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Comparison: Continental SportContact 7 vs. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than GoodYear (76%). In this particular case, the Continental SportContact 7 has a better rating of 100% compared to 79% of the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3. The first tyre test of Continental SportContact 7 was done in 2022, compared to 2020 when was the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Continental SportContact 7 has A wet grip rating, whereas 88% of GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the SportContact 7 is made in Czech Republic/Slovakia/Portugal and Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is made in Slovenia/France.

Test Profile

Continental
SportContact 7
GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Number of tests
16
28
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
1.2
3.9
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
124
209

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.

Wet
Continental SportContact 7
84%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
64%
Wet braking
Continental SportContact 7
95%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental SportContact 7
84%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
79%
Wet handling
Continental SportContact 7
89%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental SportContact 7
66%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
81%
Wet circle cornering
Continental SportContact 7
87%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
84%
Dry
Continental SportContact 7
91%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
33%
Dry handling
Continental SportContact 7
94%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
84%
Dry braking
Continental SportContact 7
96%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
67%
Dry lane changing
Continental SportContact 7
86%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
84%
Dry steering response
Continental SportContact 7
85%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
53%
Comfort
Continental SportContact 7
78%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
57%
Exterior noise
Continental SportContact 7
75%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
75%
Comfort
Continental SportContact 7
70%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
79%
Costs
Continental SportContact 7
77%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
72%
Rolling resistance
Continental SportContact 7
77%
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
79%

Tread pattern comparison

Continental SportContact 7
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
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