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Continental SportContact 7

Name: Continental SportContact 7
Brand: Continental
Rating: 4.2 (92 reviews)

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The Continental SportContact 7 is a premium max-performance summer tyre that delivers class-leading grip and braking in both the dry and the wet. Real-world drivers consistently report huge confidence and strong traction, while professional tests regularly place it at or near the top of the field. It is a standout choice if your priority is outright pace, control and stopping power. The main compromises are faster wear and a firmer, noisier ride than more comfort- or efficiency-focused rivals.

9.8

Tyre Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews

High Confidence View Breakdown

Dry Grip

95%

Wet Grip

92%

Road Feedback

88%

Handling

90%

Wear

65%

Comfort

75%

Buy again

79%

Expected Mileage 22,655 miles High Confidence

92 Reviews

84% Average

441,303 miles driven

19 Tests (avg: 2^nd)

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Test	Publication	Date	Size	Position	Metrics
2026 ACE Summer Tyre Test	ACE	2026	225/40 R18	2/10	0 metrics
2025 EVO Summer Tyre Test	EVO	2026	235/35 R19	3/9	10 metrics
2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test	Die Reifentester	2025	225/40 R18	3/8	8 metrics
2025 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test	Auto Express	2025	225/40 R18	8/9	9 metrics
2025 Autobild Sports Cars UUHP Tyre Test	Auto Bild Sportscars	2025	295/30 R20	1/7	9 metrics
Best Performance Tyres For 2025	Tyre Reviews	2025	225/40 R18	2/7	11 metrics
2025 Sports Cars Tyre Test	Auto Bild Sportscars	2025	245/35 R19	1/8	9 metrics
2025 Sport Auto UUHP Tyre Test	Sport Auto	2025	285/30 R20	1/4	8 metrics
2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test	ADAC	2025	225/40 R18	1/18	10 metrics
2024 EVO Summer Tyre Test	EVO	2024	235/35 R19	1/7	10 metrics
2024 Sports Car Tyre Test	Auto Bild Sportscars	2024	295/30 R20	1/7	8 metrics
2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres	Auto Motor Und Sport	2023	255/45 R20	1/10	11 metrics
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test	Sport Auto	2023	225/40 R18	1/11	10 metrics
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test	Auto Zeitung	2023	235/35 R19	1/10	9 metrics
2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test	Auto Bild Sportscars	2023	225/40 R18	1/13	10 metrics
2023 ACE / Gute Fahrt UHP Summer Tyre Test	ACE	2023	235/35 R19	1/7	0 metrics
2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tyre Test	Auto Bild Sportscars	2022	245/40 R19	2/10	10 metrics
2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test	Sport Auto	2022	235/35 R19	1/10	10 metrics
2022 Tyre Reviews UUHP Summer Tyre Test	Tyre Reviews	2022	255/35 R19	1/10	9 metrics

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2025 EVO Summer Tyre Test

235/35 R19 • 2026

3^rd/9

The Continental SportContact 7, a previous champion in this size, again delivered a strong performance to claim a solid podium place. It ranked second subjectively on both the wet and dry handling circuits. A strong front end got it into tight turns quickly and provided some useful, exploitable lift-off rotation, particularly into the tight right-hander. It felt great on the brakes and remained pinned and poised through the sweeps – the only surprise was that the lap time wasn't even better. On the hot, dry asphalt it felt superb: positive and abundantly grippy, a ruthless apex hunter that was particularly impressive in the first late-apex right. It genuinely felt like the fastest tyre and very nearly was. On the road route it was good but not outstanding, being loud over coarse sections but decent over transverse challenges, while its steering delivered good feel.

2026 ACE Summer Tyre Test

225/40 R18 • 2026

2^nd/10

Continental SportContact 7 finished a single point behind the winner at 140 points, also earning a "very recommended" verdict. It scored the highest wet braking points in the test (29 out of 30) off the back of the shortest stopping distance at 24.51 metres, and its overall wet safety score of 65 was solid. It was one of the four tyres sharing the best dry handling marks, highlighted for precise steering and cornering confidence, and its dry safety score of 54 was the joint highest in the test. Its one notable weakness was curve aquaplaning, where it scored just 4 out of 10 — the lowest in the field — after recording the earliest loss of grip at 68.3 km/h, more than 3 km/h earlier than the best tyre in that discipline. That single vulnerability in standing water is likely what cost it the overall win.

