Continental Premium PREMIUMCONTACT 7
9.7 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 30 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 235/45 R18 among 69 available 
tested in this size
tested in this size 
Price from
156,79 €
in 235/45 R18
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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index
Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.
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SpeedSI index
Speed index (SI) — For summer tyres, the SI may be higher than stated in the vehicle registration document.
Tyre variants (1)
Your size 235/45 R18 98Y XL EAN: 4019238079401 SAP: 3130680000
CONTINENTAL PREMIUMCONTACT 7, FR
C A B Price from 156,79 € 
Reinforced profile 
OE: Chery 
Rim protection 
Suitable for EVs Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 4019238079401
Current prices for size 235/45 R18.
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In stock
156,79 €
Buy → 2
Delivery within 3 days
153,74 €
Buy → 3
Delivery within 2 days
156,28 €
Buy → 4
Delivery within 3 days
158,86 €
Buy → 5
Delivery within 5 days
167,36 €
Buy → 6
Delivery within 4 days
174,25 €
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Rating and verdict
How the Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 7 evaluated
9.7 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index 9,7 / 10 PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 235/45 R18 among 69 available
tested in this size ✓ Disciplines
Wet beats 89 of 93
96 +7,8 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 92 of 93
100 +14,0 %
Aquaplaning
beats 55 of 76
78 +2,0 %
wet handling
beats 72 of 77
98 +3,8 %
Dry beats 83 of 93
90 +4,0 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 86 of 93
96 +6,3 %
dry handling
beats 64 of 76
91 +1,6 %
Economy beats 59 of 80
74 +6,1 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 41 of 80
50 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 51 of 61
90 +19,5 %
Noise and comfort beats 67 of 76
89 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 27 of 76
31 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 40 of 65
72 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 96 % Dry 90 % Noise and comfort 89 % 🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Top 3 PTI in size 235/45 R18 3. place of 69 rated
🏆 Test winner 13× 1st place in 13 tests counted in PTI
🏆 Top 3 22× 1st–3rd place in 22 tests counted in PTI
Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.
✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
Balanced performance comfort + dynamics
For active drivers everyday driving
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
OE Approved directly by the carmaker
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Suitable for EVs Reinforced for EV weight and torque
Where Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 7 stands in size 235/45 R18
Compared with 31 tyres in this size — same season and similar focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 9,7 156,79 €
Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 9.8 125,56 € better and cheaper Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 7 9.7 156,79 € This tyre 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 9.5 146,30 € 
Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 9.4 175,27 € 
Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 9.3 191,83 € 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 5 9.1 142,61 € 
Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 6 8.8 139,85 € 
Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 8.8 147,30 € 
Kumho ECSTA PS72 SPORT 8.5 103,35 € 
Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 8.5 158,81 € 
Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 8.4 139,38 € 
Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. 8.2 143,90 € 
Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 8.1 103,85 € 
Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 7.9 143,20 € 
Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 2 7.9 125,26 € 
Kumho PS71 ECSTA 7.8 108,89 € 
Nexen N'FERA SPORT 7.6 102,62 € 
Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 7.5 136,07 € 
Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 7.5 119,22 € 
Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 7.3 149,78 € 
Yokohama V107 7.3 130,35 € 
Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 7.0 121,33 € 
Nexen N'FERA SPORT SUV 7.0 95,32 € 
Sava INTENSA UHP 2 7.0 103,40 € 
Debica PRESTO UHP 2 6.9 104,66 € 
Semperit SPEED-LIFE 3 6.9 130,15 € 
Nexen N'FERA SU1 5.6 95,08 € 
Barum BRAVURIS 6 5.6 105,89 € 
Gripmax SUREGRIP PRO SPORT XL 5.4 76,36 € 
Triangle EFFEXSPORT TH202 5.4 60,89 € 
Nexen N'FERA RU1 5.4 120,12 € 5,4 Median 7,8 9,8
5.4 weakest in the group Nexen N'FERA RU1 120,12 € −36,67 € 9.8 best in the group Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 125,56 € −31,23 €
Nexen N'FERA RU1 120,12 € −36,67 € 9.8 best in the group Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 125,56 € −31,23 € rank in the group of 31 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,8
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (31)
- 1. 9.8 125,56 € −31,23 €
- 2. 9.7 156,79 €
- 3. 9.5 146,30 € −10,49 €
- 4. 9.4 175,27 € +18,48 €
- 5. 9.3 191,83 € +35,04 €
- 6. 9.1 142,61 € −14,18 €
- 7. 8.8 139,85 € −16,94 €
- 7. 8.8 147,30 € −9,49 €
- 9. 8.5 103,35 € −53,44 €
- 9. 8.5 158,81 € +2,02 €
- 11. 8.4 139,38 € −17,41 €
- 12. 8.2 143,90 € −12,89 €
- 13. 8.1 103,85 € −52,94 €
- 14. 7.9 143,20 € −13,59 €
- 14. 7.9 125,26 € −31,53 €
- 16. 7.8 108,89 € −47,90 €
- 17. 7.6 102,62 € −54,17 €
- 18. 7.5 136,07 € −20,72 €
- 18. 7.5 119,22 € −37,57 €
- 20. 7.3 149,78 € −7,01 €
- 20. 7.3 130,35 € −26,44 €
- 22. 7.0 121,33 € −35,46 €
- 22. 7.0 95,32 € −61,47 €
- 22. 7.0 103,40 € −53,39 €
- 25. 6.9 104,66 € −52,13 €
- 25. 6.9 130,15 € −26,64 €
- 27. 5.6 95,08 € −61,71 €
- 27. 5.6 105,89 € −50,90 €
- 29. 5.4 76,36 € −80,43 €
- 29. 5.4 60,89 € −95,90 €
- 29. 5.4 120,12 € −36,67 €
Specifications
Technical information
Our classification not an official manufacturer classification
Focus: Standard-sport
A standard tyre with an added dose of sportiness — Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 7 is one of them. The basis stays balanced: comfort, quietness and tread life at the level of an ordinary tyre. The manufacturer adds a stiffer sidewall or a grippier compound, so the response is sharper at speed and through corners. The ideal is that none of it comes out of the tyre's mileage.
Eco
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Sport
Supersport
Selected size 235/45 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code3130680000
EAN4019238079401
EU energy label C A B (72 dB)
C A B (72 dB) Manufacturer Continental
Tread PREMIUMCONTACT 7
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
OE
Rim protection Yes - FR
Suitable for EVs Yes - EV
Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Select a tyre to compare with Continental PREMIUMCONTACT 7.
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PREMIUMCONTACT 6
8.8
from 140 €
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PREMIUMCONTACT 7
9.7
from 157 €
Reference tyre
Nexen
N'Fera SU1
5.6
from 167 €
Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 23×
Wins 
9×
9× Top 3 
18×
18× Average placement 2,6
2026
2025
2024
1. place 
Auto Motor und Sport Auto Motor und Sport summer tire test 235/55 R18 2024
8 tyres
2023
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 235/45 R18.
Current lowest
156,79 €
Lowest for the period
152,03 €
Highest for the period
159,83 €
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.