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Supersport
Continental Premium

SPORTCONTACT 7

9.6
PTI – Pneutesty Index
outstanding ✓ 23 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 255/45 R19 among 47 available
tested in R19
Price from
199,02 €
in 255/45 R19
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Which sizes it's made in

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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.

Your size 255/45 R19 Speed / Load: 104W XL
Rolling resistanceA Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 199,02 €
Sound (noise reduction) Sound (noise reduction) Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE Rim protection Rim protection Suitable for EVs Suitable for EVs
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Your size 255/45 R19 Speed / Load: 104Y XL
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 201,87 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile Rim protection Rim protection Suitable for EVs Suitable for EVs
Your size 255/45 R19 Speed / Load: 104V XL
Rolling resistanceA Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 225,86 €
Sound (noise reduction) Sound (noise reduction) Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE Rim protection Rim protection Suitable for EVs Suitable for EVs
Rating and verdict

How the SportContact 7 evaluated

9.6
PTI – Pneutesty Index 9,6 / 10 · outstanding PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 255/45 R19 among 47 available
tested in R19
Discipline Percentile worsegroup averagebest Gap ⓘ Tests
Wet 91
+8 % 23 tests
what it consists of Wet (3)
wet braking 99
+17 % 23 tests
Aquaplaning 48
≈ average 22 tests
wet handling 94
+5 % 20 tests
Dry 99
+5 % 23 tests
what it consists of Dry (2)
dry braking 100
+9 % 23 tests
dry handling 99
+3 % 21 tests
Economy 64
−3 % 22 tests
what it consists of Economy (2)
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 53
−3 % 22 tests
durability (wear and abrasion) 65
+3 % 1 test
Noise and comfort 55
≈ average 20 tests
what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 37
≈ average 17 tests
ride comfort 44
Not measured. –
Where it is strong
Wetbetter than 91 %
Drybetter than 99 %
Where it falls behind
no notable weakness
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best in the dry in size 255/45 R19 from 23 testov in the dry
🏆 Top 3 PTI in size 255/45 R19 2. place of 47 rated
🏆 Test winner 14× 1st place in 14 tests counted in PTI
🏆 Top 3 20× 1st–3rd place in 20 tests counted in PTI

Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
🏎
Maximum performance for sports cars
🔥
Extreme grip in the dry and the wet
Sound (noise reduction)
Sound (noise reduction) A quieter ride in the cabin
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
OE Approved directly by the carmaker
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 255/45 R19

