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Comparison: Austone Athena SP-701 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7 (2026)

Austone Athena SP-701
AustoneAustone

Athena SP-701

R16 – R20
VS
Continental PremiumContact 7Premium
ContinentalContinental

PremiumContact 7

9.8
R16 – R21
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Austone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Austone (0%). The first tyre test of Austone Athena SP-701 was done in 2024, compared to 2023 when was the Continental PremiumContact 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2024 225/45 R17 test, where both the Athena SP-701 and the PremiumContact 7 were tested.

Test Profile

Austone
Athena SP-701
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Number of tests
1
30
Best position
#10
#1
Average position
10.0
2.3
Latest test
2024
2026
Available sizes
32
69

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Austone Athena SP-701
43%
Austone
Athena SP-701
Continental PremiumContact 7
84%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Wet Braking
Austone Athena SP-701
56%
Continental PremiumContact 7
97%
Wet Handling
Austone Athena SP-701
40%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Austone Athena SP-701
42%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Aquaplaning Cross
Austone Athena SP-701
35%
Continental PremiumContact 7
78%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Austone Athena SP-701
64%
Austone
Athena SP-701
Continental PremiumContact 7
87%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Dry Braking
Austone Athena SP-701
51%
Continental PremiumContact 7
97%
Dry Handling
Austone Athena SP-701
76%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Austone Athena SP-701
55%
Austone
Athena SP-701
Continental PremiumContact 7
40%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Noise Exterior
Austone Athena SP-701
55%
Continental PremiumContact 7
40%
Economy
Confidence
Austone Athena SP-701
47%
Austone
Athena SP-701
Continental PremiumContact 7
65%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Rolling Resistance
Austone Athena SP-701
47%
Continental PremiumContact 7
65%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Summer
2024225/45 R17View

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