Comparison: Hankook Ventus Evo vs. Continental PremiumContact 7 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Hankook (85%). In this particular case, the Hankook Ventus Evo has a better rating of 99% compared to 98% of the Continental PremiumContact 7. The first tyre test of Hankook Ventus Evo was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Continental PremiumContact 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the Ventus Evo and the PremiumContact 7 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 97% of Hankook Ventus Evo dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Continental PremiumContact 7 also have A wet ratings.