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Continental PremiumContact 7 - Test Results

Test Statistics

33

Tests Completed

2nd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

8th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across 33 tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 shows consistently elite real-world performance, reflected in a very strong average overall position (2.7) and 4 outright test wins. The dominant pattern is safety-centric grip: it repeatedly leads wet braking and is frequently among the quickest in wet handling, while also delivering class-leading dry braking in many comparative groups. This makes it one of the most reliably high-performing summer touring tires across a wide range of sizes and vehicle types (including EV and SUV fitments).

Its recurring compromises are not in grip but in ownership/comfort metrics: price/value is often poor versus peers, rolling resistance/energy efficiency is frequently mid-pack to weak (notably in EV-focused tests), and noise is commonly average-to-below-average. Aquaplaning results are more variable than its braking/handling dominance, with several tests showing only mid-pack straight/curved aquaplaning despite excellent wet stopping distances.

Performance Strengths
  • Wet Weather Braking & Wet Grip Safety Strong
    • 1st wet braking in 2026 Vi Bilagare (35.5 m, 1/10) and 1st wet braking in 2026 Auto Zeitung 18" (53.2 m, 1/10)
    • 1st wet braking in 2026 ADAC (30.1 m, 1/16) and 1st wet braking in 2024 ADAC (28.5 m, 1/16)
    • 1st wet braking in 2024 AutoBild Summer (40.3 m, 1/21) and 1st wet braking in 2024 Auto Bild EV (37.7 m, 1/9)
  • Balanced Handling (Dry & Wet) / Overall Dynamic Performance Strong
    • Overall 1/10 in 2026 Auto Zeitung 18" with 1st wet handling (69.8 s) and 2nd dry handling (+0.5% from best)
    • Overall 1/9 in 2024 Auto Zeitung with 1st dry handling (75.3 s) and 1st wet handling (77.7 s)
    • Test winner 1/13 in 2026 Tire Reviews summer test with 1st wet handling and 1st wet circle; described as "best all-rounder"
  • Dry Braking Performance Strong
    • 1st dry braking in 2026 Vi Bilagare (41.8 m, 1/10) and 1st dry braking in 2026 Auto Zeitung 18" (32.8 m, 1/10)
    • 1st dry braking in 2024 ADAC (35.4 m, 1/16) and 1st dry braking in 2024 AutoBild Summer (35.4 m, 1/21)
    • 1st dry braking in 2024 AMS SUV test (34.1 m, 1/8) and 1st dry braking in 2023 Tire Reviews touring test (35.27 m, 1/13)
  • Wear / Mileage Potential (often top-tier among premiums) Moderate
    • 3rd wear in 2026 AutoBild summer (56,350 km, 3/20) and 3rd wear in 2024 ADAC (60,300 km, 3/16)
    • 1st wear in 2024 Auto Bild EV test (36,885 km, 1/8) and 3rd wear in 2023 AutoBild UHP test (51,600 km, 3/20)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Value / Purchase Price & Cost-per-km Strong
    • 20/20 value in 2026 AutoBild summer test (+57.9% from best), noted as "most expensive per kilometre" despite high projected mileage
    • 9/10 value in 2026 Auto Zeitung 18" (+44.2% from best) and 17/20 value in 2024 AutoBild Summer (+72.7% from best)
    • 15/16 price position in 2024 ADAC (price 174, 15/16; +83.2% from best) and 13/13 price position in 2023 Tire Reviews touring (price +98.9% from best)
  • Rolling Resistance / Energy Efficiency (incl. EV range impact) Moderate
    • 10/12 rolling resistance in 2026 Tire Reviews summer test (+31.8% from best) and 13/14 rolling resistance in 2025 UTAC/Aftonbladet (+5.8% from best, 13/14)
    • 8/8 rolling resistance in 2025 AutoBild EV test (+30.7% from best) with 8/8 range (344.4 km, +16% from best)
    • 7/8 rolling resistance in 2024 AMS SUV test (+16.7% from best, 7/8)
  • Noise / Refinement Consistency (often mid-pack to weak) Moderate
    • 20/21 noise in 2023 AutoBild UHP test (74 dB, 20/21) and 16/21 noise in 2024 AutoBild Summer (74.1 dB, 16/21)
    • 8/8 noise in 2024 AMS SUV test (+5.6% from best) and 7/7 noise in 2025 Touring test (73.2 dB, 7/7)
    • 11/13 noise in 2026 Tire Reviews summer test (73.1 dB, 11/13) and 11/13 noise in 2023 Tire Reviews touring (72.2 dB, 11/13)
  • Aquaplaning Performance Variability (not as dominant as braking/handling) Moderate
    • 2024 ADAC: straight aquaplaning 15/16 (+5.7% from best) and curved aquaplaning 14/16 (+20% from best)
    • 2024 AutoBild Summer: curved aquaplaning 11/21 (+11.9% from best) and straight aquaplaning 9/21 (+5% from best)
    • 2026 Vi Bilagare: straight aquaplaning 6/10 (+1.3% from best) and wet circle only 6/10 (+2% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

