The Continental Sport Contact 7 is a UUHP summer tyre designed to have optimum grip in the dry and wet. Initially the Sport Contact 7 will be launched in 42 sizes covering 19" to 23", but further sizing in the future will include certain 18" sizes!
Tyre review data from 60 tyre reviews averaging 86% over 266,628 miles driven, and 10 tests with an average result of 1st.
First On Market | April 2021 |
Wheel Size | 18 - 24" |
Width | 215 - 335mm |
Profile | 25 - 45 |
Rolling Resistance | A - D |
Wet Grip | A - B |
Noise (dB) | 70 - 75 |
Winter Rating | Not Winter Rated |
The SportContact 7 is ranked 15th of 78 Summer Max Performance tyres.
This tyre replaced the Continental Sport Contact 6.
In Depth Tyre Comparisons
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Size | Fuel | Wet | Noise |
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255/45 R 20 105 Y XL | C | A | 72 |
2022-03-21 - Is this tyre good for an audi rs3 sedan? if not, which one is? (except the ps4s)
This would be great on an RS3!
2022-03-22 - I am deciding between this and the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport. You praised the latter for having excellent steering response. How would you say it compares to these. For context I have an 2015 m235i RWD I drive on weekends. I like driving sideways from time to time but do not go on track days
They're fairly close, the Continental is the more rounded tyre and is certainly better in the wet so if you use the car in the rain I would side with this tyre.
2022-03-30 - I need a new set of tyres for an R35 GTR running 660bhp. The MPS4S are tried and tested on the GTR but this tyre seems to be better on paper. I have three questions: The first is what is the wear like on the SC7? Secondly, do you think the SC7 can handle the power and AWD capabilities of the GTR? Finally, what tyre sizes would you recommend? (OEM 255/40/20 front and 285/35/20 rear)
The wear rate of the SC7 is as yet untested, Continental say it should be similar to the PS4S though. The tyre will have no issues with the power of the GTR, and for sizes I can only recommend sticking with OE. The tyre should have an advantage to the PS4S in the wet.
2022-05-20 - I am looking to upgrade my BMW star rated MPSS* on a 2021 Toyota Z4 M40I G29 (they often lose grip when not warm 100%). Initially I was thinking about the BMW star rated MPS4s* (saw your G80 M3 review), then the Sport Contact 7 came out and I’ve seen only great reviews about them. Which of these two would you recommend for best dry grip/handling with decent levels of noise/comfort? Not worried about wet caracteristics since I don’t push the car hard enough in the wet. 255/35/ZR19 front 275/35/ZR19 rear Thanks
As you won't be able to get the G80 version of the * 4S in your sizes and I've not tested the sizes you can get, the SC7 is a very safe option for excellent performance.
2022-08-08 - Just bought a GLC 43 SUV fitted with ContinenetalSport 235/55 R19 Y radial tubeless tires. It rides a little on the hard side and nationally we are limited to 120 Km/hr. What is the minimum safe tire pressure we can set them at to improve comfort?
Unfortunately we're unable to advise on tyre pressures outside of stock as there are too many variations.
2022-09-05 - I’m deciding between the Continental sportcontact 7, the Goodyear eagleF1 supersport and the Pilot sport 4s which is what I currently have but I’ve run out of life in the tyre, I drive a 350z 2008 and I do track events doing 3-4 15 minute sessions in a day which is fun but it can rain sometimes so need to handle the wet as well but it’s mainly driving when it’s dry I also drive it on most weekends but very much spirited driving so I need a tyre that will last a long time but can handle the track and getting hot as I found on the hot day at JDM Combe on track the pilot sport 4s was getting too hot and the tyre was switching off causing me to slide a lot more, what would you recommend?
That is a difficult question! The SportContact 7 is undoubtedly the best of the three in the wet on track and is very good in the dry, but I have a small concern if you're overheating the 4S you might do the same with the Conti. With this in mind I would suggest trying the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport as it has consistently been great in the dry during my testing.
2022-12-28 - Is the Continental Sport Contact 7 a run flat tyre?
Continental call their runflat system SSR, so if there are runflat versions available for sale they will be marked as SportContact 7 SSR.
2023-01-11 - I currently have the Sport Contact 6 RO2 version on my Audi TTS. Are there AO/RO versions available or am I allowed to use of the shelf SC7 tyres with the sane 93Y speed rating and size
I don't think Audi / Conti will re-OE for the latest generation. You definitely can use the SportContact 7 on your TTS as long as you match the correct load rating, and I'm sure you'll find it a good upgrade on the OE 6.
