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SPORTCONTACT 7

9.6 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 22 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 255/40 R19 among 53 available
tested in R19
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
180,75 €
in 255/40 R19
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Load capacityLI index

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Tyre variants (1)

Your size 255/40 R19 100Y XL EAN: 4019238040524 SAP: 3113750000
CONTINENTAL SPORTCONTACT 7, FR
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 180,75 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile Rim protection Rim protection Suitable for EVs Suitable for EVs
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Rating and verdict

How the Continental SPORTCONTACT 7 evaluated

9.6 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index 9,6 / 10 PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 255/40 R19 among 53 available
tested in R19
✓ Disciplines
Wet from 91 measurements · 22 tests
beats 67 of 70
96 +8,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 22 tests
beats 68 of 70
99 +15,3 %
Aquaplaning 21 tests
beats 31 of 58
55 ≈ average
wet handling 19 tests
beats 54 of 59
95 +5,0 %
Dry from 42 measurements · 22 tests
beats 69 of 70
99 +5,9 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 22 tests
beats 69 of 70
100 +9,1 %
dry handling 20 tests
beats 59 of 60
99 +2,6 %
Economy from 24 measurements · 21 tests
beats 37 of 59
64 +1,3 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 21 tests
beats 35 of 59
54 −3,0 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 1 test
beats 29 of 42
64 +3,0 %
Noise and comfort from 17 measurements · 20 tests
beats 33 of 57
59 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 17 tests
beats 25 of 57
34 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 24 of 50
42 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 99 % Wet 96 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best in the dry in size 255/40 R19 from 22 testov in the dry
🏆 Top 3 PTI in size 255/40 R19 2. place of 53 rated
🏆 Test winner 14× 1st place in 14 tests counted in PTI
🏆 Top 3 20× 1st–3rd place in 20 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
🏎
Maximum performance for sports cars
🔥
Extreme grip in the dry and the wet
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Suitable for EVs
Suitable for EVs Reinforced for EV weight and torque