4
of 7
2026 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test

2026
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo

Continental PremiumContact 7 is the most balanced tire in the test, sitting right in the middle between sport and comfort. It delivers high steering precision, quick turn-in response, safe balance,...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Subj. Wet Handling
Weak:
Rolling Resistance
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of 10
2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tire Test

2026

Continental PremiumContact 7 takes the overall win with the best balance of properties across all tests. The character leans sporty with sharp steering response, yet the tire stays calm and predict...
Strong:
Rough Noise, Subj. Noise, Dry Braking, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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6
of 20
2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test

2026
Winner: Hankook Ventus Evo

The Continental PremiumContact 7 finishes sixth with a balanced all-round profile across wet and dry tests. Wet handling and braking are both strong, and dry braking is competitive. Tread wear afte...
Strong:
Abrasion
Weak:
Value
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of 13
The BEST Summer Tires for 2026 Tested and Rated Winner

2026

The Continental PremiumContact 7 finished a joint test winner with the Pirelli Cinturato C3. The PC7 set the quickest wet handling time and was also 1st on the wet circle, while staying very close ...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Curved Aquaplaning, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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of 16
2026 ADAC Summer Tire Test

2026

The PremiumContact 7 was the clear test winner. ADAC praise its “balanced” performance: it offers the best safety on dry and wet roads, high reserves in the limit range and short braking distan...
Strong:
Fuel Consumption, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Braking - Concrete
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of 10
2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tire Test

2026

The Continental Premium Contact 7 is the clear winner of this test, and its advantage comes mainly from wet performance. It collects the highest scores in almost every wet test, including the short...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Straight Aqua, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Value
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of 6
2026 Netzwelt Mid Range Summer Tire Test

2026

The Continental PremiumContact 7 is the test winner and the most expensive tire in the group. Grip is high on both wet and dry surfaces, with direct steering response and good feedback. The balance...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Wet Braking
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of 50
2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking?

2026
Winner: Linglong Sport Master

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4
of 7
2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tire Test

2025
Winner: Falken ZIEX ZE320

The Continental performed competently yet fell short of the leaders. The tire exhibited a pronounced tendency to understeer, and testers said it was occasionally a bit too eager, pressing the rear ...
Strong:
Subj. Noise, Dry Braking, Wet Braking
Weak:
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Dry Handling
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4
of 8
2025 Teknikens Varld Summer Tire Test

2025
Winner: Pirelli Scorpion

The Continental PremiumContact 7 delivered consistent, high-level performance across most test categories with no significant weaknesses. Like Goodyear, it excelled in the moose test, showing excel...
Strong:
Wet Handling
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3
of 7
2025 Al Volante Summer Tire Test

2025
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato C3

Continental's PremiumContact 7 takes third place with standout wet braking performance and excellent overall wet handling. It provides good aquaplaning resistance and solid lap times in wet conditi...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Wet Braking
Weak:
Straight Aqua
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2
of 14
2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test

2025
Winner: Michelin Primacy 5

The Continental PremiumContact 7 offers top-class grip and handling on wet roads with precise steering feel in all situations. It achieved the best braking distance on dry roads in the test. Some t...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Handling
Weak:
Rolling Resistance
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of 8
2025 EV Tire Test

