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

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