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Comparison: Continental SportContact 7 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data

Today we compare two remarkable tyres - the Continental SportContact 7 and the Michelin Pilot Sport 5. Both tyres fall under the Ultra High-Performance (UUHP) category and are designed for summer use.


Continental SportContact 7


The Continental SportContact 7, successor to the SportContact 6, is manufactured in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Portugal. In our tests, this model achieved a perfect rating of 100%. In absolute terms, the SportContact 7 outperformed its predecessor in terms of dry braking, dry handling, and wet braking - leading to an impressive overall position of #1 in ADAC, 'Die Reifentester', Autobild and Autozeitung test comparisons. Nevertheless, the tyre shows moderate safety reserves during curved aquaplaning.


Michelin Pilot Sport 5


The Michelin Pilot Sport 5, an update from the Pilot Sport 4, also holds its own with an impressive 97% rating. The Pilot Sport 5 stands out with strong aquaplaning cross and longitudinal safety reserves, excellent wet braking, and circle cornering. However, it was slightly weak in the dry surface tests and stood 3rd in ADAC and Autobild tests, and 5th in Autozeitung. More so, this model is noted for its higher-than-average price point.


Conclusion


In summary, while both tyres showcase sterling performance, the Continental SportContact 7 takes a slight edge, excelling in most of the test categories. However, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 surpasses in the aquaplaning category and could potentially be a better option if this is a major concern for you.


If you are looking for summer tyre options, confidently consider both the Continental SportContact 7 and the Michelin Pilot Sport 5. Rest assured, both tyres are top performers that will not disappoint.

Test Profile

Continental
SportContact 7
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Number of tests
15
14
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
1.2
3.4
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
122
70

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Continental SportContact 7
83%
Continental
SportContact 7
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
84%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Wet Braking
Continental SportContact 7
99%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
91%
Wet Handling
Continental SportContact 7
83%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
88%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental SportContact 7
95%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
95%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental SportContact 7
83%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
80%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental SportContact 7
56%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
66%
Dry Performance
Continental SportContact 7
96%
Continental
SportContact 7
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
88%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Dry Braking
Continental SportContact 7
99%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
84%
Dry Handling
Continental SportContact 7
97%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
88%
Dry Lane Change
Continental SportContact 7
93%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
93%
Comfort & Noise
Continental SportContact 7
81%
Continental
SportContact 7
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
61%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Noise Exterior
Continental SportContact 7
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
61%
Economy
Continental SportContact 7
78%
Continental
SportContact 7
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
76%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Rolling Resistance
Continental SportContact 7
78%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
76%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/40 R18View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2023235/35 R19View

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