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225/40 R18 • 2025

2^nd/7

Excellent in the dry with the shortest dry braking, good in wet braking and handling, excellent noise and comfort, good rolling resistance.

Average aquaplaning performance, front / rear balance not as ideal in the 18" size.

The Continental SportContact 7 was once again right at the front of yet another test, having huge amounts of grip in the dry, excellent comfort, and nice quick steering. In this 18" size on the Golf it wasn't quite as well balanced around the limit as I remember the 19" fitment, but even with average aquaplaning performance it's still right at the front in the overall results, so another fantastic option.

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9.0/10

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8.9/10

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8.7/10

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8.4/10

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Size	Fuel	Wet	Noise
19 inch
235/35R19 91 Y XL	D	A	72
20 inch
255/45 R 20 105 Y XL	C	A	72

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Questions and Answers for the Continental SportContact 7

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March 21, 2022

Is this tyre good for an audi rs3 sedan? if not, which one is? (except the ps4s)

This would be great on an RS3!

March 22, 2022

I am deciding between this and the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport. You praised the latter for having excellent steering response. How would you say it compares to these. For context I have an 2015 m235i RWD I drive on weekends. I like driving sideways from time to time but do not go on track days

They're fairly close, the Continental is the more rounded tyre and is certainly better in the wet so if you use the car in the rain I would side with this tyre.

March 30, 2022

I need a new set of tyres for an R35 GTR running 660bhp. The MPS4S are tried and tested on the GTR but this tyre seems to be better on paper. I have three questions: The first is what is the wear like on the SC7? Secondly, do you think the SC7 can handle the power and AWD capabilities of the GTR? Finally, what tyre sizes would you recommend? (OEM 255/40/20 front and 285/35/20 rear)

The wear rate of the SC7 is as yet untested, Continental say it should be similar to the PS4S though. The tyre will have no issues with the power of the GTR, and for sizes I can only recommend sticking with OE. The tyre should have an advantage to the PS4S in the wet.

May 20, 2022

I am looking to upgrade my BMW star rated MPSS* on a 2021 Toyota Z4 M40I G29 (they often lose grip when not warm 100%). Initially I was thinking about the BMW star rated MPS4s* (saw your G80 M3 review), then the Sport Contact 7 came out and I’ve seen only great reviews about them. Which of these two would you recommend for best dry grip/handling with decent levels of noise/comfort? Not worried about wet caracteristics since I don’t push the car hard enough in the wet. 255/35/ZR19 front 275/35/ZR19 rear Thanks

As you won't be able to get the G80 version of the * 4S in your sizes and I've not tested the sizes you can get, the SC7 is a very safe option for excellent performance.

August 8, 2022

Just bought a GLC 43 SUV fitted with ContinenetalSport 235/55 R19 Y radial tubeless tires. It rides a little on the hard side and nationally we are limited to 120 Km/hr. What is the minimum safe tire pressure we can set them at to improve comfort?

Unfortunately we're unable to advise on tyre pressures outside of stock as there are too many variations.

September 5, 2022

I’m deciding between the Continental sportcontact 7, the Goodyear eagleF1 supersport and the Pilot sport 4s which is what I currently have but I’ve run out of life in the tyre, I drive a 350z 2008 and I do track events doing 3-4 15 minute sessions in a day which is fun but it can rain sometimes so need to handle the wet as well but it’s mainly driving when it’s dry I also drive it on most weekends but very much spirited driving so I need a tyre that will last a long time but can handle the track and getting hot as I found on the hot day at JDM Combe on track the pilot sport 4s was getting too hot and the tyre was switching off causing me to slide a lot more, what would you recommend?

That is a difficult question! The SportContact 7 is undoubtedly the best of the three in the wet on track and is very good in the dry, but I have a small concern if you're overheating the 4S you might do the same with the Conti. With this in mind I would suggest trying the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport as it has consistently been great in the dry during my testing.

December 28, 2022

Is the Continental Sport Contact 7 a run flat tyre?