Compared with 32 tyres in this size — same season and similar focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 9,6 199,02 €
Hankook K137A VENTUS EVO SUV 9.9 171,87 € better and cheaper Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 9.6 183,41 € Continental SPORTCONTACT 7 9.6 199,02 € This tyre Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 9.4 233,68 € Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 9.4 237,36 € Continental SPORTCONTACT 6 9.0 206,99 € Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 SUV 9.0 218,35 € Pirelli SCORPION 8.7 183,30 € Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 8.7 193,94 € Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 8.6 198,63 € Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 8.5 158,67 € Kumho ECSTA PS72 SPORT 8.5 133,13 € Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. 8.2 205,32 € Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 8.1 173,18 € Kumho PS71EV ECSTA 7.9 154,77 € Hankook K117A VENTUS S1 EVO2 SUV 7.8 190,21 € Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 3 SUV 7.7 174,84 € Nexen N'FERA SPORT 7.7 142,68 € Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 7.6 161,83 € Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 7.5 201,40 € Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 7.4 196,28 € Vredestein ULTRAC VORTI+ 7.3 322,81 € Yokohama V107 7.3 159,43 € Kumho PS91 7.1 164,34 € Pirelli PZERO 7.0 169,16 € Falken AZENIS RS820 7.0 160,97 € Semperit SPEED-LIFE 3 6.9 177,48 € Yokohama V105 6.2 175,05 € Nexen N'FERA SU1 5.6 125,83 € Barum BRAVURIS 6 5.5 135,62 € Nexen N'FERA RU1 5.4 128,10 € Barum BRAVURIS 5HM 4.9 147,21 €
4,9 median 7,8 9,9
2. rank in the group of 32 compared
91 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+1,8 above the group median group median 7,8
−0,3 behind the best in the group the best has 9,9
💡 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 (32)
  1. 1. 9.9 Hankook K137A VENTUS EVO SUV better and cheaper 171,87 € −27,15 €
  2. 2. 9.6 Goodyear EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 6 183,41 € −15,61 €
  3. 2. 9.6 Continental SPORTCONTACT 7 This tyre 199,02 €
  4. 4. 9.4 Michelin PILOT SPORT 5 233,68 € +34,66 €
  5. 4. 9.4 Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 237,36 € +38,34 €
  6. 6. 9.0 Continental SPORTCONTACT 6 206,99 € +7,97 €
  7. 6. 9.0 Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 SUV 218,35 € +19,33 €
  8. 8. 8.7 Pirelli SCORPION 183,30 € −15,72 €
  9. 8. 8.7 Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO 193,94 € −5,08 €
  10. 10. 8.6 Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT 198,63 € −0,39 €
  11. 11. 8.5 Hankook K127 VENTUS S1 EVO3 158,67 € −40,35 €
  12. 11. 8.5 Kumho ECSTA PS72 SPORT 133,13 € −65,89 €
  13. 13. 8.2 Pirelli P-ZERO (PZ4) S.C. 205,32 € +6,30 €
  14. 14. 8.1 Vredestein ULTRAC PRO 173,18 € −25,84 €
  15. 15. 7.9 Kumho PS71EV ECSTA 154,77 € −44,25 €
  16. 16. 7.8 Hankook K117A VENTUS S1 EVO2 SUV 190,21 € −8,81 €
  17. 17. 7.7 Goodyear EAGLE F1 (ASYMMETRIC) 3 SUV 174,84 € −24,18 €
  18. 17. 7.7 Nexen N'FERA SPORT 142,68 € −56,34 €
  19. 19. 7.6 Toyo PROXES SPORT 2 161,83 € −37,19 €
  20. 20. 7.5 Uniroyal RAINSPORT 5 201,40 € +2,38 €
  21. 21. 7.4 Continental CONTISPORTCONTACT 5 196,28 € −2,74 €
  22. 22. 7.3 Vredestein ULTRAC VORTI+ 322,81 € +123,79 €
  23. 22. 7.3 Yokohama V107 159,43 € −39,59 €
  24. 24. 7.1 Kumho PS91 164,34 € −34,68 €
  25. 25. 7.0 Pirelli PZERO 169,16 € −29,86 €
  26. 25. 7.0 Falken AZENIS RS820 160,97 € −38,05 €
  27. 27. 6.9 Semperit SPEED-LIFE 3 177,48 € −21,54 €
  28. 28. 6.2 Yokohama V105 175,05 € −23,97 €
  29. 29. 5.6 Nexen N'FERA SU1 125,83 € −73,19 €
  30. 30. 5.5 Barum BRAVURIS 6 135,62 € −63,40 €
  31. 31. 5.4 Nexen N'FERA RU1 128,10 € −70,92 €
  32. 32. 4.9 Barum BRAVURIS 5HM 147,21 € −51,81 €
Price per 100 km

The tyre's real value for money

199 € ÷ 37 514 km × 100
0,53 € / 100 km

Lowest price in size 255/45 R19 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.

Comparison with alternatives
Continental SPORTCONTACT 7 0,53 €
Continental SPORTCONTACT 6 0,98 €

Of the tyres compared, Continental SPORTCONTACT 7 has the lowest cost per 100 km.

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 255/45 R19
Width255 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter19″
Load index (LI)104
Speed index (SI)W
Product code03152430000
EAN4019238298154
EU energy label Rolling resistanceA Wet gripB NoiseB (73 dB)
Manufacturer Continental
Tread SPORTCONTACT 7
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Focus Supersport
Construction Radial
Creation date 01.11.2021
Product launch date (gen.) 13.08.2023
Available technologies
Sound (tlmenie hluku) Áno - CONTISILENT
Zosilený profil Áno
OE
Ochrana disku Áno - FR
Vhodné pre elektro Áno - EV
Comparison

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 15×
Wins 10×
Top 3 14×
Average placement 1,9
2026
1. place
Top Tire Review Test letných UUHP pneumatík 255/35 R19 2026
3 tyres
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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
ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18 2025
18 tyres
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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
Detail →
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
Detail →
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
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2023
1. place
Auto motor und Sport Test letných UHP pneumatík 225/40 R18 2023
11 tyres
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1. place
Auto Motor und Sport Summer Tire Test 255/45 R20 2023
10 tyres
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2022
1. place
Tyrereviews Test of summer UUHP tires 255/35 R19 2022
10 tyres ·Premiere
Detail →
Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 255/45 R19.

