Continental

We have selected just a few Continental summer tyres from the many available, choosing those that stood out in recent independent tests and therefore illustrate the brand’s current strengths across touring, eco-oriented and ultra‑high‑performance segments.

Continental PremiumContact 7 — touring all‑rounder
The PremiumContact 7 is Continental’s current touring tyre and the direct successor to the PremiumContact 6 (and earlier ContiPremiumContact 5). It has appeared in several 2025 tests and consistently ranks at or near the top. Test highlights: TyreReviews named it test winner (225/50 R17), Aftonbladet rated it “excellent” (225/45 R17) and Autobild praised its short braking distances, convincing driving dynamics and good mileage (215/55 R18 and 225/40 R18 tests), while noting only a slightly elevated rolling resistance in one Autobild result. Practical takeaway: a balanced tyre for everyday and family cars, strong on wet braking and durability — a safe choice if you want a reliable, economical touring tyre.

Continental SportContact 7 — ultra‑high‑performance benchmark
The SportContact 7 continues Continental’s SportContact lineage (it replaces SportContact 6, 5 and earlier SportContact 3 generations) and has been extensively tested across 2025–2026 sizes. It achieved the top overall score in our rating set and was repeatedly recommended: ACE (225/40 R18, 2026) highlighted the test’s best wet braking (24.51 m), top dry handling and good rolling resistance, while Autobild underlined industry‑leading braking performance on dry and wet surfaces. Weaknesses noted across tests include the relatively weaker lateral aquaplaning resistance in one ACE measurement and a tendency toward slight oversteer in wet conditions on some sizes. Practical takeaway: if you prioritize braking performance and sharp dry handling for sporty cars, SportContact 7 is class‑leading — with the usual trade‑offs in extreme wet aquaplaning behaviour and, on a few sizes, a marginally higher rolling resistance.

Continental UltraContact NXT — new low‑resistance contender
The UltraContact NXT is a newly introduced model (no direct previous generation listed) that has already appeared in multiple 2025 tests. It won a Motor test in 205/55 R16 and received “excellent” from Automotorsport in 215/55 R17. Test comments praise its very short braking distances and secure, well‑balanced wet handling, plus pronounced understeer that gives high cornering stability on dry asphalt and low rolling resistance; a minor weakness cited was slightly weaker dry braking in one trial. Practical takeaway: a good choice where low rolling resistance and confident wet behaviour are priorities, particularly for drivers looking to reduce fuel consumption without compromising safety.

Ratings and origins
Across these highlighted models our internal consolidated ratings place SportContact 7 at the top, followed closely by PremiumContact 7 and the new UltraContact NXT. Manufacturing locations for these models include several European plants: PremiumContact 7 (FR, SK, DE, CZ), SportContact 7 (CZ, SK, PT) and UltraContact NXT (PT).

Which to choose?
- For everyday driving, balanced wet/dry performance and long service life: PremiumContact 7.
- For maximum braking and dynamic handling on sporty cars: SportContact 7 (accepting the small trade‑offs noted on aquaplaning and rolling resistance in some sizes).
- For lower rolling resistance and confidence in wet conditions with good overall stability: UltraContact NXT.

If you want a tyre recommendation tailored to your car, wheel size and driving style, provide your vehicle model and tyre size and we’ll point you to the best Continental option based on the detailed test results.