Fantastic tires. Previous tires were Michelin ps4. These 7s are possibly better in every department. Highly recommend them. Very impressed.

I was a fanatic customer of Continental for the last 10 years , i have bought for our family cars ,all season , winter contact ts860,870 , Premium 5 , Premium 6, were almost perfect in their behaviour on the road. But the last 5 months with the Continental premium 7 , it was the worst experience i could imagine . Apart Wet and dry braking that was satisfactory .
The handling and the sense of the road is like i have an other , no stable car. Its likefeel the dimension of the tires are 40 % less. The sense of the steering wheel is definetely lighter and almost dangerous. I have gone to the tire shop i bought them and check it from the beginning . Everything was ok apart the behaviour of the tires... I would not recommend it ( Continental premium 7 ) ..

Coming from a winter tire, it was expected for this one to perform far better than the previous one. Surprisingly, Continental is not stiff anymore (had PremiumContact 6 a few years back). Sidewalls are way softer than before, as far as I remember. Direction change response is good, feedback seems fine too. Rolling resistance is also good. And I can see a few mpg improvement (doesn't necessarily mean this one is fuel-friendly, just better than the winter one).
Anyway, initially quite pleased, we will see about wear, but I don't expect them to last too long since the car has 1900kg.
Price was also competitive at ±140 EUR per each.

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Tire Experience Comparison: Nokian eLine 2 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7

I wanted to share this review with you because the Nokian eLine 2 was not a very well-known tire model in the Turkish market; however, it offered an unforgettable driving experience for me. I actively used this tire between 2020 and 2024 and switched to the Continental PremiumContact 7 model as of the summer of 2024. When I evaluate it comparatively, my longing for the eLine 2 has deepened over time.

1. Fuel Consumption
With the PremiumContact 7, I observed an increase in average fuel consumption of approximately 1 liter on the same driving style and routes. This difference significantly increases the cost, especially on long distance drives.

2. Indoor Noise
One of the most negative aspects of the PremiumContact 7 is the high road noise. The noise level in the interior on bad asphalt has never been this disturbing in any summer or winter tire I have used in the past. In fact, it makes more noise than winter tires such as Michelin Alpin 4 and Alpin 6. While this situation is at a level that can cause headaches, even passengers are suggesting technical intervention by attributing the problem to the hub bearings. However, all checks reported that the hubs were intact.

3. Driving Dynamics and Performance
The difference becomes especially evident at higher speeds:
-With the Nokian eLine 2, my vehicle could barely go up to 235 km/h on a steep road.
-It is not even possible to maintain a constant speed above 220 km/h with the PremiumContact 7.

Also, in terms of driving characteristics, Nokian gives the vehicle a more agile, fast and responsive structure; with PremiumContact 7, the vehicle becomes cumbersome and slow to respond. By the way, my vehicle's maintenance is complete and its condition is very good.

4. Wet Ground Performance
Although both tires have safety-oriented designs in wet conditions, the Nokian eLine 2's wet grip performance was noticeably superior.
In sudden rain, puddles and slippery corners, Nokian provides the user with a much greater sense of confidence and stability.
The PremiumContact 7 is not bad in this area, but it feels like the Nokian is one step ahead in terms of hydroplaning resistance and braking distance.

5. Nokian eLine 2 – Pros and Cons
Negatives:

Due to its soft dough, its lifespan may be limited to 3 summer seasons.

In the 3rd season, small parts breaking off and a tendency to get damaged easily on rocky roads are observed.

Positive Aspects:

It is well above its class in terms of silence, road holding, agility and driving comfort.

The feeling of confidence it provides on wet surfaces and during sudden manoeuvres makes it ideal for city driving and long distance driving.

6. Conclusion and Choice
If it were available on the market, my choice would still be the Nokian eLine 2. Although the Continental PremiumContact 7 has strong features on paper, it did not meet my expectations in terms of real user experience. Since driving comfort, interior quietness and agility are especially important for me, the Nokian was more successful in these criteria.

Got these tires for my g21 330d 18inch size 225 front 255 rear, previous tires were bridgestone turanza 6 all 4 225 and PC7 is definately louder, nothing excessive its just that turanza 6 was really quiet, every other thing performance dry/wet/ braking dry/wet has also improved, especially in the wet.
Not much to say other than im very pleased, but considering these are one of the most expensive tires you can buy, its to be expected.
Cant say much about wear so far they look like new, i've had PC6 in the past on my leon FR and they were bald in 10k miles.