Continental call their runflat system SSR, so if there are runflat versions available for sale they will be marked as SportContact 7 SSR.

January 11, 2023

I currently have the Sport Contact 6 RO2 version on my Audi TTS. Are there AO/RO versions available or am I allowed to use of the shelf SC7 tyres with the sane 93Y speed rating and size

I don't think Audi / Conti will re-OE for the latest generation. You definitely can use the SportContact 7 on your TTS as long as you match the correct load rating, and I'm sure you'll find it a good upgrade on the OE 6.

April 4, 2023

I currently have Pirelli P Zero on my AMG A35 which were factory fitted at the time of purchase. I have seen that the AMG A45 are now running on Michelin Polit Sport 4 S as factory fitted tyres, which probably would have been my go to tyre. However from watching a couple of the tests / reviews, I am trying to decide if the Continental SportContact 7 would be a better choice given the steering response and potential better wear level. What would you recommend for a A35.

In current tests the Conti SC7 is proving to be a better tyre than the PS4S, however in tests we always test the aftermarket version of the tyre, so if there's a MO (Mercedes) OE version of the PS4S that might suit the car better.

April 16, 2023

I currently have a FK8 with stock Sport Contact 6 (SC6) and going to replace 2 first with Sport Contact 7s (SC7) and place them at the back and move the older ones that still have tread to the front and in the next few months repeat the process until they are all SC7s, is that recommended?

Yep, that is the correct way of swapping from the SC6 to SC7 in pairs.

September 11, 2023

Hi, I own a 2022 G80 M3 Comp and am planning to swap out my Cup 2s with Continental Sport Contact 7. As the M3 wheel set up is staggered, are the Sport Contact 7 directional i.e. can I swap left to right and vice versa for the front and rear respectively?

The SC7 is an asymmetric tyre so you can mount it either side, meaning you can swap the tyres left to right. As you have wider rears, you can't swap them front to back.

September 13, 2023

How do these SC7 stack up for track days? They seem to be #1 on the road, but how they handle heat and a heavy car like a mustang? Compared to say a Yoko AD09 or Nankang CR-S. Would be an interesting comparison review

Not as well, but then no road focused tyre does. There's a lot of variables in track endurance, but if you're on a high grip track and you can actually drive, any road bias product will struggle with the extreme heat.

December 30, 2023

I have just put Michelin Pilot Sport 4S on my 2014 RS5 and don’t like the way they have now made the front feel light and floaty. I prefer a more direct feel with the road like it was with the discontinued Bridgestones. Does anyone know how these Continentals feel ?

The SC7 is a little more direct, but the Bridgestone Potenza Sport is probably the best replacement. Just remember that a new tyre will feel more floaty than a very worn on due to the much higher tread depth.

February 13, 2024

Looking at getting either these or Potenza Sport for an FK8 Type R. Only fast road and no track work. The Potenza Sport is 1.2kg heavier for my size (245/35/19) so worried that extra unsprung mass in the tyre will affect acceleration and just make the car feel heavier even if outright dry pace once up to speed is similar.

I wouldn't worry about 1.2kg, I know there's a lot of discussion on it online but I don't think it has a huge effect. I will be testing this later this year to find out though!

That said, the Potenza Sport would be a great match if you don't mind a tyre that wears a little quicker.

March 12, 2024

Hi, been watching lot of your reviews which help but can’t decide between a 3, I love country roads/spirited driving but also daily use. Looking at either the conti SC7, Bridgestone PS or Michelin PS5 , BMW f30 330, also what’s the wear like on the SC7. Thanks

Wear should be close to the PS4S, the PS5 will have a slight wear advantage. The SC7 is still the best all round tyre.

April 30, 2024

Hi, I just switched to the Conti ContactSport 7 and noticed a slight drop in pickup power. Specs: 245/40/18 Is this normal for this Tyre?

I'm not sure what you mean by pickup power, but assuming the tyre size is the same as previous you should notice no difference other than improved grip and handling if you were coming from a lower rated tyre.

