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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. GT radial Sport Active 2 (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Singapore (GT). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than GT (67%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 98% compared to 71% of the GT radial Sport Active 2. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 7 was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the GT radial Sport Active 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the PremiumContact 7 and the radial Sport Active 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where PremiumContact 7 is made - France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 7
GT
radial Sport Active 2
Number of tests
31
5
Best position
#1
#4
Average position
2.3
12.2
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
69
61

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
GT radial Sport Active 2
70%
GT
radial Sport Active 2
Wet Braking
Continental PremiumContact 7
82%
GT radial Sport Active 2
64%
Wet Handling
Continental PremiumContact 7
88%
GT radial Sport Active 2
71%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental PremiumContact 7
87%
GT radial Sport Active 2
51%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%
GT radial Sport Active 2
78%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental PremiumContact 7
78%
GT radial Sport Active 2
87%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
GT radial Sport Active 2
69%
GT
radial Sport Active 2
Dry Braking
Continental PremiumContact 7
82%
GT radial Sport Active 2
64%
Dry Handling
Continental PremiumContact 7
88%
GT radial Sport Active 2
73%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
67%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
GT radial Sport Active 2
75%
GT
radial Sport Active 2
Noise Exterior
Continental PremiumContact 7
67%
GT radial Sport Active 2
75%
Economy
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
GT radial Sport Active 2
70%
GT
radial Sport Active 2
Rolling Resistance
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
GT radial Sport Active 2
76%
Mileage
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
GT radial Sport Active 2
64%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View

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