So i just bought these tires replacing a pair of Michelin Primacy 4s. The difference is (and i kid you not) night and day.
The road feedback is amazing.
The comfort is amazing -> these take bumps soooo much better than those Michelins.
No problems in rain whatsoever. Grips for ages...well rounded tire.
Ah and btw on my old Golf 7 I had a brand new pait of Premium Contact 6s and i dont think those held a candle to these new PC7s.
Must buy. in my humble oppinion.

With the 395Nm FWD EV, this tire can put down most of the torque, lowering the tire spin speed from 50 to about 35km/h compared to Michelin Pilot Sport 4. While it doesn't give the best road feedback it is a daily commuter tire that has buckets of grip in any condition.

1000+ Miles. Previous tires from the previous owners were Maxxis-somethings with I'd say about 30% of their lifetime left.
Dry grip, warm and cold, has been excellent. In colder weather and at colder temperatures I have been able to get the rear to step out briefly (on a FWD!) before ESC kicks in, at a sharp angle; vs severe understeer on the maxxis, but I attribute that to the wear.
Otherwise, in a straight line, across motorway driving, Peak District roads, and city driving, brilliant grip so far.

Not had a great amount of driving in the wet to rate, but from what I have done, seems as good as any other tire I've tried.
Road Feedback: Not an expert but I'd say you get a lot of feedback out of them.
Handling feels very good, very grippy, able to be pushed a bit.
Wear, initial 1000 miles so not really comparable, but I've had a few times I've said "hmm, have I got tread left?" while looking from afar - but that's just visual I think.
Comfort.... More "clunky" when over potholes or bad road surface, but otherwise very smooth on motorways. Not jarring but certainly not luxurious.

Buy Again: With the same car or anything with more power, I would buy either these or Michelin PS4/5/. I would probably go with an EcoContact or some similar "touring" tire for a more efficient car that I didn't intend to push.

I will buy again. I bought tires new, and drove them for 1 year. I was amazed by wet grip. I felt like it was dry and everyone else was driving slow for no reason (not kidding). In the month may it was supposed to be warm, but it got cold close to 0°C I was worried about grip, but tires still had good traction on a wet cold motorway, which I did not expect. Previously I had older worn tires, and since worn tires have better dry grip, i was less impressed by dry grip. I will buy the PremiumContact 7 again for BMW 3er.

I bought those a year ago, when they just came out. I have to say, i am impressed. Quality of the Continental tires really shines. They were very good in any (summer) weather condition, no problem at all with soaked roads and heavy rains. Comfortable enough, good gas millage, very good grip on both wet and dry. Would buy those anytime again. PS. I wont do that cuz im a tire geek and would probably get the newer models lol. AMAZING TIRE.

Great braking performance in the dry and wet. Sidewalls are quite soft. Rolling resistance is actually quite good, making it quite efficient.

Down from around 8mm to 6.5mm tread after 24000km after 2 rotations.

Customer support from Continental USA is abhorrent though. Because of that, I'll choose another brand next time.

Driven for around 45000 km to its very last breath (front ones), all four will be replaced in a few days by the AllSeasonContact 2 (which I'm very much looking forward to try).

The Continental Premium Contact 7 have displayed an immaculate behaviour both on dry and wet roads of all kinds, in terms of traction, handling, breaking, etc. I have found them sincerely comfortable and never as noisy as some people have previously stated. Guess there are some traits highly subjective.

Referring to safety, the car felt balanced and surely footed, with no complains whatsoever. I couldn't notice any diference in fuel economy when compared to my previous tires (Michelin PS4). The wear has been equal with no issues detected, and perfectly predictable until the very end (only minor misbehaviours when heavy rain has poured on and almost no tread was left to drain it away because of the life-ending wear).

Btw, I drive quite light-heartedly :)

Conclusion: best tires i've run to date (Michelin Primacy 3, Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo, Michelin CC+ and Michelin PS4 are the ones I can compare with).

Tires feel amazing in terms of feed back and grip in wet and dry can get a bit hot on track Quiet and comfortable only down side is wear rate 4800 miles rears down to 4mm in 6 months.

Good grip and a good steering feel but is too loud to use, it feels like the windows are open while driving. I replaced them after one month with Hankook prime4, which are completely silent compared to Contis. I am very disappointed with Continental Premium Contact 7 and I don't recommend buying those tires!

After watching all the reviews I decided to pick these Conties PC7, and I've not regretted it.

The grip in the dry is outstanding, they feel very progressive in turns and provide good feedback through the wheel and audibly when you reach the grip limit.

Wet performance is good as well, only really falling behind if going through big puddles compared to Uniroyals RS5 I've had before.

I've not noticed any increased wear compared to other tires I had, but it might be still too early to tell.