Continental Premium SPORTCONTACT 7
9.6 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 22 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 245/40 R18 among 72 available 
tested in R18
tested in R18 
Price from
48 995 Ft
in 245/40 R18
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index
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SpeedSI index
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Tyre variants (1)
Your size 245/40 R18 97Y XL EAN: 4019238078961 SAP: 3131620000
CONTINENTAL SPORTCONTACT 7, FR
C A B Price from 48 995 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
Rim protection 
Suitable for EVs Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4019238078961
Current prices for size 245/40 R18.
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In stock
48 995 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
48 996 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
52 758 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 3 days
53 578 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
54 865 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 245/40 R18 among 72 available
tested in R18 ✓ Disciplines
Wet beats 90 of 94
96 +7,2 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 91 of 94
99 +15,3 %
Aquaplaning
beats 38 of 78
55 ≈ average
wet handling
beats 73 of 81
95 +5,0 %
Dry beats 93 of 94
99 +5,5 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 93 of 94
100 +9,1 %
dry handling
beats 81 of 82
99 +2,6 %
Economy beats 54 of 81
67 +1,0 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 49 of 79
54 −3,0 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 37 of 57
64 +3,0 %
Noise and comfort beats 43 of 78
56 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 32 of 77
34 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 29 of 67
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 245/40 R18 from 22 testov in the dry
🏆 Top 3 PTI in size 245/40 R18 3. place of 72 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
Suitable for EVs Reinforced for EV weight and torque
Where Continental SPORTCONTACT 7 stands in size 245/40 R18
Compared with 41 tyres in this size — same season and similar focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 9,6 48 995 Ft
Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 9.8 44 945 Ft better and cheaper 
Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 7 9.7 50 637 Ft Continental SPORTCONTACT 7 9.6 48 995 Ft This tyre 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 9.5 48 078 Ft 
Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 9.4 52 937 Ft 
Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 9.3 54 776 Ft 
Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 S 9.2 58 736 Ft 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 5 9.1 51 848 Ft 
Pirelli PZERO (PZ5) 9.0 49 685 Ft 
Continental SPORTCONTACT 6 9.0 49 898 Ft 
Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 6 8.8 50 394 Ft 
Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 8.8 56 647 Ft 
Kumho PS72 8.5 37 464 Ft 
Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 8.5 49 958 Ft 
Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 8.4 49 440 Ft 
Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. 8.2 56 281 Ft 
Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 8.1 39 779 Ft 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 SUPERSPORT 8.0 51 475 Ft 
Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 7.9 47 384 Ft 
Kumho PS71 ECSTA 7.8 45 988 Ft 
Hankook K117 VENTUS S1 EVO2 7.7 43 654 Ft 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 3 7.6 51 084 Ft 
Nexen N'FERA SPORT 7.6 39 014 Ft 
Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 7.5 43 556 Ft 
Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 7.5 41 175 Ft 
Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 7.3 48 868 Ft 
Bridgestone S001 7.3 74 334 Ft 
Yokohama V107 7.3 42 589 Ft 
Vredestein ULTRAC VORTI+ 7.3 92 822 Ft 
Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 7.1 41 732 Ft 
Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 7.0 41 742 Ft 
Pirelli PZERO 7.0 48 977 Ft 
Sava INTENSA UHP 2 7.0 38 959 Ft 
Debica PRESTO UHP 2 6.9 42 408 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-LIFE 3 6.9 38 046 Ft 
Giti GITISPORT S2 6.8 46 219 Ft 
Yokohama V701 6.5 40 553 Ft 
Yokohama V105 6.2 42 038 Ft 
Nexen N'FERA SU1 5.6 44 792 Ft 
Barum BRAVURIS 6 5.6 36 652 Ft 
Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport 5.4 33 580 Ft 5,4 Median 7,7 9,8
5.4 weakest in the group Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport 33 580 Ft −15 415 Ft 9.8 best in the group Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 44 945 Ft −4 050 Ft
Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport 33 580 Ft −15 415 Ft 9.8 best in the group Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 44 945 Ft −4 050 Ft rank in the group of 41 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 is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (41)
- 1. 9.8 44 945 Ft −4 050 Ft
- 2. 9.7 50 637 Ft +1 642 Ft
- 3. 9.6 48 995 Ft
- 4. 9.5 48 078 Ft −917 Ft
- 5. 9.4 52 937 Ft +3 942 Ft
- 6. 9.3 54 776 Ft +5 781 Ft
- 7. 9.2 58 736 Ft +9 741 Ft
- 8. 9.1 51 848 Ft +2 853 Ft
- 9. 9.0 49 685 Ft +690 Ft
- 9. 9.0 49 898 Ft +903 Ft
- 11. 8.8 50 394 Ft +1 399 Ft
- 11. 8.8 56 647 Ft +7 652 Ft
- 13. 8.5 37 464 Ft −11 532 Ft
- 13. 8.5 49 958 Ft +963 Ft
- 15. 8.4 49 440 Ft +445 Ft
- 16. 8.2 56 281 Ft +7 286 Ft
- 17. 8.1 39 779 Ft −9 216 Ft
- 18. 8.0 51 475 Ft +2 480 Ft
- 19. 7.9 47 384 Ft −1 611 Ft
- 20. 7.8 45 988 Ft −3 007 Ft
- 21. 7.7 43 654 Ft −5 341 Ft
- 22. 7.6 51 084 Ft +2 089 Ft
- 22. 7.6 39 014 Ft −9 981 Ft
- 24. 7.5 43 556 Ft −5 439 Ft
- 24. 7.5 41 175 Ft −7 820 Ft
- 26. 7.3 48 868 Ft −127 Ft
- 26. 7.3 74 334 Ft +25 339 Ft
- 26. 7.3 42 589 Ft −6 406 Ft
- 26. 7.3 92 822 Ft +43 827 Ft
- 30. 7.1 41 732 Ft −7 263 Ft
- 31. 7.0 41 742 Ft −7 253 Ft
- 31. 7.0 48 977 Ft −18 Ft
- 31. 7.0 38 959 Ft −10 036 Ft
- 34. 6.9 42 408 Ft −6 587 Ft
- 34. 6.9 38 046 Ft −10 949 Ft
- 36. 6.8 46 219 Ft −2 776 Ft
- 37. 6.5 40 553 Ft −8 442 Ft
- 38. 6.2 42 038 Ft −6 957 Ft
- 39. 5.6 44 792 Ft −4 203 Ft
- 39. 5.6 36 652 Ft −12 343 Ft
- 41. 5.4 33 580 Ft −15 415 Ft
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 245/40 R18
Width245 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)97
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code3131620000
EAN4019238078961
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
Suitable for EVs Yes - EV
Comparison
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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 245/40 R18.
Current lowest
48 995,00 Ft
Lowest for the period
48 809,00 Ft
Highest for the period
49 090,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.