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265/40 R19 Continental SportContact 7 variants
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Continental SportContact 7 is a summer tyre made in total of 122 sizes, ranging from R18 to R18 - this particular dimension is R19, which means it fits to a 19 inch/482.6mm diameter wheel. 265/40 R19 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (225) and 80mm narrower than the widest one (345). This tyre profile of 40 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 40% of the tyre width (265mm), which results in 106mm sidewall height. In 265/40 R19, there is only one possible speed index for Continental SportContact 7 - "Y", which is good for speeds up to 300 km/h. In 265/40 R19, 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.
265/40 R19 102 Y
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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 (265/40 R19)
Autobild Summer tyre test 2024 265/35 R19
exemplary
Ranked #1 of 7
Securing the top position among seven contenders, the Continental SportContact 7 achieved a resounding victory. Earning a final rating of 'Exemplary', it distinguished itself as a formidable supersport tire that displayed barely any shortcomings. This tire showcased an impressive array of qualities including convincing precision in steering, dynamic handling on both wet and dry surfaces, and an excellent balance. Additionally, it was recognized for its short braking distances and strong aquaplaning resistance. Despite its many strengths, a slight increase in noise level was noted as a minor drawback. Particularly outstanding was its performance in wet conditions, where it led in wet braking, wet circle cornering, and wet handling, underlining its superior capabilities in challenging environments.
exemplary
Ranked #1 of 7
Securing the top position among seven contenders, the Continental SportContact 7 achieved a resounding victory. Earning a final rating of 'Exemplary', it distinguished itself as a formidable supersport tire that displayed barely any shortcomings. This tire showcased an impressive array of qualities including convincing precision in steering, dynamic handling on both wet and dry surfaces, and an excellent balance. Additionally, it was recognized for its short braking distances and strong aquaplaning resistance. Despite its many strengths, a slight increase in noise level was noted as a minor drawback. Particularly outstanding was its performance in wet conditions, where it led in wet braking, wet circle cornering, and wet handling, underlining its superior capabilities in challenging environments.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Continental SportContact 7 | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | 2- | |||
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265/40 R19 - Best summer tyres (according to tests)
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Continental Sportcontact 7 | Premium | £264 102 Y + 1 | |||
| 2. | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S! Newer model available: Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 | Premium | £308 102 Y | |||
| 3. | Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | Premium | £286 98 Y + 2 | |||
| 4. | Hankook Ventus evo | Premium | £195 102 Y | |||
| 5. | Bridgestone Potenza Sport! Newer model available: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo | Premium | £302 102 Y | |||
| 6. | Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | Premium | £153 98 Y | |||
| 7. | Toyo Proxes Sport 2 | Upper-middle | £150 102 Y | |||
| 8. | Yokohama Advan Sport V107 | Upper-middle | £197 102 Y + 1 |
