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Comparison: Century Qirin 990 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7 (2026)

CenturyCentury

Qirin 990

R13
VS
Continental PremiumContact 7Premium
ContinentalContinental

PremiumContact 7

9.8
R16 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Century) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Century (0%). The first tyre test of Century Qirin 990 was done in 2024, compared to 2023 when was the Continental PremiumContact 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Vibilagare 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the Qirin 990 and the PremiumContact 7 were tested.

Test Profile

Century
Qirin 990
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Number of tests
1
31
Best position
#9
#1
Average position
9.0
2.3
Latest test
2024
2026
Available sizes
—
69

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Century Qirin 990
50%
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Dry braking
Century Qirin 990
60%
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Dry handling
Century Qirin 990
40%
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Wet
Confidence
Century Qirin 990
60%
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Century Qirin 990
80%
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Century Qirin 990
60%
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Wet braking
Century Qirin 990
40%
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Wet circle cornering
Century Qirin 990
60%
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Wet handling
Century Qirin 990
40%
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Century Qirin 990
100%
Continental PremiumContact 7
80%
Comfort
Century Qirin 990
100%
Continental PremiumContact 7
60%
Exterior noise
Century Qirin 990
100%
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Costs
Confidence
Century Qirin 990
100%
Continental PremiumContact 7
80%
Rolling resistance
Century Qirin 990
100%
Continental PremiumContact 7
80%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
VibilagareVibilagare
Summer
2024215/55 R17View

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