2023-04-04 - I currently have Pirelli P Zero on my AMG A35 which were factory fitted at the time of purchase. I have seen that the AMG A45 are now running on Michelin Polit Sport 4 S as factory fitted tyres, which probably would have been my go to tyre. However from watching a couple of the tests / reviews, I am trying to decide if the Continental SportContact 7 would be a better choice given the steering response and potential better wear level. What would you recommend for a A35.
In current tests the Conti SC7 is proving to be a better tyre than the PS4S, however in tests we always test the aftermarket version of the tyre, so if there's a MO (Mercedes) OE version of the PS4S that might suit the car better.
2023-04-16 - I currently have a FK8 with stock Sport Contact 6 (SC6) and going to replace 2 first with Sport Contact 7s (SC7) and place them at the back and move the older ones that still have tread to the front and in the next few months repeat the process until they are all SC7s, is that recommended?
Yep, that is the correct way of swapping from the SC6 to SC7 in pairs.
2023-09-11 - Hi, I own a 2022 G80 M3 Comp and am planning to swap out my Cup 2s with Continental Sport Contact 7. As the M3 wheel set up is staggered, are the Sport Contact 7 directional i.e. can I swap left to right and vice versa for the front and rear respectively?
The SC7 is an asymmetric tyre so you can mount it either side, meaning you can swap the tyres left to right. As you have wider rears, you can't swap them front to back.
2023-09-13 - How do these SC7 stack up for track days? They seem to be #1 on the road, but how they handle heat and a heavy car like a mustang? Compared to say a Yoko AD09 or Nankang CR-S. Would be an interesting comparison review
Not as well, but then no road focused tyre does. There's a lot of variables in track endurance, but if you're on a high grip track and you can actually drive, any road bias product will struggle with the extreme heat.
2023-12-30 - I have just put Michelin Pilot Sport 4S on my 2014 RS5 and don’t like the way they have now made the front feel light and floaty. I prefer a more direct feel with the road like it was with the discontinued Bridgestones. Does anyone know how these Continentals feel ?
The SC7 is a little more direct, but the Bridgestone Potenza Sport is probably the best replacement. Just remember that a new tyre will feel more floaty than a very worn on due to the much higher tread depth.
2024-02-13 - Looking at getting either these or Potenza Sport for an FK8 Type R. Only fast road and no track work. The Potenza Sport is 1.2kg heavier for my size (245/35/19) so worried that extra unsprung mass in the tyre will affect acceleration and just make the car feel heavier even if outright dry pace once up to speed is similar.
I wouldn't worry about 1.2kg, I know there's a lot of discussion on it online but I don't think it has a huge effect. I will be testing this later this year to find out though!
That said, the Potenza Sport would be a great match if you don't mind a tyre that wears a little quicker.
2024-03-12 - Hi, been watching lot of your reviews which help but can’t decide between a 3, I love country roads/spirited driving but also daily use. Looking at either the conti SC7, Bridgestone PS or Michelin PS5 , BMW f30 330, also what’s the wear like on the SC7. Thanks
Wear should be close to the PS4S, the PS5 will have a slight wear advantage. The SC7 is still the best all round tyre.
2024-04-30 - Hi, I just switched to the Conti ContactSport 7 and noticed a slight drop in pickup power. Specs: 245/40/18 Is this normal for this Tyre?
I'm not sure what you mean by pickup power, but assuming the tyre size is the same as previous you should notice no difference other than improved grip and handling if you were coming from a lower rated tyre.
2024-07-28 - Hello. Thanks for your reviews. They are great. I am trying to decide on new tires for my 350z, I had GY assy 5 and they gave crazy understeer to the car and they havent lasted that long either. Considering Conti Sport Contact 7. However I can only find the fronts in 225/45/R18 in 95Y while the rears 245/45/R18 are 100Y. Can I mix different load ratings? How do the SC7 wear? I am considering my alternative is Falken FK520. What do you think? Thank you!
Yes, you can mix load ratings. The SC7 should wear around the same as the Asym 5. The 350z is setup for understeer, the Conti should help a little but also more right foot might help ;)
2024-11-17 - In the area where I live its around 2°c to 7°c. Mostly hangs around the 5°c. Would you recommend these?
The SportContact 7 is a summer tyre, so will not be at optimum in those temperatures, but it will be no worse than any other summer tyre.
Size | Price Range | |
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225/40 R18 | £102.91 - £110.32 (3 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
235/35 R19 | £149.99 - £167.08 (5 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
235/40 R18 | £134.18 - £149.20 (3 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
245/40 R19 | £167.76 - £198.10 (3 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
255/35 R19 | £154.19 - £167.22 (6 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
255/40 R19 | £173.88 - £196.81 (3 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
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