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Continental SportContact 7 Reviews - Page 2

Given 93% while driving a Skoda Octavia (225/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
Best summer tires i have driven . On my FWD 200 Hp Octavia i just cant manage to make them slip in the dry (only launch control manages to make them squeak) and in the wet they are absolutely exemplary . better then the benchmark pilot sport 4s in pretty much everyting . maybe Pirreli PZero PZ5 can beat them by small margin in some categiries or some sizes but on my 225/40 R18 they are incredible and cheaper then michelin or pirreli .
November 4, 2025
Given 70% while driving a BMW M2 Competition (245/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 500 spirited miles
I replaced the factory Micheling PSS with the SC7, after reading numerous reviews full of praise for these tires, including some feedback from M2 owners that claim the SC7 has the same or better steering response than the MPSS. Well that is rubbish. Turn-in is good, yes, but the response is off - I can only imagine the sidewalls are softer than that of the MPSS. This, being a priority for me, ruined the handling of the car, and I threw them off and replaced with a fresh set of MPSS, not wanting to burn myself again. I would not recommend them to owners of M2 C that prioritise steering response over ultimate grip. If you can live with a slightly vague steering - then otherwise the tires are great.
October 31, 2025
Given 79% while driving a BMW M2 Competition (265/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 4,000 spirited miles
After reading a few reviews I decided to replace the Michelin OE tires as all 4 corners were due and I am very impressed. When pushing on the front end had plenty of grip and gave a good consistent feel. Tires don't have too much longer left but that's probably down to how the tires have been used.
October 15, 2025
Given 94% while driving a BMW 535d M Sport (295/30 R19) on a combination of roads for 300 spirited miles
Wow. Just wow for these tires. Imo the best "normal" tire you can put on a car. Grip in all conditions is just unbelievably good. I used to have Bridgestone Potenza Sport in 275/30/19 and they would spin in 4th gear when kickdown from 6th gear. They could not handle the torque and power. But Conti SC7 takes it like a champ! Even in wet i have no wheelspin, aquaplaning is very good. Handling can't say because i adjusted suspension for straight lines. Wear - we'll see how fast 1180nm destroys this set (e.g. Potenza lasts around 5000km - rear set). For now they have around 500-600km and mounted them in May. Comfort is subjective due to coilover suspension and comfort seats, so I have no major complaints. For now I will keep buying them for road use until something better pops up on the market.
August 13, 2025
Given 81% while driving a BMW Bmw i4 m50 (285/35 R20) on mostly town for 1,000 average miles
Bought these to replace Pirelli p zeros fitted new on bmw i4 m50.definitely better dry and wet grip same noise level as Pirelli.i changed Pirelli after 9.000 miles mixture of driving expect these to last about the same staggered set up front 255 35 20 rear 285 30 20 which in my opinion accelerates wear plus weight of car I was advised these are not star rated for bmw yet they are better alround than the star rated Pirelli.
August 13, 2025
Given 81% while driving a Audi a6 avant 3.0 tdi s line (255/35 R20) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
I've gotten about 40k km with these tires, I have fwd car and I've changed front tires with rear tires. For me the tires have been amazing. But unfortunately the tires make a lot of noice.
August 7, 2025
Given 71% while driving a Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI S Line 140bhp (255/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 15,500 average miles
When I first fitted these tires there was a night and day difference in terms of the performance from the Pirelli PZeros and the Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 that were on the car the previous two times. Graip in dry - brilliant, wet - capable, handling - precise. Wear on the front - not that great at all. I kept them on probably longer than I should have due to how much it cost me for all 4 in one hit but the fronts wore way too fast. Rears are still going but I dread to think if I was driving a Quattro how many times I would have changed them if I stuck with them. Due to wear, I think I would try something else. May be Michelins if I can find them at a good price
August 6, 2025
Given 83% while driving a Hyundai I30N (235/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 22,000 average miles
The Continental Sport Contact 7s replaced the OEM Pirelli P Zero PZ4, the difference in dry/wet handling/breaking and general dynamics was a night and day difference. After about 35K kilometres the Continentals SC7s are due for replacement, with a new set are going back on my vehicle. I had thought of trying the Michelin Pilot Sport 4s, or the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, but I was suitably impressed by the Continentals to give them another go.
July 6, 2025
BMW 430d (245/40 R19) on for 0 miles
I bought these tires and immediately gave me traction control issues
I tried to contact continental they told me is not their problem if I didn't bought tires without the bmw/star logo
So for them anyone who have bmw cannot use these tires and if you have issues is just my fault
Never continental again in my life
June 16, 2025
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This is not the fault of Continental, this is the fault of BMW designing too little tolerance in their systems to deal with mismatched tires.
Given 47% while driving a Audi TT S (255/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
They were good at first version.. now they are made very soft sidewalls and no more sporty driving or feedback it's more a tourism tire now.. spirited driving around canyons will last 3000km and sidewalls are gone even with 1.4 negative camber. 300km and 40% of sidewalls are already gone. Very disappointed they are not the same anymore they probably changed compound that's my 3rd set and only 1st set felt as the reviews said.
June 2, 2025
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Just a little context, I have checked with Continental and there has been no upgrades or downgrades of the SportContact 7 since its initial release. If you've been pushing a TTS hard down a mountain pass that wear doesn't seem too bad either, it will clean up a little with some normal driving. If you plan on enjoying your vehicle it might be worth looking into a little more front camber so help protect the outer shoulders.
Given 61% while driving a Toyota GR86 (215/40 R18) on mostly country roads for 700 spirited miles
The biggest POS of a tire I’ve ever had, THREE out of 4 tires had some sort of dip that caused vibration, one so bad at 140kmh that I had to change a “brand new” tire, the other two I kept because it’s kind of tolerable but still pisses me off on a brand-new car. I say “brand new” because after about 1000km of country roads the guy said, “Damn how much have you driven”, I don’t think and hope they will last over 5000km. And it pisses me off because honestly it’s such a good tire on the dry, still haven’t had the chance to test it on the wet. I’ll stick to Michelin for the next set, even if the performance is worse they never fail me.
Yes if you are wondering the wheels are fine, they are brand new after all.
May 29, 2025
Given 77% while driving a BMW M140i F20 (265/35 R18) on a combination of roads for 4,375 spirited miles
Great Tire but only lasted 7.000 km to completely bald.(5000 km to 1.6mm)
Tire wear is horrible.
Just did a 1500km trip on motorway, starting at 1.6mm and finishing bald.
Grip is not worth the wear in my opinion.
Great on track, both withholding temperature and grip.
May 21, 2025

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