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

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

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
GT radial Sport Active 2
85%
Dry braking
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
GT radial Sport Active 2
82%
Dry handling
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
GT radial Sport Active 2
85%
Dry handling - objective
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
GT radial Sport Active 2
93%
Dry lane changing
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%
GT radial Sport Active 2
100%
Dry steering response
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
GT radial Sport Active 2
66%
Wet
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
GT radial Sport Active 2
83%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental PremiumContact 7
91%
GT radial Sport Active 2
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental PremiumContact 7
91%
GT radial Sport Active 2
100%
Wet braking
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
GT radial Sport Active 2
82%
Wet circle cornering
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
GT radial Sport Active 2
64%
Wet handling
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
GT radial Sport Active 2
83%
Wet handling - objective
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
GT radial Sport Active 2
77%
Comfort
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
GT radial Sport Active 2
100%
Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
GT radial Sport Active 2
91%
Exterior noise
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%
GT radial Sport Active 2
100%
Costs
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
GT radial Sport Active 2
100%
Mileage
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
GT radial Sport Active 2
79%
Price/value
Continental PremiumContact 7
94%
GT radial Sport Active 2
100%
Rolling resistance
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
GT radial Sport Active 2
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View

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