July 28, 2024

Hello. Thanks for your reviews. They are great. I am trying to decide on new tires for my 350z, I had GY assy 5 and they gave crazy understeer to the car and they havent lasted that long either. Considering Conti Sport Contact 7. However I can only find the fronts in 225/45/R18 in 95Y while the rears 245/45/R18 are 100Y. Can I mix different load ratings? How do the SC7 wear? I am considering my alternative is Falken FK520. What do you think? Thank you!

Yes, you can mix load ratings. The SC7 should wear around the same as the Asym 5. The 350z is setup for understeer, the Conti should help a little but also more right foot might help ;)

November 17, 2024

In the area where I live its around 2°c to 7°c. Mostly hangs around the 5°c. Would you recommend these?

The SportContact 7 is a summer tyre, so will not be at optimum in those temperatures, but it will be no worse than any other summer tyre.

May 12, 2025

Are SportContact™ 7 good for ultra silent or ultra low noise ? Mercedes S class with 22 rims.

No, generally speaking the SC7 is not the quietest tyre in its category. You can look at test results to see how it compares to its peers.

May 16, 2025

Hi, I'm looking to switch tires on 21 BMW X3 M40i, it comes with 245/40/21 and 273/35/21 RTF. I'm looking at the Continental SportContact 7, would you recommed it or have any opinions? Good or Bad option?

The SC7 is always a good choice if you're happy to move away from runflats. The other option a lot of people switch to and love is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

June 26, 2025

Hiya, are there any more details around the 18 inch sizings being different to their larger siblings? There seems to be a few other mentions of this around and I’m curious if this is just hearsay or not.

That is a tricky question. Yes there are likely construction differences between the 18" and 19" versions of the SportContact 7, however it is pretty common to have these differences between "smaller" and "larger" versions of the tyre. There are some test results of the SC7 in 18" on the site so I would use those as a reference to see their relative performance.

October 30, 2025

Will this tire be discontinued soon?

While I don't know anything officially, I would be surprised if it was discontinued anytime soon. It's still quite a young tyre given the current product life cycles (6/7 years)

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Review Summary

Based on 83 user reviews

Drivers overwhelmingly praise the Continental SportContact 7 for outstanding grip and confidence in both wet and dry conditions, with exceptionally strong braking and traction that often surpass rivals. Handling feel and balance are widely lauded, and many note excellent wet safety and aquaplaning resistance. The main trade-offs reported are faster-than-average wear and, for some vehicles, higher noise/firm ride and slightly less immediate steering response versus certain competitors. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, especially from higher-scoring reviews.

Strengths

Wet grip
Dry grip
Braking performance
Handling/feedback
Traction/acceleration
High-speed stability and aquaplaning resistance
Value versus premium rivals

Areas for Improvement

Rapid wear/tread life
Noise/firm ride comfort
Slightly vague/on-center steering feel in some fitments

Top 3 Continental SportContact 7 Reviews

Given 83% while driving a Hyundai I30N (235/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 22,000 average miles

The Continental Sport Contact 7s replaced the OEM Pirelli P Zero PZ4, the difference in dry/wet handling/breaking and general dynamics was a night and day difference. After about 35K kilometres the Continentals SC7s are due for replacement, with a new set are going back on my vehicle. I had thought of trying the Michelin Pilot Sport 4s, or the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, but I was suitably impressed by the Continentals to give them another go.

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July 6, 2025

BMW 430d (245/40 R19) on for 0 miles

I bought these tires and immediately gave me traction control issues
I tried to contact continental they told me is not their problem if I didn't bought tires without the bmw/star logo
So for them anyone who have bmw cannot use these tires and if you have issues is just my fault
Never continental again in my life

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June 16, 2025

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This is not the fault of Continental, this is the fault of BMW designing too little tolerance in their systems to deal with mismatched tyres.

Given 61% while driving a Toyota GR86 (215/40 R18) on mostly country roads for 700 spirited miles

The biggest POS of a tire I’ve ever had, THREE out of 4 tires had some sort of dip that caused vibration, one so bad at 140kmh that I had to change a “brand new” tire, the other two I kept because it’s kind of tolerable but still pisses me off on a brand-new car. I say “brand new” because after about 1000km of country roads the guy said, “Damn how much have you driven”, I don’t think and hope they will last over 5000km. And it pisses me off because honestly it’s such a good tire on the dry, still haven’t had the chance to test it on the wet. I’ll stick to Michelin for the next set, even if the performance is worse they never fail me.
Yes if you are wondering the wheels are fine, they are brand new after all.

