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Comparison: Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7

Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501Budget
KendaKenda

Wintergen 2 KR501

0.7
R13 – R20
VS
Continental PremiumContact 7Premium
ContinentalContinental

PremiumContact 7

9.7
R16 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Kenda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Kenda (7%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 97% compared to 7% of the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501. The first tyre test of Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 was done in 2019, compared to 2023 when was the Continental PremiumContact 7 first tested.

Test Profile

Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Number of tests
6
28
Best position
#8
#1
Average position
33.2
2.3
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
342
68

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 PremiumContact 7
89%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
99%
Continental PremiumContact 7
80%
Wet handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
83%
Continental PremiumContact 7
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
95%
Continental PremiumContact 7
79%
Wet braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
94%
Continental PremiumContact 7
89%
Wet circle cornering
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
99%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 7
67%
Comfort
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
77%
Continental PremiumContact 7
71%
Exterior noise
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
83%
Continental PremiumContact 7
72%
Interior noise
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
88%
Continental PremiumContact 7
63%
Dry
Continental PremiumContact 7
89%
Dry braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
97%
Continental PremiumContact 7
87%
Dry handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
75%
Continental PremiumContact 7
84%
Costs
Continental PremiumContact 7
74%
Mileage
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
58%
Continental PremiumContact 7
77%

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