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245/40 R18 Continental SportContact 7 variants
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Continental SportContact 7 is a summer tyre made in total of 102 sizes, ranging from R18 to R18 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 245/40 R18 is 20mm wider than the narrowest dimension (225) and 80mm narrower than the widest one (325). This tyre profile of 40 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 40% of the tyre width (245mm), which results in 98mm sidewall height. In 245/40 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Continental SportContact 7 - "Y", which is good for speeds up to 300 km/h. In 245/40 R18, SportContact 7 usually competes against Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, which is a tyre from Goodyear with a rating of 93%, compared to 100% of the Continental in question.
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Continental SportContact 7 ( 245/40 ZR18 (97Y) XL EVc )
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£137
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Continental SportContact 7 ( 245/40 ZR18 (97Y) XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £137 |
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mytyres.co.uk
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SportContact 7 XL FR
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£151
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SportContact 7 XL FR | In stock | Free shipping | £151 |
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tyres.pneus.online.uk
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Continental SportContact 7 is made in 102 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 (245/40 R18)
Autobild Summer tyre test 2025 245/35 R19
exemplary
Ranked #1 of 8
The Continental SportContact 7 secured the top position among eight competitors, earning an 'Exemplary' final rating. Testers were particularly impressed by its convincingly sporty handling under various weather conditions, precise steering response, excellent aquaplaning resistance, and short braking distances on dry surfaces. The tire performed exceptionally well in wet handling, wet braking, dry handling, and dry braking, solidifying its status as an outstanding choice for summer driving. However, a slightly increased rolling resistance was noted.
exemplary
Ranked #1 of 8
The Continental SportContact 7 secured the top position among eight competitors, earning an 'Exemplary' final rating. Testers were particularly impressed by its convincingly sporty handling under various weather conditions, precise steering response, excellent aquaplaning resistance, and short braking distances on dry surfaces. The tire performed exceptionally well in wet handling, wet braking, dry handling, and dry braking, solidifying its status as an outstanding choice for summer driving. However, a slightly increased rolling resistance was noted.
| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | |||||
| Continental SportContact 7 | 1- | 2+ | |||||
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2022 245/40 R19
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 10
The Continental SportContact 7 secured an impressive second place out of 10 competitors, earning a final rating of 'Exemplary'. This new sports tire was lauded for its outstanding handling characteristics on dry surfaces, its robust aquaplaning resistance, and its short braking distances. Additionally, it demonstrated secure handling in wet conditions, further solidifying its position. Testers did note a downside, mentioning its moderate rolling comfort as a drawback. Among the disciplines where the tire excelled were dry braking, dry handling, and wet circle cornering, setting a high benchmark in these critical aspects of tire performance.
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 10
The Continental SportContact 7 secured an impressive second place out of 10 competitors, earning a final rating of 'Exemplary'. This new sports tire was lauded for its outstanding handling characteristics on dry surfaces, its robust aquaplaning resistance, and its short braking distances. Additionally, it demonstrated secure handling in wet conditions, further solidifying its position. Testers did note a downside, mentioning its moderate rolling comfort as a drawback. Among the disciplines where the tire excelled were dry braking, dry handling, and wet circle cornering, setting a high benchmark in these critical aspects of tire performance.
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Continental SportContact 7 | 2 | 1- | |||||
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