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May 29, 2025

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Initial Impressions Review

Given 73% while driving a Hyundai Elantra N (245/35 R19) on for 11,000 miles

I have loved these tyres, but they just have not lasted very long. I doubt I'll get to 20k kms, which is a bit disappointing. This includes lots of daily work travel, a good handful of spirited drives in the outer hills (road legal speeds), and 1x hyundai track day at Winton Raceway in Melbourne Australia. Daily use does include various accelerations, but Im not too crazy all the time, but I do enjoy cornering...! Tyres have been regularly rotated and 3x alignments done, so well looked after. Pressures maintained. Track day was not as great as I hoped for these tyres. It was a fairly hot day, the tyres felt pretty soft in the heat with their handling, and just fairly good grip, some tyre roll too. They have felt grippier on the twisty roads than on track. On road they are amazing on a spirited drive, but I need a tyre to last longer for cost reasons mainly. Thinking Goodyear AS 6's next (hard to choose still...?)
Overall, I would buy again if they lasted longer, but I guess thats the price you pay with a tread wear rating of 240. fairly soft. Photo is during the track day, shame the crush rock car park surface makes it hard to see the wear.

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February 7, 2026

Initial Impressions Review

Given 72% while driving a Lexus GS450h (265/35 R18) on for 500 miles

Whilst very good handling and grip, they are significantly and noticeably louder and less comfortable than previous tyres (Pirelli cinturatos & budgets came on the car). Would recommend if your driving is entirely performance focused, but go for something else if you mainly do lots of normal driving (e.g Goodyear asym 6)

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January 27, 2026

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Given 64% while driving a BMW 320i Touring (255/35 R19) on mostly motorways for 15,500 spirited miles

Overall a good tyre. But the wear is dramatic. I have 280 HP and drive a little sporty sometimes. But less than 25.000 km's (15000 miles) and they have to be replaced. Not recommended.

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December 23, 2025

Given 84% while driving a Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance Mk. 7.5 (225/40 R18) on mostly country roads for 200 spirited miles

(I’ve reviewed these tyres the first time they were fitted.) I took these tyres off my car a year ago and changed for Goodyear Eagle F1 A6’s. I didn’t initially notice just how bad the Goodyears were but going back to the SC7’s is such a relief. It feels like going from watching a movie on a CRT TV to 4k OLED. The sub limit feedback and grip is so much better. I’m no longer guessing how much grip the tyre has. The Goodyears felt numb with very little information as to how close the tyre was to letting go and understanding straight on. The car’s balance has shifted from terrifying understeer to playful and manageable oversteer. In terms of grip on acceleration and braking the tyre is now being restrained on heavy acceleration by the SC7’s getting the power into the road. The Goodyears would just spin up and not stop till you lifted your foot and that’s on basically a stock Golf. All in all these are a much more fun tyre to use both below and above the limit. Sure my previous complaint was wear but I’d rather replace my tyres more frequently that deal with wooden tyres that would give me surprise understeer at any moment.

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December 18, 2025

Given 86% while driving a Audi A6 Avant 2.0TDi 170 (255/35 R20) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles

Excellent tyre, but do not pair 255/30/ZR20 XL with Bilstein B6 for everyday road use. It is a bit bumpy ride, apart from that it is excellent tyre.

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December 12, 2025

Given 63% while driving a VW Polo 6R 1.6 TDI Bluemotion (255/35 R19) on mostly country roads for 20,000 average miles

After 38,000 km, the rear tyres of my car cut out on the inside edge while there is still about 2.5 mm of rubber left. The casing is visible, the tread is peeling off. I advise you to have a thorough inspection of your tires.

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December 7, 2025

Given 100% while driving a Opel insignia (245/40 R19) on a combination of roads for 3,000 spirited miles

Replaced the Michelin pilot sport 4 on my dad's insignia with the sport contact 7 after reading all the tyre reviews tests and opinions. Honestly, they may even be better than what people say. Dry grip, honestly, way better than the already perfect PS4. I feel like I can't break them into understeer whatever I do to them. Wet grip is also very safe and stable. We've only used them for less than 5000km so can't rate the wear, but they look like new. They are also really comfortable, maybe not as much as the PS4 but veery comfortable and quiet. The perfect UHP summer tyres in my opinion.

