Segment
1. Continental SportContact 7 Premium2. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Premium
Comparison: Continental SportContact 7 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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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.
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Best rating in test
1. Continental SportContact 7 Outstanding2. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Test winner
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Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
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(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
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(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
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Mutual tests
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,5 | |||||
| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Good | 2,4 | 1,5 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Good | 1,9 | 1,9 | |||||
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| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Very good | |||||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Good | |||||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Outstanding | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Outstanding | 2+ | 2+ | |||||
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| Continental SportContact 7 Rating: Test winner | |||||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Highly recommended | |||||||
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