Current lowest
199,02 €
↘ 5,35 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
195,15 €
29.9.2026
Highest for the period
227,04 €
24.7.2026
227,04 195,15 199,02 € 22.6.2026 14.10.2026 22.6.2026: 210,27 € 24.7.2026: 223,57 € 24.7.2026: 227,04 € 25.7.2026: 215,95 € 26.7.2026: 227,04 € 26.7.2026: 215,95 € 27.7.2026: 222,59 € 27.7.2026: 227,04 € 28.7.2026: 215,95 € 28.7.2026: 222,59 € 28.7.2026: 227,04 € 29.7.2026: 215,95 € 29.7.2026: 222,59 € 29.7.2026: 227,04 € 1.8.2026: 217,17 € 2.8.2026: 227,04 € 2.8.2026: 217,17 € 3.8.2026: 222,59 € 3.8.2026: 227,04 € 4.8.2026: 217,17 € 4.8.2026: 222,59 € 4.8.2026: 227,04 € 5.8.2026: 217,17 € 5.8.2026: 222,59 € 5.8.2026: 227,04 € 8.8.2026: 217,17 € 9.8.2026: 227,04 € 9.8.2026: 217,17 € 10.8.2026: 222,59 € 10.8.2026: 227,04 € 11.8.2026: 217,17 € 11.8.2026: 222,59 € 11.8.2026: 227,04 € 12.8.2026: 217,17 € 12.8.2026: 222,59 € 12.8.2026: 227,04 € 15.8.2026: 217,17 € 16.8.2026: 227,04 € 16.8.2026: 217,17 € 17.8.2026: 222,59 € 17.8.2026: 227,04 € 18.8.2026: 217,17 € 18.8.2026: 210,27 € 18.8.2026: 222,59 € 18.8.2026: 223,57 € 19.8.2026: 210,27 € 19.8.2026: 222,59 € 19.8.2026: 223,57 € 20.8.2026: 210,27 € 20.8.2026: 220,33 € 21.8.2026: 210,27 € 21.8.2026: 220,33 € 22.8.2026: 215,95 € 23.8.2026: 220,33 € 23.8.2026: 215,95 € 24.8.2026: 220,33 € 25.8.2026: 210,27 € 25.8.2026: 215,95 € 4.9.2026: 216,11 € 21.9.2026: 220,43 € 24.9.2026: 216,11 € 25.9.2026: 198,13 € 29.9.2026: 195,15 € 8.10.2026: 199,02 € 14.10.2026: 199,02 €

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

User reviews

What owners say

4,2
★★★★☆
from 111 reviews
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Expected lifespan
37 514 km
Reliability:confidence-high
DI
di***@abv.bg
Volkswagen Passat B8 2.0 TDI 4 Motion · 225/45 R18 · 10 461 km
★★★★★

<p>This is one of the most impressive tyres I have ever driven. Great!</p>

MI
mi***@petalmail.com
265/40 R21 · 35 406 km
★★★★☆

<p>Expensive and poor wear,but the best street sporty tyres I ever used.</p>

MR
mr***@gmail.com
Land Rover Range Rover V8 Vogue · 275/40 R22 · 14 484 km
★★★☆☆

<p>Run these on a 2019 Range Rover SV AUTOBIOGRAPHY DYNAMIC 565BHP. after just over one year , the fronts need replaced . Have had the alignment done twice , replaced lower arms too. Great tyres but for longevity, I’d be looking at alternatives . Really heavy feathering , pressures etc checked every month too. Just too soft for the application . I do run these on a panamera turbo too, admittedly doing a lot less miles and they are wearing great . So looks like I’ll be going down the route of the asymmetric 6 for the Range Rover, fingers crossed they wear better .</p><p>Used to run ps4s on my old sdv8 Range Rover and they were fabulous for wear .</p>

17
17***@noreg.com
Alfa Romeo Giulia q4 2.0T 280+ · 255/35 R19 · 8 047 km
★★★★☆

<p>I’ve had both on my Alfa GT FWD, and now I’ve got a fresh set on my Giulia Q2 2.0T.</p><p>In the wet, these tyres are amazing and give you loads of feedback. In the dry, they offer the same great feedback and grip. I’ve even used them on track wet and dry , and they definitely don’t disappoint.</p><p>The only downside is that they don’t retain that level of grip for as long as a proper semi slick would.</p><p>For a high performance tyre in its class, they’re hands down one of the best.</p>

CS
cs***@163.com
255/45 R21 · 9 737 km
★★★★☆

<p>The overall experience of the SC7 is quite good, but when the temperature drops to around 18 degrees Celsius, coupled with light rain and wet ground, the confidence one feels when driving at high speeds through corners is not very strong.</p>

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