Continental Premium SPORTCONTACT 7
9.6 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 22 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 among 74 available 
tested in this size
tested in this size 
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39 185 Ft
in 225/40 R18
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Load capacityLI index
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Tyre variants (1)
Your size 225/40 R18 92Y XL EAN: 4019238078985 SAP: 3131590000
CONTINENTAL SPORTCONTACT 7, FR
C A B Price from 39 185 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4019238078985
Current prices for size 225/40 R18.
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In stock
39 185 Ft
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In stock
39 185 Ft
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In stock
40 664 Ft
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Delivery within 4 days
41 732 Ft
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Delivery within 3 days
46 223 Ft
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Rating and verdict
How the Continental SPORTCONTACT 7 evaluated
9.6 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index 9,6 / 10 PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 among 74 available
tested in this size ✓ Disciplines
Wet beats 90 of 94
96 +7,6 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 91 of 94
99 +15,3 %
Aquaplaning
beats 47 of 85
55 ≈ average
wet handling
beats 74 of 82
95 +5,0 %
Dry beats 93 of 94
99 +5,7 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 93 of 94
100 +9,1 %
dry handling
beats 81 of 82
99 +2,6 %
Economy beats 50 of 86
59 −1,7 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 46 of 86
54 −3,0 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 38 of 62
64 +3,0 %
Noise and comfort beats 45 of 83
55 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 32 of 83
34 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 30 of 74
42 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 99 % Wet 96 % 🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best in the dry in size 225/40 R18 from 22 testov in the dry
🏆 Top 3 PTI in size 225/40 R18 3. place of 74 rated
🏆 Test winner 14× 1st place in 14 tests counted in PTI
🏆 Top 3 20× 1st–3rd place in 20 tests counted in PTI
Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.
✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
Maximum performance for sports cars
Extreme grip in the dry and the wet
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Where Continental SPORTCONTACT 7 stands in size 225/40 R18
Compared with 42 tyres in this size — same season and similar focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 9,6 39 185 Ft
Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 9.8 34 141 Ft better and cheaper 
Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 7 9.7 39 119 Ft better and cheaper Continental SPORTCONTACT 7 9.6 39 185 Ft This tyre 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 9.5 36 179 Ft 
Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 9.4 50 081 Ft 
Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 9.3 43 221 Ft 
Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 S 9.2 49 303 Ft 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 5 9.1 35 782 Ft 
Pirelli PZERO (PZ5) 9.0 38 357 Ft 
Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 6 8.8 40 664 Ft 
Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 8.8 38 329 Ft 
Kumho PS72 8.5 29 983 Ft 
Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 8.5 
Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 8.4 39 028 Ft 
Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. 8.2 40 495 Ft 
Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 8.1 35 495 Ft 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 SUPERSPORT 8.0 43 129 Ft 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 2 7.9 43 542 Ft 
Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 7.9 32 114 Ft 
Kumho PS71 7.8 57 172 Ft 
