Continental Premium SPORTCONTACT 7
9.6 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 22 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 245/45 R18 among 71 available 
tested in R18
tested in R18 
Price from
57 169 Ft
in 245/45 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 245/45 R18 100Y XL EAN: 4019238049954 SAP: 3118190000
CONTINENTAL SPORTCONTACT 7, FR, MO1
B A B Price from 57 169 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
OE: Mercedes 
Rim protection 
Suitable for EVs Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4019238049954
Current prices for size 245/45 R18.
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In stock
57 169 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
60 018 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
60 720 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 3 days
57 104 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
59 654 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 245/45 R18 among 71 available
tested in R18 ✓ Disciplines
Wet beats 87 of 92
95 +7,7 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 89 of 92
99 +15,3 %
Aquaplaning
beats 43 of 79
55 ≈ average
wet handling
beats 68 of 77
95 +5,0 %
Dry beats 91 of 92
99 +5,7 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 91 of 92
100 +9,1 %
dry handling
beats 76 of 77
99 +2,6 %
Economy beats 47 of 80
59 −2,9 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 45 of 79
54 −3,0 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 36 of 59
64 +3,0 %
Noise and comfort beats 39 of 77
51 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 30 of 77
34 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 26 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 95 % 🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best in the dry in size 245/45 R18 from 22 testov in the dry
🏆 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
OE Approved directly by the carmaker
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Suitable for EVs Reinforced for EV weight and torque
Where Continental SPORTCONTACT 7 stands in size 245/45 R18
Compared with 36 tyres in this size — same season and similar focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 9,6 57 169 Ft
Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 9.8 45 851 Ft better and cheaper 
Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 7 9.7 52 926 Ft better and cheaper Continental SPORTCONTACT 7 9.6 57 169 Ft This tyre 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 9.5 56 008 Ft 
Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 9.4 66 106 Ft 
Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 9.3 67 878 Ft 
Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 S 9.2 66 463 Ft 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 5 9.1 58 559 Ft 
Pirelli PZERO (PZ5) 9.0 53 240 Ft 
Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 8.8 54 512 Ft 
Kumho PS72 ECSTA SPORT S 8.5 38 030 Ft 
Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 8.5 56 299 Ft 
Hankook K127B VENTUS S1 EVO3 8.4 48 316 Ft 
Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. 8.2 52 127 Ft 
Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 8.1 43 543 Ft 
Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 7.9 53 970 Ft 
Kumho PS71 7.8 48 486 Ft 
Hankook K117 ventus S1 evo2 7.7 47 644 Ft 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 3 7.6 53 970 Ft 
Nexen N'FERA SPORT 7.6 39 768 Ft 
Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 7.5 48 859 Ft 
Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 7.5 44 578 Ft 
Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 7.3 52 565 Ft 
Vredestein ULTRAC VORTI+ 7.3 68 773 Ft 
Yokohama V107 7.3 47 705 Ft 
Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 7.1 45 760 Ft 
Sava INTENSA UHP 2 7.0 42 233 Ft 
Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 7.0 46 337 Ft 
Pirelli PZERO 7.0 51 478 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-LIFE 3 6.9 48 242 Ft 
Debica PRESTO UHP 2 6.9 42 079 Ft 
Laufenn LK01B S FIT EQ 6.8 41 764 Ft 
Yokohama V105 6.2 56 224 Ft 
Nexen N'FERA SU1 5.6 41 382 Ft 
Barum BRAVURIS 6 5.6 42 795 Ft 
Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport 5.4 32 316 Ft 5,4 Median 7,7 9,8
5.4 weakest in the group Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport 32 316 Ft −24 853 Ft 9.8 best in the group Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 45 851 Ft −11 318 Ft
Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport 32 316 Ft −24 853 Ft 9.8 best in the group Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 45 851 Ft −11 318 Ft rank in the group of 36 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 (36)
- 1. 9.8 45 851 Ft −11 318 Ft
- 2. 9.7 52 926 Ft −4 243 Ft
- 3. 9.6 57 169 Ft
- 4. 9.5 56 008 Ft −1 161 Ft
- 5. 9.4 66 106 Ft +8 937 Ft
- 6. 9.3 67 878 Ft +10 709 Ft
- 7. 9.2 66 463 Ft +9 294 Ft
- 8. 9.1 58 559 Ft +1 390 Ft
- 9. 9.0 53 240 Ft −3 929 Ft
- 10. 8.8 54 512 Ft −2 657 Ft
- 11. 8.5 38 030 Ft −19 139 Ft
- 11. 8.5 56 299 Ft −870 Ft
- 13. 8.4 48 316 Ft −8 853 Ft
- 14. 8.2 52 127 Ft −5 042 Ft
- 15. 8.1 43 543 Ft −13 626 Ft
- 16. 7.9 53 970 Ft −3 199 Ft
- 17. 7.8 48 486 Ft −8 683 Ft
- 18. 7.7 47 644 Ft −9 525 Ft
- 19. 7.6 53 970 Ft −3 199 Ft
- 19. 7.6 39 768 Ft −17 402 Ft
- 21. 7.5 48 859 Ft −8 310 Ft
- 21. 7.5 44 578 Ft −12 591 Ft
- 23. 7.3 52 565 Ft −4 604 Ft
- 23. 7.3 68 773 Ft +11 604 Ft
- 23. 7.3 47 705 Ft −9 464 Ft
- 26. 7.1 45 760 Ft −11 409 Ft
- 27. 7.0 42 233 Ft −14 936 Ft
- 27. 7.0 46 337 Ft −10 832 Ft
- 27. 7.0 51 478 Ft −5 691 Ft
- 30. 6.9 48 242 Ft −8 927 Ft
- 30. 6.9 42 079 Ft −15 090 Ft
- 32. 6.8 41 764 Ft −15 405 Ft
- 33. 6.2 56 224 Ft −945 Ft
- 34. 5.6 41 382 Ft −15 787 Ft
- 34. 5.6 42 795 Ft −14 374 Ft
- 36. 5.4 32 316 Ft −24 853 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 245/45 R18
Width245 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)100
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code3118190000
EAN4019238049954
EU energy label B A B (72 dB)
B A B (72 dB) Manufacturer Continental
Tread SPORTCONTACT 7
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
OE
Rim protection Yes - FR
Suitable for EVs Yes - EV
Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Select a tyre to compare with Continental SPORTCONTACT 7.
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Goodyear
EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 3
7.6
from 66 619 Ft
This tyre
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SPORTCONTACT 7
9.6
from 57 169 Ft
Reference tyre
Goodyear
EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 5
9.1
from 60 502 Ft
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 245/45 R18.
Current lowest
57 169,05 Ft
Lowest for the period
57 031,89 Ft
Highest for the period
57 169,05 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.