2025
Winner: Hankook iON Evo

Continental's PremiumContact 7 delivered the shortest wet braking distance (39.4m) and strong dry performance. Despite having the highest rolling resistance in the test (7.66 kg/t) and lowest range...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Noise, Range, Rolling Resistance
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of 7
2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tire Test

2025
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

The Continental PremiumContact 7, which won last year's summer tire test, continues to show good performance in SUV dimensions, though like the Goodyear, it appears to lose some grip in the low tes...
Strong:
Subj. Dry Handling, Range, Wet Circle
Weak:
Subj. Noise, Straight Aqua
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of 21
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

The Continental PremiumContact 7 offered very good aquaplaning reserves and short braking distances in all conditions. It delivered dynamic handling characteristics with responsive steering and exc...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Rolling Resistance, Curved Aquaplaning
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of 7
The Best Touring Tires for 2025 Tested Winner

2025

The PremiumContact 7 continues Continental's strong run of form, matching the Pirelli's overall performance. The tire clearly prioritized safety with its class-leading wet grip, but the higher nois...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking
Weak:
Noise
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2
of 10
2025 AZ Summer Tire Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

In dry conditions, the Continental delivers performance nearly matching dedicated sports tires while providing the best ride comfort in the test. It offers high safety reserves and excellent road f...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking
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8
of 52
2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

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3
of 8
2024 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

2024
Winner: Vredestein Ultrac

Summary The Continental PremiumContact 7 delivered an excellent performance, placing in the top three tires tested. It excelled in wet conditions, leading or placing second in all five wet tests...
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2
of 9
2024 EV Tire Test

2024
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Abrasion, Energy Consumption, Wear, Wet Braking, Wet Circle
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1
of 10
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test

2024

Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Noise, Curved Aquaplaning
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of 8
2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test

2024

By far the highest grip and safest tire in the test.
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Noise, Rolling Resistance, Straight Aqua
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of 9
2024 AZ Summer Tire Test

2024

The Continental PremiumContact 7 is a true all-rounder, delivering exceptional performance on both wet and dry surfaces. It reacts quickly to driver input and provides a thrilling driving experienc...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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of 6
2024 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test

2024

Very grippy on wet and dry roads, very balanced and safe to drive.
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Curved Aquaplaning, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Noise
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of 21
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test

2024
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

Exemplary.
Strong:
Dry Braking, Wet Braking, Wet Circle
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1
of 16
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test

2024

The Continental PremiumContact 7 excels in driving safety for both dry and wet road conditions in this year's test, achieving the top marks for its excellent steering feedback, safe handling at the...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Wet Braking, Wet Braking - Concrete
Weak:
Price, Straight Aqua
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of 55
2024 Summer Tire Market Overview

2024

Strong:
Dry Braking, Wet Braking
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1
of 8
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test

2023

This tire emerged as the clear winner of the test, scoring the highest points in both wet and dry conditions. It offered the shortest braking distances on both wet and dry surfaces and was the fast...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Price, Rolling Resistance
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of 6
The BEST Performance Tires Tested Winner

2023

The Continental PremiumContact 7 demonstrated impressive abilities in handling wet conditions and excelled in new state braking in both cooler and warmer temperatures. While it couldn't quite match...
Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Price, Rolling Resistance, Value, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Braking - Cool
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1
of 9
Are Budget Tires Finally Good Enough? 8 Cheap Tires VS 1 Premium Tire

2023

It should come as no surprise that the brand new, and premium Continental PremiumContact 7 had a huge lead overall. The PC7 was beaten by a couple of the cheaper tires in noise and rolling resistan...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Price
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3
of 21
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test

2023
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Weak:
Noise
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1
of 13
Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires Winner

2023

Once again Continental have dropped a new tire to the market, and seriously moved the game on, most noticeably in the wet. Last year it was the SportContact 7, this year it's the PremiumContact 7. ...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Price
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of 48
2023 Summer Tire Market Overview

2023
Winner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

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