performance. Notably, it excelled in disciplines such as wet handling and wet braking, showcasing its strengths in challenging conditions. However, it did display a slightly increased rolling resistance, which could be a consideration for those prioritizing fuel efficiency or energy usage in electric vehicles.

Name	Wet	Dry	Running costs
Best values in test	1-	2+	1-
Continental PremiumContact 7	1-	2+	2-
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TYRE REVIEWS Summer tyre test 2025 225/50 R17
test winner
Ranked #1 of 7

Name
Continental PremiumContact 7
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ACE Summer tyre test 2024 225/45 R17
highly recommended
Ranked #1 of 10

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	214	47	92	13	5
Continental PremiumContact 7	214	71	123	15	5
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2024 205/55 R16
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 20

Securing a commendable 2nd place among 20 contenders, the Continental PremiumContact 7 demonstrated outstanding prowess across multiple disciplines, earning it an 'Exemplary' final rating. This tire impressively showcased its top-notch profile, excelling with exceptional driving performance on both wet and dry surfaces. Notably, it achieved the shortest braking distances in dry and wet conditions, marking it as a leader in these critical safety aspects. Furthermore, its superior performance extended to wet circle cornering, where it outperformed the competition. Alongside these remarkable achievements, the tire also boasted a good mileage, reinforcing its value and durability. This blend of safety, performance, and longevity highlights the Continental PremiumContact 7 as a superior choice for discerning drivers.

Name
Continental PremiumContact 7
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Autozeitung Summer tyre test 2024 225/45 R17
test winner
Ranked #1 of 9

Clinching the top position out of nine contenders, the Continental PremiumContact 7 emerged as the undisputed test winner. Demonstrating a supreme performance under all conditions, this tyre was praised for its ability to handle both wet and dry surfaces with remarkable prowess. On wet surfaces, it showcased exceptional grip, superior aquaplaning resistance, and leading performances across various measures, establishing itself as the top choice for wet conditions. Despite competing brands focusing on energy efficiency, the Continental PremiumContact 7 prioritized overall performance. It boasted the shortest braking distance, the fastest lap times, and the most stable driving experience on dry surfaces, marking it as the winner of the test. However, it's worth noting that for those prioritizing energy savings, this might not be the optimal choice. The tyre excelled in disciplines such as Dry braking, Dry handling, Safety, Wet braking, Wet circle cornering, Wet handling, and Wet safety, showcasing no weak points in its performance.

Name
Continental PremiumContact 7
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Sportauto Summer tyre test 2024 215/40 R18
test winner
Ranked #1 of 5

Securing the top position among five contestants, the Continental PremiumContact 7 demonstrated exemplary performance, thereby earning the title of "Test Winner". According to the evaluators, this tire provided exceptional grip on both wet and dry surfaces, ensuring a balanced and secure driving experience. It was praised for its outstanding controllability in wet conditions, impressive steering precision, and high level of protection against aquaplaning. On dry roads, its agility, directional stability, and safety were notable advantages. Although there was a slight compromise on rear axle comfort, the overall performance of the Continental PremiumContact 7 was unmatched. It excelled in several key disciplines, including Aquaplaning - cross, Dry braking, Dry handling, Dry handling - objective, Dry steering response, Wet braking, Wet circle cornering, Wet handling, and Wet handling - objective, showcasing its superiority across a wide range of conditions without any weak points.

Name
Continental PremiumContact 7
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2024 225/55 R17
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 10

Securing the second spot out of ten contenders, the Continental PremiumContact 7 made a notable impression with a final rating denoting it as 'Exemplary'. This tire distinguished itself as a top performer with a well-balanced high-performance potential, showcasing dynamic and sporty handling on dry surfaces coupled with precise steering response and excellent feedback. It also demonstrated very good safety margins against aquaplaning, boasting short braking distances on both wet and dry roads, and the benefit of fuel-saving rolling resistance. A notable downside, however, is its high price level. Its supremacy was particularly evident in several key areas, including its unmatched performance in aquaplaning - longitudinal, dry handling, rolling resistance, wet braking, and wet circle cornering, underlining its exceptional capabilities across a broad range of critical performance metrics.

