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Comparison: Continental SportContact 7 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo vs. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 vs. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

The Continental SportContact 7 and the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 are two high-end ultra-high-performance summer tyres produced by renowned manufacturers Continental and Pirelli, respectively. Numerous tests have been carried out on these tyres, and we have gathered and summarized the results for a comprehensive comparison.


Continental SportContact 7


The Continental SportContact 7, a successor to previous models such as the Continental SportContact 6 and 5, has consistently performed exceptionally well in tests. With an impressive rating of a 100%, it clearly outperforms the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 averages.


It's noteworthy performance stems from its comprehensive range of top features, including comfort, dry braking, dry handling, wet braking, and wet circle cornering. Continental tyres are renowned for their very high dry and wet grip level while maintaining very stable, quick handling.


Some minor issues were reported such as slight shortcomings in wet cornering grip and increased passing noise. Nonetheless, the SportContact 7 was ranked at position 1 in several outlet tests, like AutoBild, SportAuto, and Autozeitung.


Pirelli P ZERO PZ4


The Pirelli P ZERO PZ4, on the other hand, scored an average rating of 85%. The tyre performed well in some features, particularly in aquaplaning - longitudinal, dry handling, exterior noise, and wet circle cornering. It is highly manageable and steerable, with a tendency to slightly understeer on wet surfaces.


However, the Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 had some deficiencies in its wet braking performance and was criticized for its increased rolling resistance. It also did not rank as high as the Continental tyre in most tests, placing at position 3 in AutoBild and 5 in SportAuto.


Verdict


Overall, both tyres deliver reliable performance, but the Continental SportContact 7 steps ahead with its outstanding ratings and positioning in the tests. This does not take away from Pirelli's build quality or performance, but to a more meticulous driver, the small disparities matter, with the higher wet grip and handling stability playing a decisive role.


In conclusion, if you’re after a tyre that offers exceptional performance for dry and wet conditions, consider the Continental SportContact 7 as the higher-ranking candidate.

Test Profile

Continental
SportContact 7
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport Evo
Hankook
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Number of tests
15
14
23
2
19
13
Best position
#1
#2
#1
#3
#1
#2
Average position
1.2
5.5
3.3
7.0
6.1
6.2
Latest test
2026
2025
2025
2026
2025
2026
Available sizes
122
706
188
92
109
530

Wet

Wet
Continental SportContact 7
84%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
89%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
77%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
79%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental SportContact 7
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
79%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
67%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
76%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
Wet handling
Continental SportContact 7
89%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
93%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
76%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
84%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Wet braking
Continental SportContact 7
95%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
86%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
97%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
90%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
76%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental SportContact 7
66%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
75%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
45%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
62%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
59%
Wet circle cornering
Continental SportContact 7
86%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
92%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
78%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
80%

Dry

Dry
Continental SportContact 7
91%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
90%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
81%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
81%
Dry handling
Continental SportContact 7
94%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
85%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
88%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
81%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
Dry braking
Continental SportContact 7
97%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
97%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
89%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
83%
Dry lane changing
Continental SportContact 7
86%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
86%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
75%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
94%
Dry steering response
Continental SportContact 7
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
97%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
75%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental SportContact 7
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
80%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
38%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
76%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Exterior noise
Continental SportContact 7
75%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
70%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
38%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
78%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
Comfort
Continental SportContact 7
70%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
79%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
65%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
66%

Costs

Costs
Continental SportContact 7
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
61%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
61%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
69%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Rolling resistance
Continental SportContact 7
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
58%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
61%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
73%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%

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