Where Continental SPORTCONTACT 7 stands in size 255/40 R19

Compared with 36 tyres in this size — same season and similar focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 9,6 180,75 €
Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO 9.8 146,15 € better and cheaper Continental SPORTCONTACT 7 9.6 180,75 € This tyre Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 9.5 171,78 € Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 9.4 196,88 € Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 9.3 183,67 € Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 S 9.2 199,86 € Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 5 9.1 163,50 € Continental SportContact 6 9.0 199,09 € Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 8.5 163,97 € Kumho ECSTA PS72 SPORT S 8.5 129,70 € Kumho PS72 Ecsta Sport S XL FR 8.5 131,92 € Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 8.4 157,24 € Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. 8.2 157,72 € Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 8.1 143,18 € Goodyear EAGLE F1 SUPERSPORT 8.0 207,52 € Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 7.9 169,57 € Kumho ECSTA PS71 7.8 145,98 € Nexen N'FERA SPORT 7.6 128,80 € Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 7.5 153,25 € Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 7.5 147,54 € Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 7.3 180,75 € Yokohama V107 7.3 143,84 € Bridgestone POTENZA S001 7.3 167,29 € Kumho PS91 ECSTA 7.1 101,41 € Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 7.1 141,81 € Pirelli PZERO 7.0 160,91 € Sava INTENSA UHP 2 7.0 145,17 € Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 7.0 140,19 € Debica PRESTO UHP 2 6.9 118,36 € Falken AZENIS RS820 6.9 147,20 € Semperit SPEED-LIFE 3 6.9 153,39 € Nexen N'FERA SU1 5.6 117,82 € Barum BRAVURIS 6 5.6 133,16 € Triangle TH202 EffeXSport XL 5.4 94,52 € Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport 5.4 106,64 € Kormoran ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE 4.4 86,05 €
4,4 Median 7,6 9,8
2. rank in the group of 36 compared
94 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+2,0 above the group median group median 7,6
−0,2 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 (36)
  1. 1. 9.8 Hankook K137 VENTUS EVO better and cheaper 146,15 € −34,60 €
  2. 2. 9.6 Continental SPORTCONTACT 7 This tyre 180,75 €
  3. 3. 9.5 Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 171,78 € −8,97 €
  4. 4. 9.4 Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 196,88 € +16,13 €
  5. 5. 9.3 Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 183,67 € +2,92 €
  6. 6. 9.2 Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 S 199,86 € +19,11 €
  7. 7. 9.1 Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 5 163,50 € −17,25 €
  8. 8. 9.0 Continental SportContact 6 199,09 € +18,34 €
  9. 9. 8.5 Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 163,97 € −16,78 €
  10. 9. 8.5 Kumho ECSTA PS72 SPORT S 129,70 € −51,05 €
  11. 9. 8.5 Kumho PS72 Ecsta Sport S XL FR 131,92 € −48,83 €
  12. 12. 8.4 Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 157,24 € −23,51 €
  13. 13. 8.2 Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. 157,72 € −23,03 €
  14. 14. 8.1 Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 143,18 € −37,57 €
  15. 15. 8.0 Goodyear EAGLE F1 SUPERSPORT 207,52 € +26,77 €
  16. 16. 7.9 Dunlop SPORT MAXX RT2 169,57 € −11,18 €
  17. 17. 7.8 Kumho ECSTA PS71 145,98 € −34,77 €
  18. 18. 7.6 Nexen N'FERA SPORT 128,80 € −51,95 €
  19. 19. 7.5 Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 153,25 € −27,50 €
  20. 19. 7.5 Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 147,54 € −33,21 €
  21. 21. 7.3 Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 180,75 €
  22. 21. 7.3 Yokohama V107 143,84 € −36,91 €
  23. 21. 7.3 Bridgestone POTENZA S001 167,29 € −13,46 €
  24. 24. 7.1 Kumho PS91 ECSTA 101,41 € −79,34 €
  25. 24. 7.1 Firestone FIREHAWK SPORT 141,81 € −38,94 €
  26. 26. 7.0 Pirelli PZERO 160,91 € −19,84 €
  27. 26. 7.0 Sava INTENSA UHP 2 145,17 € −35,58 €
  28. 26. 7.0 Fulda SPORTCONTROL 2 140,19 € −40,56 €
  29. 29. 6.9 Debica PRESTO UHP 2 118,36 € −62,39 €
  30. 29. 6.9 Falken AZENIS RS820 147,20 € −33,55 €
  31. 29. 6.9 Semperit SPEED-LIFE 3 153,39 € −27,36 €
  32. 32. 5.6 Nexen N'FERA SU1 117,82 € −62,93 €
  33. 32. 5.6 Barum BRAVURIS 6 133,16 € −47,59 €
  34. 34. 5.4 Triangle TH202 EffeXSport XL 94,52 € −86,23 €
  35. 34. 5.4 Gripmax SureGrip Pro Sport 106,64 € −74,11 €
  36. 36. 4.4 Kormoran ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE 86,05 € −94,70 €
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Supersport

Tyres for powerful cars, where nothing is compromised — Continental SPORTCONTACT 7 is one of them. Compound, construction and tread pattern are all subordinated to grip and stability. Tread life and comfort rank well below them, which is worth knowing before you buy.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 255/40 R19
Width255 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter19″
Load index (LI)100
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code3113750000
EAN4019238040524
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB (73 dB)
Manufacturer Continental
Tread SPORTCONTACT 7
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
Rim protection Yes - FR
Suitable for EVs Yes - EV
Comparison

