Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Vredestein Ultrac

The PremiumContact 7 dominates objective safety: it wins 10 of 11 tests overall and is unbeaten in wet braking across the dataset, often by large margins (e.g., −16% in ADAC wet braking). It usually stops shorter in the dry too, and pairs that with precise, confidence-inspiring handling. Its trade-offs are higher external noise and, in some tests, average rolling resistance and aquaplaning scores.

The Ultrac's case rests on comfort, low noise, strong straight/curved aquaplaning, and a lower price. However, its braking-particularly in the wet-fluctuates by test and size, and its projected wear is markedly lower in major wear studies, hurting long-term value. For safety-first drivers and mixed-weather summers, the Continental is the clear pick. For quieter cruising in predominantly warm, heavy-rain climates where aquaplaning resistance and purchase price matter most, the Vredestein is the budget-friendly alternative-provided you accept longer braking distances. The key takeaway: Continental maximizes safety margins; Vredestein maximizes refinement and price.

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Footnote

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Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

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