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Continental SportContact 7

255/40 R18 Continental SportContact 7 variants


Continental SportContact 7 is a summer tyre made in total of 122 sizes, ranging from R18 to R18 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 255/40 R18 is 30mm wider than the narrowest dimension (225) and 90mm narrower than the widest one (345). This tyre profile of 40 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 40% of the tyre width (255mm), which results in 102mm sidewall height. In 255/40 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Continental SportContact 7 - "Y", which is good for speeds up to 300 km/h. In 255/40 R18, SportContact 7 usually competes against Pilot Sport 4 S, which is a tyre from Michelin with a rating of 97%, compared to 100% of the Continental in question.

255/40 R18 99 Y MO1 A

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Continental SportContact 7 is made in 122 sizes, starting from 225/40 R18 up to 345/25 R24.

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Continental SportContact 7 in tyre tests

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (255/40 R18)
Automotorsport
Automotorsport Summer tyre test 2023 255/45 R20
very good
Ranked #1 of 10
Emerging as the top performer in a lineup of ten strong competitors, the Continental SportContact 7 distinguished itself with its remarkable performance, clinching the first position. Achieving a final rating of 'Very good,' this tire impressed with its superior aquaplaning safety, demonstrating the highest resistance among its peers. The tire showcased a very balanced wet handling with robust understeer and demonstrated a sensitive cooperation with the ESP control system, ensuring a high level of safety. Additionally, it boasted exceedingly short braking distances on dry surfaces. However, its noteworthy understeering persisted during dry handling, and an elevated rolling noise was observed. The Continental SportContact 7 excelled specifically in the disciplines of longitudinal aquaplaning, dry braking, and objective dry handling, confirming its well-rounded capabilities and superior performance across various critical safety and performance measures.
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Tyre Reviews
Tyre Reviews Summer tyre test 2022 255/35 R19
test winner
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255/40 R18 - Best summer tyres (according to tests)

#NameOur ratingTested in this dimensionTested in same width dimensionSegmentPrice
1. Continental SportContact 7
86%
93.3%
78.5%
Premium
2. Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 S! Newer model available: Michelin Pilot Sport S 5
76.8%
85%
76.3%
Premium
3. Continental PremiumContact 7
92.1%
91.6%
78%
Premium £190
99 Y
4. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
84%
87.4%
73.7%
Premium £197
99 W + 1
5. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
86.7%
90.8%
79.8%
Premium £162
99 W
6. Pirelli P ZERO lx.
Premium £228
99 Y
7. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85.1%
79.2%
76.4%
Premium £185
99 H + 3
8. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2! Newer model available: Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
84.4%
89.8%
89.4%
Premium £174
99 Y
9. Bridgestone Turanza T005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Turanza 6
83.5%
84.5%
78%
Premium £167
99 H + 5
10. Bridgestone Potenza Sport! Newer model available: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
90.7%
89.9%
81.3%
Premium £178
99 Y
11. Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO
76.5%
Premium £194
99 Y
12. Kumho Ecsta PS71
80.9%
73.9%
68.9%
Upper-middle £133
99 Y
13. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
81.4%
83.1%
78.4%
Premium £156
99 Y
14. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69.1%
Upper-middle £123
99 Y
15. Firestone Firehawk Sport
65.6%
78.3%
78.3%
Upper-middle £159
99 Y
16. Continental PremiumContact 6! Newer model available: Continental PremiumContact 7
86%
92.3%
80.7%
Premium £182
99 Y
17. Pirelli Cinturato P7
76.2%
86.7%
80.8%
Premium £207
95 V + 3
18. Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
80.8%
78.4%
Upper-middle £116
99 Y + 1
19. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
80.8%
76.3%
74.3%
Premium £176
99 Y
20. GoodYear Eagle F1 Supersport
79.8%
68.4%
77.1%
Premium £174
99 Y + 2
21. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75.7%
82.2%
78.9%
Premium £177
99 W + 1
22. Uniroyal RainSport 5
86.3%
70%
83.2%
Upper-middle £139
99 Y
23. Nokian Powerproof 2
68.6%
Upper-middle
24. Nokian PowerProof 1! Newer model available: Nokian Powerproof 2
Upper-middle £153
99 Y
25. Yokohama Advan Sport V107
82.4%
92.3%
75.5%
Upper-middle £166
99 Y
26. Semperit Speed-Life 3
80.5%
67.2%
75.4%
Lowcost £156
99 Y + 1
27. Kumho Ecsta PS91
64.3%
65.6%
Upper-middle £150
99 Y