Name	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	1-	2+	2+	2+
Continental PremiumContact 7	2+	2+	2+	2-
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ADAC Summer tyre test 2024 215/55 R17
good
Ranked #1 of 16

The Continental PremiumContact 7 emerged as a leading performer, securing the first position out of 16 competitors, an impressive feat highlighting its excellence. The tire distinguished itself with an exceptional balance, showcasing top-rated capabilities on both dry and wet surfaces as acknowledged by its final rating of 'Good'. Notably, it excelled in driving comfort, dry braking, dry handling, wet braking, and wet handling, surpassing all other contenders in these crucial disciplines. On dry surfaces, it set the benchmark by offering superior steering feedback, safety at the limit, and the shortest stopping distance from 100 km/h. Similarly, on wet roads, it achieved the shortest braking distances, ensuring a high level of safety and manageability through the wet handling course. However, the tire displayed some weaknesses in aquaplaning performance, specifically longitudinal aquaplaning, where it did not perform as well. Further, it earned commendation for its very high projected mileage and low fuel consumption, despite a slightly heavier weight potentially affecting its environmental rating. Overall, the Continental PremiumContact 7 redefined standards in safety, balancing its exceptional performance with sustainable attributes.

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	1,6	1,7
Continental PremiumContact 7	2,6	1,7
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Automotorsport Summer tyre test 2024 235/55 R18
test winner
Ranked #1 of 8

Securing the top position among eight competitors, the Continental PremiumContact 7 emerged as the undeniable test winner, a testament to its outstanding performance. Testers lavished praise on the tyre for its exceptional grip on wet surfaces and its capability to prevent aquaplaning reliably. Its strong adherence and precision on dry curves further cemented its reputation, alongside notable ride comfort. However, it wasn't without its drawbacks; a slightly louder rolling noise and increased rolling resistance, which could impact fuel efficiency, were noted. What set this tyre apart in the competition were its unparalleled achievements across various disciplines. It excelled in Comfort, Dry Braking, Dry Handling (both subjective and objective assessments), Dry Lane Changing, Dry Steering Response, Wet Braking, Wet Handling (again, both subjective and objective assessments), and Wet Side Guide, demonstrating a wide-ranging proficiency that left no aspect of performance wanting.

Name
Continental PremiumContact 7
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Vibilagare Summer tyre test 2024 215/55 R17

Ranked #1 of 9

Name	Points total
Best values in test	87
Continental PremiumContact 7	87
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Ranked #1 of 55

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	35,4	25,8
Continental PremiumContact 7	35,4	25,8
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Tyre Reviews Summer tyre test 2023 225/40 R18
test winner
Ranked #1 of 6

Name
Continental PremiumContact 7
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ACE Summer tyre test 2023 225/45 R18
highly recommended
Ranked #2 of 10

Name	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	71	54	19	7
Continental PremiumContact 7	71	52	19	4
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2023 225/45 R18
outstanding
Ranked #3 of 20

The Continental PremiumContact 7 achieved an impressive third place out of 20 competitors, earning the accolade of 'Outstanding'. This tire stood out for its brand-new summer tread pattern, which was praised for sporty and dynamic handling capabilities, precise steering responsiveness, good mileage, and cost-effectiveness. Despite its noteworthy performance, the higher price point was cited as a drawback. However, this didn't detract from its overall excellent assessment. With such a balanced mix of features, the PremiumContact 7 presented itself as a top choice for drivers seeking reliability and performance in their summer tire selection.

Name	Wet	Dry	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	1-	1
Continental PremiumContact 7	2+	2+	2+
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Autoklub ČR Summer tyre test 2023 205/55 R16

Ranked #1 of 19

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	104,7	106	103,4
Continental PremiumContact 7	104,7	106	103,3
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Source: www.autoklub.cz

Autobild Summer tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Ranked #5 of 50

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	58.1	24.8
Continental PremiumContact 7	59	25.3
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Source: www.autobild.de

Tyre Reviews Summer tyre test 2023 205/55 R16
test winner
Ranked #1 of 13

Name
Continental PremiumContact 7
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Test ratings distribution

100% (15x)				85% (2x)
Highly recommended	Exemplary	Test winner	Outstanding	Good
3x	4x	6x	2x	2x

Ratings x Wheel size

R16	R17	R18	R19
100% (2x)	97.5% (6x)	100% (8x)	85% (1x)

Ratings x Width

205/xx Rxx	215/xx Rxx	225/xx Rxx	235/xx Rxx
100% (2x)	95% (3x)	100% (10x)	92.5% (2x)

FAQ

Where is Continental PremiumContact 7 made?
Continental PremiumContact 7 is made in France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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