Hankook K117 VENTUS S1 EVO2 7.7 44 707 Ft 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 3 7.6 41 126 Ft 
Nexen N'FERA SPORT 7.6 27 300 Ft 
Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 7.5 32 595 Ft 
Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 7.5 35 018 Ft 
Sailun ATREZZO ZSR2 7.5 26 201 Ft 
Bridgestone S001 7.3 37 238 Ft 
Yokohama V107 7.3 36 990 Ft 
Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 7.3 37 089 Ft 
Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 7.1 34 509 Ft 
Sava INTENSA UHP 2 7.0 33 297 Ft 
Pirelli PZERO 7.0 44 505 Ft 
Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 7.0 34 342 Ft 
Debica PRESTO UHP 2 6.9 32 191 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-LIFE 3 6.9 37 672 Ft 
Yokohama V701 6.5 33 522 Ft 
Nankang AS-2+ XL 6.2 31 935 Ft 
Barum BRAVURIS 6 5.6 30 255 Ft 
Nexen N'FERA SU1 5.6 32 704 Ft 
Triangle EFFEXSPORT TH202 5.4 21 308 Ft 
Gripmax SUREGRIP PRO SPORT XL 5.4 30 775 Ft 
Kormoran ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE 4.4 4,4 Median 7,7 9,8
4.4 weakest in the group Kormoran ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE 9.8 best in the group Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 34 141 Ft −5 044 Ft
Kormoran ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE 9.8 best in the group Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 34 141 Ft −5 044 Ft rank in the group of 42 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,7
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 2 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (42)
- 1. 9.8 34 141 Ft −5 044 Ft
- 2. 9.7 39 119 Ft −66 Ft
- 3. 9.6 39 185 Ft
- 4. 9.5 36 179 Ft −3 006 Ft
- 5. 9.4 50 081 Ft +10 896 Ft
- 6. 9.3 43 221 Ft +4 036 Ft
- 7. 9.2 49 303 Ft +10 118 Ft
- 8. 9.1 35 782 Ft −3 402 Ft
- 9. 9.0 38 357 Ft −828 Ft
- 10. 8.8 40 664 Ft +1 479 Ft
- 10. 8.8 38 329 Ft −856 Ft
- 12. 8.5 29 983 Ft −9 201 Ft
- 12. 8.5
- 14. 8.4 39 028 Ft −156 Ft
- 15. 8.2 40 495 Ft +1 310 Ft
- 16. 8.1 35 495 Ft −3 690 Ft
- 17. 8.0 43 129 Ft +3 945 Ft
- 18. 7.9 43 542 Ft +4 357 Ft
- 18. 7.9 32 114 Ft −7 071 Ft
- 20. 7.8 57 172 Ft +17 987 Ft
- 21. 7.7 44 707 Ft +5 522 Ft
- 22. 7.6 41 126 Ft +1 942 Ft
- 22. 7.6 27 300 Ft −11 885 Ft
- 24. 7.5 32 595 Ft −6 590 Ft
- 24. 7.5 35 018 Ft −4 167 Ft
- 24. 7.5 26 201 Ft −12 983 Ft
- 27. 7.3 37 238 Ft −1 947 Ft
- 27. 7.3 36 990 Ft −2 194 Ft
- 27. 7.3 37 089 Ft −2 096 Ft
- 30. 7.1 34 509 Ft −4 676 Ft
- 31. 7.0 33 297 Ft −5 888 Ft
- 31. 7.0 44 505 Ft +5 320 Ft
- 31. 7.0 34 342 Ft −4 843 Ft
- 34. 6.9 32 191 Ft −6 994 Ft
- 34. 6.9 37 672 Ft −1 513 Ft
- 36. 6.5 33 522 Ft −5 662 Ft
- 37. 6.2 31 935 Ft −7 249 Ft
- 38. 5.6 30 255 Ft −8 930 Ft
- 38. 5.6 32 704 Ft −6 481 Ft
- 40. 5.4 21 308 Ft −17 877 Ft
- 40. 5.4 30 775 Ft −8 410 Ft
- 42. 4.4
Specifications
Technical information
Our classification not an official manufacturer classification
Focus: Supersport
Tyres for powerful cars, where nothing is compromised — Continental SPORTCONTACT 7 is one of them. Compound, construction and tread pattern are all subordinated to grip and stability. Tread life and comfort rank well below them, which is worth knowing before you buy.
Eco
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Sport
Supersport
Selected size 225/40 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)92
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code3131590000
EAN4019238078985
EU energy label C A B (72 dB)
C A B (72 dB) Manufacturer Continental
Tread SPORTCONTACT 7
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
Rim protection Yes - FR
Comparison
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8.0
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Reference tyre
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Eagle F1 (asymmetric) 2 Runflat
7.9
Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 12×
Wins 
7×
7× Top 3 
11×
11× Average placement 2,2
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 225/40 R18.
Current lowest
39 184,75 Ft
Lowest for the period
38 463,00 Ft
Highest for the period
39 184,75 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.