Continental SportContact 7 vs Yokohama Advan Sport V107
- TR Score
- 9.7/10
- Owners say
- 84% · 134
- TR Score
- 8.8/10
- Owners say
- 73% · 25
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Continental SportContact 7 finished ahead 2 times and the Advan Sport V107 once. The SportContact 7 had 13.6% lower rolling resistance; the Advan Sport V107 held 9.3% more grip in curved aquaplaning.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Continental SportContact 7 if you want the most complete performance tyre-superb dry/wet handling, strong wet safety margins, excellent straight aquaplaning, and standout efficiency and longevity. Choose Yokohama Advan Sport V107 if your priorities are braking bite, composed road refinement, and curved aquaplaning security in UK-style conditions, especially in 18-19 inch fitments.
Where the SportContact 7 is stronger
- Class-leading all-round safety at ADAC: shortest wet braking (28.4 m) and excellent handling; strong dry grip and feedback
- Superior efficiency and ownership costs: lower rolling resistance (up to −15%), better fuel use (5.5 vs 5.7 l/100 km), and longer wear (+26.5%)
- Consistent handling pace: wins in dry and wet handling at EVO; strong subjective control and stability
Where the Advan Sport V107 is stronger
- Strong braking focus: wins dry braking in 2/3 tests and wet braking in 2/3 (notably −5.14% at Auto Express)
- Refined road manners: higher subjective road score at EVO and marginally quieter in UK testing
- Confident wet balance on lap with crisp turn-in and progressive rotation (EVO subjective praise)
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
SportContact 7 vs Advan Sport V107 at a glance
| Category | SportContact 7 | Gap | Advan Sport V107 |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 2 | 1 | |
| Dry7 measurements | 4 | 3 | |
| Wet14 measurements | 7 | The SportContact 7 resisted straight aquaplaning at a 2.3% higher speed (3 tests) | 5 |
| Comfort2 measurements | 1 | Level between the two. | 1 |
| Value5 measurements | 5 | The SportContact 7 had 13.6% lower rolling resistance (2 tests) | 0 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.7/10 | The SportContact 7 by 0.9 | 8.8/10 |
| Owner rating134 and 25 reviews | 84% | The SportContact 7 by 11 points | 73% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 80% | The SportContact 7 by 26 points | 54% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | +6.6% | The SportContact 7 was dearer in 1 of 2 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 123 | 94 sizes made in both | 137 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 3 tests, 2025 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | SportContact 7 | Field | Advan Sport V107 |
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| 2025 EVO Summer Tyre Test | P3 of 9 | P4 of 9 | |
| 2025 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | P8 of 9 | P7 of 9 | |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | P1 of 18 | P6 of 18 |
Performance profile
7 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
SportContact 7
Advan Sport V107
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 96%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 10 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
SportContact 7
Advan Sport V107
Not ahead in any category
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
SportContact 7
Advan Sport V107
Not ahead in any category
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the SportContact 7 84% from 134 reviews and the Advan Sport V107 73% from 25. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | SportContact 7 | Gap | Advan Sport V107 | Wins | ||||||||||||
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| 33.86 | 0.7% | 33.6 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 74.73 | 0.2% | 74.9 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 30.82 | 0.7% | 30.98 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 34.2 | 9.3% | 37.7 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 85.24 | 0.2% | 85.38 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 28.4 | 0.4% | 28.3 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 79.69 | 2.3% | 77.9 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 6.09 | 9.3% | 6.59 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 72.3 | 0.6 dB | 72.9 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 43,400 | 26.5% | 34,300 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 8.12 | 13.6% | 9.39 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 5.5 | 3.5% | 5.7 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 63.4 | 33.3% | 95 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the SportContact 7 scores 9.7 and the Advan Sport V107 8.8 out of 10.
| SportContact 7 | Category | Advan Sport V107 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | Dry | 97 | ||
| 98 | Wet | 76 | ||
| 29 | Comfort | 14 | ||
| 39 | Value | 5 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| SportContact 7 | Category | Advan Sport V107 | ||
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| 9.5 | Dry Grip | 8.7 | ||
| 9.1 | Wet Grip | 7.4 | ||
| 8.7 | Road Feedback | 8.5 | ||
| 9 | Handling | 8.4 | ||
| 6.7 | Wear | 5.5 | ||
| 7.7 | Comfort | 6.3 | ||
Owners rate the SportContact 7 84% from 134 reviews and the Advan Sport V107 73% from 25. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Continental SportContact 7
- 84%from 134 reviews
- 80%would buy again
- 1,308,502 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Continental SportContact 7 very highly overall (average 83%), with the strongest agreement around outstanding dry and wet grip, backed up by confident handling and strong steering response. Comfort and noise are often described as better than expected for a UHP summer tyre, though experiences vary by car and set-up. The main recurring drawback is wear: around a third of owners who mention tread life report rapid wear, meaning running costs can be high if you drive hard or run a heavier, high-torque car.
- Exceptional dry grip and traction
- Very strong wet grip and confidence in rain
- Sharp, secure dry handling
- Good steering feel and feedback
- Rapid tread wear and short life for many drivers
- Ride can feel harsh or uncomfortable on some set-ups
- Road noise can be intrusive on rough surfaces
Summarised by AI from 117 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 134 SportContact 7 reviewsIn comparison with non sport tyres like the Continental PremiumContact 6 the grip in dry conditions is outstanding and better like other tyres I have driven (e.g. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymetric). The Wet-Grip is surprisingly good and did not fade with lower tread depth (yet). No disturbing noise while driving.
