The Continental UltraContact UC7 is a summer touring tire with strong dry handling and braking in its single test, plus generally favorable owner comments on noise. Comfort is divided, and owner aquaplaning concerns contrast with the test's strong standing-water result.
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Owners say73%from 11 owner reviews60% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesDry, ValueComfortRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated August 2026.
How good is the Continental UltraContact UC7 in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Continental UltraContact UC7 stops 1.6% longer than premium rivals, 1.7% longer than mid-range rivals and 5.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 35/100, and owners rate it 6.7/10 in the wet from 11 reviews.
How good is the Continental UltraContact UC7 in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Continental UltraContact UC7 stops 3.3% shorter than premium rivals, 3.2% shorter than mid-range rivals and 8.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 99/100, and owners rate it 8.4/10 in the dry from 11 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Continental UltraContact UC7?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Continental UltraContact UC7's rolling resistance is 2.4% lower than premium rivals, 0.6% higher than mid-range rivals and 2.5% higher than budget rivals.
What do owners say about the Continental UltraContact UC7?
Across 11 owner ratings the Continental UltraContact UC7 averages 73%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.4 out of 10 and Road Feedback lowest at 6.6. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 80% of owners score it 70% or better.
How comfortable and quiet are the Continental UltraContact UC7?
Owners rate the Continental UltraContact UC7 7.2 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 10 reviews.
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How well do the Continental UltraContact UC7 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Continental UltraContact UC7 8.1 out of 10 for wear across 10 reviews. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 2,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Continental UltraContact UC7 again?
60% of owners say they would buy the Continental UltraContact UC7 again, based on the 10 owner reviews that answered the question. 20% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What does the Continental UltraContact UC7 replace?
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The Continental UltraContact UC7 receives mixed owner feedback, with low noise and everyday grip more convincing than comfort or steering. Four of ten owners praise noise, and three each praise dry and wet grip. Comfort is evenly split, while three owners criticise aquaplaning and two describe a floaty feeling or weak steering feedback. Seven of ten reviews were written at the initial stage, so this mainly describes early use. Although wear attracts favorable comments, the limited longer-use experience is not enough to promise consistently long life or a clear ageing pattern.
What owners mention most counted across 10 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 11 ratings
Owner score73%
Dry Grip84%
Wear81%
Handling74%
Comfort72%
Wet Grip67%
Road Feedback66%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 38%
“My UC7 Continnental tires are two weeks old. Initially they appeared very good for local driving. During a trip on the M1,, Sydney to Gosford, the vehicle. , Subaru Forester was floating badly and needed constant...”
“As I write this - I have just contacted Continental Malaysia and Continental Singapore for assistance to check my 3 weeks old tires, I am using UC7 at the moment and the aquaplanning is very bad, light wet conditions at...”
“Thought these would be a great improvement over the cheap maxxis tires previously fitted to our 2017 Barina. They are quiet, however they are harsh on bumps, floaty at speeds above 80kmh and aqua plane almost to the...”
Tires have been on around 10 months now, almost no wear shown which is great. They handle quite well in the dry, not terrible in the wet however they are prone to aquaplaning and lose some confidence.
Thought these would be a great improvement over the cheap maxxis tires previously fitted to our 2017 Barina. They are quiet, however they are harsh on bumps, floaty at speeds above 80kmh and aqua plane almost to the point of dangerous with any hint of moisture on the road. Would only buy again if the shop had nothing else in desperate times…
Coming from a wide range of tires and uses I now have a specific requirement. I want a sporty tire capable of daily use but also a run through the mountains. It has to be hard wearing for my daily commute but grippy enough for my wants in the corners of the back streets. It has to also be safe in the wet form when I take my family to town.
The previous UC6 ticked this box and the new UC7 is even better.
It goes through country roads with ease and city streets like a normal passenger tire. The sidewalls are stiff which reduces comfort but it is very quiet.
Grip levels are very predictable with understeer very progressive and oversteer able to be predictable. In the wet, it is faultless but I don't push the matter as they're not ultra high performing tires.
Are they ultra HP tires, nope.. Are they fantastic all round tires, yes! If you need longevity on all types of roads and enough grip for a high HP GT car, this will do the trick.
For the record, my wagon is highly modified and runs over 300awkw on 22psi.
My UC7 Continnental tires are two weeks old.
Initially they appeared very good for local driving.
During a trip on the M1,, Sydney to Gosford, the vehicle. , Subaru Forester was floating badly and needed constant correction, so much so passengers commented. It was very uncomfortable and the only thing this normally great handling vehicle has haad is these new crap tires. At 100kph wandering was so bad, we reduced speed to 90.
As I write this - I have just contacted Continental Malaysia and Continental Singapore for assistance to check my 3 weeks old tires, I am using UC7 at the moment and the aquaplanning is very bad, light wet conditions at 60km/h to 70km/h. It "floats" around all over and this is not an exaggeration as I doubt it performs this bad. I hope Continental will assist me with this matter.
After 55,000 km the tires were slightly with bulging surface. Maybe about time to change to new tires. Overall I am happy with UC7 especially on the comfort level.
I recently had the pleasure of trying out the UltraContact 7 tires, and I must say, they've exceeded my expectations in every way. These tires are a fantastic choice for both performance and comfort, making them stand out from the competition.
When it comes to performance, the UltraContact 7 tires deliver outstanding grip and handling on various road surfaces. Whether it's dry or wet conditions, these tires provide confidence and ensure a safe driving experience. They also offer great cornering stability and responsiveness, making driving a pleasure.
In terms of comfort, the UltraContact 7 tires really impressed me. They provide a smooth and quiet ride, even on rough roads. I enjoyed the reduction in road noise and vibrations, making my journeys more enjoyable.
Durability is another strong point of the UltraContact 7 tires. Despite using them for a while, I've noticed minimal tread wear, which speaks to their quality and longevity.
While the UltraContact 7 tires have performed exceptionally well, there are a couple of areas for improvement. The wet traction, although generally good, could be slightly better during heavy rainfall. Additionally, I noticed a slight decrease in fuel efficiency compared to some other options.
Overall, I highly recommend the UltraContact 7 tires for those seeking a reliable and high-performing option with exceptional grip and comfort. They have exceeded my expectations and deserve a solid 8.5/10 rating.
These replaced a set of Goodyear Assurance Comforttred after 1000 kms which were hard as a rock and did not work comfort wise at all. Oxymoron name being called Comforttred. Quiet and handled better than the UC7 but this was due to less sidewall flex.
The UC7 ride better with more sidewall flex but this reduces the handling (almost too much). Though, the tire steers OK but with bit less communication and are as quiet as the Goodyear's.
The reason i went to the Goodyear & Continental was price. I have used Pirelli Cinturato P7 & Michelin Pilot Sport 4 on a diesel Golf Hatch and both had better handling and bit more grip but too expensive for me atm. Was not impressed with the turn in of the PS4. The UC7 is about the same. Maybe a bit better. The P7 responded like a go-cart.
So i am stuck with the UC7 till they wear out. I will experiment with tire pressures. Lower for town driving and bit more for country & corners.
