Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Kleber Dynaxer HP5
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 71
- TR Score
- 8.3/10
- Owners say
- 90% · 6
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the Continental PremiumContact 7 finished ahead 4 times and the Dynaxer HP5 not once. The PremiumContact 7 stopped 6.7% shorter in the wet; the Dynaxer HP5 had 9.9% lower rolling resistance.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Continental PremiumContact 7 if you prioritize wet-road safety, grip and confidence (especially for mixed weather, faster roads, or drivers who want the widest safety margin). Choose the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 if your priority is lower purchase price and lower running costs (rolling resistance), plus slightly lower noise-best for calmer driving where you can accept longer wet stopping distances and less wet-limit performance.
Where the PremiumContact 7 is stronger
- Consistently shorter braking distances in both dry and wet across all shared tests (e.g., wet braking 42.7 m vs 46.7 m; dry braking 34.3 m vs 34.9 m)
- Stronger wet grip and control: faster wet handling and better lateral grip/aquaplaning resistance (e.g., wet handling 69.4 s vs 73.7 s; wet circle 0.801 vs 0.711)
- More confidence at the limit in subjective ratings (notably higher subjective wet and dry handling scores in AutoBild/Motor)
Where the Dynaxer HP5 is stronger
- Lower rolling resistance in every shared test where measured (approx. 7-15% better), supporting lower fuel/energy use
- Lower measured noise in every shared test where measured (typically ~0.5-1.2 dB advantage)
- Stronger value proposition in AutoBild (much lower price/1000: 12.54 vs 17.39) with low abrasion
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
PremiumContact 7 vs Dynaxer HP5 at a glance
| Category | PremiumContact 7 | Gap | Dynaxer HP5 |
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| Shared tests won4 shared tests | 4 | 0 | |
| Dry10 measurements | 10 | The PremiumContact 7 stopped 3.5% shorter in the dry (4 tests) | 0 |
| Wet18 measurements | 18 | The PremiumContact 7 stopped 6.7% shorter in the wet (4 tests) | 0 |
| Comfort6 measurements | 0 | The Dynaxer HP5 was 0.7 dB quieter (3 tests) | 3 |
| Value5 measurements | 1 | The Dynaxer HP5 had 9.9% lower rolling resistance (3 tests) | 4 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | The PremiumContact 7 by 1.2 | 8.3/10 |
| Owner rating71 and 6 reviews | 82% | The Dynaxer HP5 by 8 points | 90% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 74% | The Dynaxer HP5 by 6 points | 80% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | +40.4% | The PremiumContact 7 was dearer in 2 of 2 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 56 | 40 sizes made in both | 99 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 4 tests in 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | PremiumContact 7 | Field | Dynaxer HP5 |
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| 2026 Motor Summer Tire Test | P1 of 9 | P7 of 9 | |
| 2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test | P6 of 20 | P19 of 20 | |
| The BEST Summer Tires for 2026 Tested and Rated | P1 of 12 | P7 of 12 | |
| 2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | P6 of 50 | P19 of 50 |
Performance profile
12 measurements from the 4 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
PremiumContact 7
Dynaxer HP5
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. 5 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
PremiumContact 7
Dynaxer HP5
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
PremiumContact 7
Dynaxer HP5
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the PremiumContact 7 82% from 71 reviews and the Dynaxer HP5 90% from 6. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | PremiumContact 7 | Gap | Dynaxer HP5 | Wins | ||||||||||||||||
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| 115 | 3.5% | 120 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 73.35 | 2.2% | 74.97 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 61.8 | 0.6% | 61.5 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 116 | 6.7% | 124 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 68.55 | 5.9% | 72.89 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 51.1 | 3.7% | 49.3 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 1.8 | 12.7% | 1.6 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 13.28 | 5.3% | 14 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 50 | 2.2% | 48.9 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 12.2 | 7.8% | 11.3 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 70.63 | 0.7 dB | 69.9 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 35,014 | 12.2% | 31,218 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 5.7 | 9.9% | 5.08 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 1,302 | 13.8% | 1,122 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the PremiumContact 7 scores 9.5 and the Dynaxer HP5 8.3 out of 10.
| PremiumContact 7 | Category | Dynaxer HP5 | ||
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| 94 | Dry | 69 | ||
| 97 | Wet | 60 | ||
| 36 | Comfort | 47 | ||
| 67 | Value | 81 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| PremiumContact 7 | Category | Dynaxer HP5 | ||
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| 9.2 | Dry Grip | 9.3 | ||
| 9.2 | Wet Grip | 9 | ||
| 8.3 | Road Feedback | 8.7 | ||
| 8.4 | Handling | 8.5 | ||
| 7.3 | Wear | 10 | ||
| 7.5 | Comfort | 9.5 | ||
Owners rate the PremiumContact 7 82% from 71 reviews and the Dynaxer HP5 90% from 6. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Continental PremiumContact 7
- 82%from 71 reviews
- 74%would buy again
- 704,882 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners are largely impressed with the Continental PremiumContact 7, rating it 82.9% on average with no outright negative reviews, and the standout theme is strong, confidence-inspiring grip in both dry and wet conditions. Nearly half of owners mention excellent dry and wet grip, often backed up by praise for secure handling and stability. The main drawback is refinement: around a quarter to a third of owners report notable road noise, and a similar share are disappointed by tread life, with wear sometimes described as quicker than expected. Comfort is generally viewed positively overall, though opinions vary, and steering feel is more mixed than the outright grip levels suggest.