Yokohama Advan Sport V107
- 73%from 25 reviews
- 54%would buy again
- 140,521 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners most consistently praise the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 for strong dry performance, with around three in five highlighting excellent dry grip and many also noting sharp steering and confident dry handling. Wet grip is generally rated as decent, though opinions are more mixed, with a small but notable group (around one in seven) finding it weaker, particularly in colder conditions. The biggest drawback is longevity: around two in five owners complain of very fast wear. Noise is another frequent issue, with around one in three reporting higher road roar, especially on rougher surfaces.
- Outstanding dry grip and confidence under power
- Very capable dry handling with strong feedback
- Direct, responsive steering feel
- Stiff, sporty sidewalls that support hard driving
- Very short tread life and rapid wear
- Noticeable road noise/roar, especially on coarse surfaces
- Needs heat or a bedding-in period to feel at its best
Summarised by AI from 24 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 25 Advan Sport V107 reviewsAmazing feel and handling, decent dry grip.
Awful comfort and wear rate.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 123 sizes of the SportContact 7 and 137 of the Advan Sport V107, 94 of them made in both.
| Category | SportContact 7 | Advan Sport V107 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 123 sizes, 18 to 24 inch | 137 sizes, 16 to 24 inch |
| Made in both | 94 sizes 225/40 R18225/45 R18225/50 R18235/40 R18245/40 R18245/45 R18255/35 R18265/35 R18225/35 R19225/40 R19235/35 R19235/40 R19and 82 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A85%B15% | A94%B6% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C61%D16%A14%B9% | D71%C22%A7% |
| EU label noise | 70-75 dB B98%A2% | 66-73 dB B76%A24% |
| On the market since | - | 2018 |
| Replaced | Continental Sport Contact 6 (2015) | Yokohama Advan Sport V105 (2010) |
| Awards | Highly Recommended: Best Tyres for High Performance Cars (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Highly Recommended: Best Tyres for Hot Hatches (Compact Sports Cars) (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Commended: Best Tyres for High Performance Cars (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Highly Recommended: Best Tyres for Hot Hatches (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: Best Tyres for Large Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: Supersports Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2024) Winner: Supersports Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2023) Winner: Supersports Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2022) Winner: Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2022) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The SportContact 7 was the dearer tyre in 1 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 6.6% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This head-to-head matches two flagship summer performance tyres with slightly different briefs: the Continental SportContact 7 sits in the max-performance bracket, while the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 targets the ultra-high-performance mainstream. Across three recent independent tests (EVO 235/35 R19; Auto Express 225/40 R18; ADAC 225/40 R18), the pair traded blows in braking and wet grip nuances, while diverging more clearly on efficiency and longevity.
In short, the Continental typically delivers the sharper lap-time performance and broader safety envelope in mixed conditions, alongside standout efficiency and wear. The Yokohama counters with consistently strong straight-line braking (dry and wet in two of the three tests), poised subjective manners on road, and excellent curved aquaplaning in the two UK tests. The tight overall finishes (including a 3rd vs 4th at EVO) mean context-size, climate, and priorities-matters.
Conclusion
Synthesizing the results, the SportContact 7 is the more rounded performer. It won two of the three shared tests (including ADAC 1/18 overall) and repeatedly led in handling (dry and wet), straight-line aquaplaning, rolling resistance, and durability. Its ADAC numbers are telling: −8.97% shorter wet braking (28.4 m vs 31.2 m), better straight aquaplaning (+4.87%), markedly lower abrasion (−33%), and a projected 26.5% longer life-plus lower fuel use (5.5 vs 5.7 l/100 km) and better value per 1000 km.
The Advan Sport V107 is no bystander: it edged Continental in both wet and dry braking in the UK tests (e.g., Auto Express wet −5.14%, dry −2.58%), scored higher for road refinement there, and posted superior curved aquaplaning in the UK-based tests, while feeling light, precise, and confidence-inspiring. The outlier was Auto Express, where Continental underperformed in the wet versus its usual form; viewed alongside ADAC and EVO, that looks size/test-surface specific rather than a pattern.
If you want the safest all-round package with notably better efficiency, wear, and lap consistency, choose the SportContact 7. If your priority is strong braking bite and quieter road manners in UK-style conditions, the Advan Sport V107 is compelling-especially in the tested 18-19 inch fitments.
SportContact 7 vs Advan Sport V107: your questions
Is the Continental SportContact 7 or the Yokohama Advan Sport V107 the better tyre?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Continental SportContact 7 finished ahead 2 times and the Advan Sport V107 once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the SportContact 7 scores 9.7 and the Advan Sport V107 8.8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the SportContact 7 or the Advan Sport V107?
The SportContact 7 led 7 of the 14 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it resisted straight aquaplaning at a 2.3% higher speed across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The SportContact 7 led 4 of the 7 dry measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The SportContact 7 had 13.6% lower rolling resistance (2 tests). Owners rate wear 6.7/10 for the SportContact 7 and 5.5/10 for the Advan Sport V107.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 7.7/10 for the SportContact 7 and 6.3/10 for the Advan Sport V107.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the SportContact 7 84% from 134 reviews and the Advan Sport V107 73% from 25. 80% of SportContact 7 owners would buy it again, against 54% for the Advan Sport V107.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the SportContact 7 was the dearer tyre in 1 of them, by 6.6% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The SportContact 7 is made in 123 sizes (18 to 24 inch) and the Advan Sport V107 in 137 (16 to 24 inch). 94 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the SportContact 7 is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Advan Sport V107 A and D.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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