Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Goodyear (82%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 98% compared to 87% of the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 7 was done in 2023, compared to 2020 when was the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2026 225/50 R17 test, where both the PremiumContact 7 and the Efficient Grip Performance 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental PremiumContact 7 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (83%) of the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 also have A wet ratings. We also know where PremiumContact 7 is made - France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.