Competitors

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 12×
Wins 7×
Top 3 11×
Average placement 2,2
2026
3. place
Tyre Reviews Summer UHP Tire Test 235/35 R19 2026
8 tyres
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1. place
AutoBild Summer Sports Tire Test 255/35 R19 2026
8 tyres
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2025
1. place
Auto Bild Summer sports tire test 295/30 R20 2025
7 tyres
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3. place
EVO Magazine Summer Tire Test 235/35 R19 2025
9 tyres
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3. place
Die Reifentester Summer UHP tire test 225/40 R18 2025
8 tyres
Detail →
8. place
Auto Express Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 2025
9 tyres
Detail →
2. place
Tyre Reviews Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 2025
7 tyres
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1. place
AutoBild Sports Summer Tire Test 245/35 R19 2025
8 tyres
Detail →
2024
1. place
Auto Bild Summer Sports Tire Test 295/30 R20 2024
7 tyres
Detail →
1. place
Auto Bild Summer sports tire test 265/35 R19 2024
6 tyres
Detail →
2023
1. place
Auto motor und Sport Test letných UHP pneumatík 225/40 R18 2023
11 tyres
Detail →
1. place
Auto Motor und Sport Summer Tire Test 255/45 R20 2023
10 tyres ·Premiere
Detail →
Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 255/40 R19.

Current lowest
180,75 €
↗ 18,01 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
150,04 €
22.6.2026
Highest for the period
180,75 €
8.11.2026
180,75 150,04 180,75 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 153,16 € 22.6.2026: 150,04 € 23.6.2026: 153,16 € 24.6.2026: 171,19 € 24.6.2026: 153,16 € 1.7.2026: 171,19 € 2.7.2026: 177,18 € 3.7.2026: 171,19 € 3.7.2026: 177,18 € 4.7.2026: 171,19 € 4.7.2026: 177,18 € 4.7.2026: 173,63 € 5.7.2026: 171,19 € 5.7.2026: 177,18 € 5.7.2026: 173,63 € 6.7.2026: 177,18 € 6.7.2026: 173,63 € 10.7.2026: 177,18 € 18.7.2026: 176,38 € 18.7.2026: 177,18 € 20.7.2026: 176,38 € 20.7.2026: 177,18 € 21.7.2026: 169,44 € 21.7.2026: 177,18 € 22.7.2026: 169,44 € 22.7.2026: 177,18 € 23.7.2026: 169,44 € 23.7.2026: 177,18 € 24.7.2026: 169,44 € 24.7.2026: 177,18 € 24.7.2026: 169,44 € 27.7.2026: 176,38 € 27.7.2026: 177,18 € 28.7.2026: 176,38 € 28.7.2026: 177,18 € 29.7.2026: 176,38 € 29.7.2026: 176,15 € 30.7.2026: 173,95 € 31.7.2026: 174,35 € 1.8.2026: 173,95 € 7.8.2026: 176,15 € 8.8.2026: 177,18 € 10.8.2026: 176,38 € 10.8.2026: 177,18 € 13.8.2026: 175,69 € 14.8.2026: 176,12 € 19.8.2026: 174,35 € 21.8.2026: 175,35 € 22.8.2026: 175,74 € 28.8.2026: 175,35 € 1.9.2026: 175,74 € 2.9.2026: 175,35 € 3.9.2026: 174,95 € 11.9.2026: 174,55 € 17.9.2026: 174,16 € 24.9.2026: 173,76 € 26.9.2026: 174,16 € 29.9.2026: 173,76 € 30.9.2026: 175,90 € 6.10.2026: 177,21 € 6.10.2026: 175,90 € 8.10.2026: 176,80 € 9.10.2026: 176,20 € 13.10.2026: 178,38 € 14.10.2026: 173,76 € 15.10.2026: 174,16 € 21.10.2026: 180,66 € 23.10.2026: 179,41 € 23.10.2026: 177,89 € 24.10.2026: 177,48 € 25.10.2026: 179,10 € 30.10.2026: 178,20 € 31.10.2026: 180,66 € 2.11.2026: 179,41 € 3.11.2026: 180,66 € 3.11.2026: 177,17 € 8.11.2026: 180,75 €

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