- Strong dry grip and traction
- Very confident wet grip
- Secure, planted handling in the dry
- Comfortable ride over bumps and on longer runs
- Noticeable road noise, especially on coarse surfaces
- Tread life can be disappointing for a premium tire
- Steering feel/precision can be inconsistent (some find it vague)
Summarised by AI from 58 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 71 PremiumContact 7 reviewsThe PremiumContact 7 offers a great balance of touring longevity, comfort, and sufficiently precise handling to keep you safe at higher speeds and in unexpected situations. These tires provide near-perfect grip across various conditions, performing exceptionally well on both dry and wet roads. On the other hand, they can get a bit noisy on rough surfaces.
Kleber Dynaxer HP5
- 90%from 6 reviews
- 80%would buy again
- 5,800 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 tire delivers strong overall performance, with frequent praise for quiet running, a soft/comfortable ride, and confident grip-especially in wet conditions. Most high-scoring reviews describe stable, safe handling and good value for money. One lower-scoring review notes noticeably softer sidewalls leading to imprecise high-speed response compared with Goodyear Asymmetric 6, suggesting handling sharpness may not satisfy drivers wanting a firmer, sportier feel.
- Quiet/low road noise
- Comfortable, soft ride and good bump absorption
- Good grip and confident handling (notably in wet)
- Good value for money
Summarised by AI from 6 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 6 Dynaxer HP5 reviewsOnly have them for a few days, but initial impressions are great.
Grip and handling are very good, very quiet, and soft/smooth over road cracks. Recommended.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 56 sizes of the PremiumContact 7 and 99 of the Dynaxer HP5, 40 of them made in both.
| Category | PremiumContact 7 | Dynaxer HP5 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 56 sizes, 16 to 21 inch | 99 sizes, 16 to 21 inch |
| Made in both | 40 sizes 205/55 R16205/60 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16225/55 R16205/45 R17205/55 R17215/45 R17215/50 R17215/55 R17215/60 R17215/65 R17and 28 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A100% | A100%B0% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C74%B26% | B63%C37% |
| EU label noise | 71-73 dB B100% | 70-73 dB B100% |
| On the market since | 2022 | 2025 |
| Replaced | Continental Premium Contact 6 | - |
| Awards | Recommended: Best Tires for Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: Summer Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2024) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The PremiumContact 7 was the dearer tire in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 40.4% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
Continental's PremiumContact 7 and Kleber's Dynaxer HP5 sit in the same broad category-summer premium-touring tires for everyday passenger cars-but the shared test data shows they're tuned for quite different priorities. Across four overlapping 2026 comparisons in two common sizes (225/45 R17 and 245/45 R19), the Continental consistently targets maximum grip and safety margins, particularly on wet roads.
The Kleber, a value-oriented alternative, shows a more efficiency/comfort-led character. It repeatedly tests quieter with lower rolling resistance and, in the AutoBild dataset, it also looks strong on “cost metrics” (price and abrasion). The trade-off is that it gives away meaningful wet performance versus the Continental-enough to move it from mid-pack to back-of-pack overall in the harsher 245/45 R19 group tests.
Conclusion
If you're choosing on objective safety performance, the Continental PremiumContact 7 is the clear winner across the shared evidence. It beats the Kleber in every wet and dry dynamic metric reported: wet braking advantages range from about 4.8% (43.3 m vs 45.5 m in Motor) to 8.6-8.7% (42.7 m vs 46.7 m in AutoBild; 27.3 m vs 29.9 m in the braking supertest), and it also leads decisively in wet handling and lateral grip (e.g., wet handling 69.4 s vs 73.7 s in Motor; wet circle grip 0.801 vs 0.711). Those aren't “rounding error” gaps-on real roads they translate into more emergency-braking margin and more stability when the surface is saturated.
The Kleber Dynaxer HP5 makes most sense when running costs, refinement and purchase price matter more than outright wet grip. It is consistently quieter (e.g., 65.6 vs 66.1 dB; 71.8 vs 72.7 dB; 72.3 vs 73.1 dB) and consistently more energy efficient (rolling resistance advantages of roughly 7-15% depending on the test). AutoBild also highlights a major value advantage (12.54 vs 17.39 price/1000) and lower measured abrasion, but it simultaneously flags the Kleber's wet grip as the limiting factor and notes more vague behavior at the limit-exactly what the numbers reflect. Practical takeaway: pick the Continental if wet safety and all-round top performance are the priority; pick the Kleber if you mainly want a quieter, cheaper-to-run summer tire and you're prepared to drive more conservatively in the wet.
PremiumContact 7 vs Dynaxer HP5: your questions
Is the Continental PremiumContact 7 or the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 the better tire?
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the Continental PremiumContact 7 finished ahead 4 times and the Dynaxer HP5 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the PremiumContact 7 scores 9.5 and the Dynaxer HP5 8.3 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the PremiumContact 7 or the Dynaxer HP5?
The PremiumContact 7 led 18 of the 18 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.7% shorter in the wet across 4 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The PremiumContact 7 led 10 of the 10 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.5% shorter in the dry across 4 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Dynaxer HP5 had 9.9% lower rolling resistance (3 tests). Owners rate wear 7.3/10 for the PremiumContact 7 and 10/10 for the Dynaxer HP5.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Dynaxer HP5 was 0.7 dB quieter (3 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.5/10 for the PremiumContact 7 and 9.5/10 for the Dynaxer HP5.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the PremiumContact 7 82% from 71 reviews and the Dynaxer HP5 90% from 6. 74% of PremiumContact 7 owners would buy it again, against 80% for the Dynaxer HP5.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the PremiumContact 7 was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 40.4% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The PremiumContact 7 is made in 56 sizes (16 to 21 inch) and the Dynaxer HP5 in 99 (16 to 21 inch). 40 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the PremiumContact 7 is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Dynaxer HP5 A and B.
Which is the newer tire?
The Dynaxer HP5 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2025, the PremiumContact 7 in 2022. The PremiumContact 7 replaced the Continental Premium Contact 6.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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