Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Continental SportContact 7 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Continental (88%). In this particular case, the Continental SportContact 7 has a better rating of 100% compared to 87% of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza Sport was done in 2021, compared to 2022 when was the Continental SportContact 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the TYRE REVIEWS 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Potenza Sport and the SportContact 7 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 81% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (88%) of the Continental SportContact 7 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Potenza Sport is made in Poland/Hungary and SportContact 7 is made in Czech Republic/Slovakia/Portugal.