Segment
1. Continental SportContact 7 Premium2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Premium
Comparison: Continental SportContact 7 vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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The Continental SportContact 7 beats its counterpart, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport, with the former scooping a 100% rating in our review and the latter coming in slightly lesser at 87%. The Continental SportContact 7, a summer tyre made in CZ; SK; PT, particularly stands out due to its superior dry braking features and excellent comfort. On the other hand, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport, manufactured in PL; HU, scores high in wet handling capabilities.
Legendary for its grip in the dry, the Continental SportContact 7 delivers an ideal balance along with average aquaplaning performance. In contrast, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport showcases commendable dry aspects, good wet traits, and a high predicted lifespan. However, it suffers a bit due to its slightly heavier weight and higher fuel consumption.
Over various tire test performances, the Continental SportContact 7 consistently outperformed the Bridgestone Potenza Sport. For example, in the TyreReviews.com 2025 test, the SportContact 7 units displayed unparalleled grip in dry conditions, superior comfort, quick steering paired with excellent noise and good rolling resistance- hence landing the top spot. Though Bridgestone Potenza sport also had its fair share of success in test results from autobild 2024 and SportAuto which pointed out its impressive wet grip and dynamic handling abilities.
If noise reduction and comfort are your priority, the Continental SportContact 7 will work best as it has been reported to produce less noise. On the other hand, if agility and the need to drive in wet conditions are high on your list, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport would be a better option as it excels in wet handling. Take note that both tyres have been replaced by new models, find them here: Continental SportContact 7's replacement and Bridgestone Potenza Sport's replacement.
In summary, both the Continental SportContact 7 and the Bridgestone Potenza Sport from manufacturers Continental and Bridgestone respectively, are excellent tyre choices. Still, the Continental SportContact 7 takes the full score with its unparalleled performance and higher rating. The ultimate choice will, however, depend on your distinct tyre needs and driving conditions.
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1. Continental SportContact 7 Outstanding2. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Very good
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Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
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(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
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Mutual tests
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| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Highly recommended | |||||||
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,5 | |||||
| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Good | 2,4 | 1,5 | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Good | 2,8 | 1,5 | |||||
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| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Very good | |||||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Very good | |||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | 2- | |||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2- | |||
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| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Outstanding | |||||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Very good | |||||||
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| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Very good | |||||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Very good | |||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Outstanding | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Outstanding | 2+ | 2+ | |||||
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| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Test winner | |||||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Test winner | |||||||
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| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Outstanding | |||||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Good + | |||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 1- | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Good | 2 | 2+ | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
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| Best values in test | 9,3 | 7,2 | 7,2 | 6,3 | |||
| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Outstanding | 9,3 | 8,9 | 9,4 | 10 | |||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Very good | 8,2 | 9,0 | 8,0 | 6,3 | |||
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| Best values in test | 1 | ||||||
| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Test winner | 1 | ||||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Recommended | 1 | ||||||
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