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December 6, 2025

Given 76% while driving a Toyota GR Yaris (225/40 R18) on mostly country roads for 4,000 spirited miles

Before i begin talking about the performance of the tyre is should clarify that i use these only in warm weather, basically from April to October. For the winter, i have a set of Pirellis SF3s (Thanks, Jonathan).
Now the dry grip in absolute terms is really really high. Same level as the OEM-equipped Michelin PS4S. But the steering feel around the centre is a bit vague in comparison with the PS4S, which was very sharp. The initial turn-in falls under the same behaviour. Initially, it feels just a bit off, until the tyre gets loaded, then it is excellent. Keep in mind that we are talking about minute differences here and not actual day and night feeling. Dry braking is extremely good, it is powerful and the car feels very stable. I think i would prefer the PS4S on the dry just because of the added sharpness and response. But on the wet this is changing completely. My god what kind of wet performance this tyre has... Braking feels as planted and safe as in dry conditions and the grip is very close as well. I would say that in the wet, you can push the car safely at 80% of the dry performance and the SC7 will break no sweat. Additionally, i would say that you can improve the sharpness of the tyre by raising the pressure by 1-2 psi but still i find them inferior in this regard than the PS4S. Road noise can get very high, especially in bad condition tarmac with cracks but keep in mind that the GR Yaris has minimal sound insulation to keep the weight down. The ride comfort is better than the PS4S, even with the pressure adjusted upwards by 1-2 psi, but don't expect any miracles in this sector, as this is still a very sporty tyre. The warm-up also does not take long and the tyre gains a significant boost in grip once it reaches higher temperatures. All in all i think that the CS7 is a better all-around tyre than the PS4S in terms of peak performance but the PS4S is a better feeling tyre, at least for me in this car. Even though i would easily recommend the CS7 to anyone as they are excellent tyres, next time i will search for a tyre that masks less the car's dartiness and sharpness. As a last word, yes the wear of these tyres is worse than the PS4S but because this is a lightweight car the effect is not so evident.

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November 5, 2025

Given 93% while driving a Skoda Octavia (225/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles

Best summer tires i have driven . On my FWD 200 Hp Octavia i just cant manage to make them slip in the dry (only launch control manages to make them squeak) and in the wet they are absolutely exemplary . better then the benchmark pilot sport 4s in pretty much everyting . maybe Pirreli PZero PZ5 can beat them by small margin in some categiries or some sizes but on my 225/40 R18 they are incredible and cheaper then michelin or pirreli .

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November 4, 2025

Given 70% while driving a BMW M2 Competition (245/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 500 spirited miles

I replaced the factory Micheling PSS with the SC7, after reading numerous reviews full of praise for these tyres, including some feedback from M2 owners that claim the SC7 has the same or better steering response than the MPSS. Well that is rubbish. Turn-in is good, yes, but the response is off - I can only imagine the sidewalls are softer than that of the MPSS. This, being a priority for me, ruined the handling of the car, and I threw them off and replaced with a fresh set of MPSS, not wanting to burn myself again. I would not recommend them to owners of M2 C that prioritise steering response over ultimate grip. If you can live with a slightly vague steering - then otherwise the tyres are great.

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October 31, 2025

Given 79% while driving a BMW M2 Competition (265/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 4,000 spirited miles

After reading a few reviews I decided to replace the Michelin OE tyres as all 4 corners were due and I am very impressed. When pushing on the front end had plenty of grip and gave a good consistent feel. Tyres don't have too much longer left but that's probably down to how the tyres have been used.

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October 15, 2025

Given 94% while driving a BMW 535d M Sport (295/30 R19) on a combination of roads for 300 spirited miles

Wow. Just wow for these tires. Imo the best "normal" tire you can put on a car. Grip in all conditions is just unbelievably good. I used to have Bridgestone Potenza Sport in 275/30/19 and they would spin in 4th gear when kickdown from 6th gear. They could not handle the torque and power. But Conti SC7 takes it like a champ! Even in wet i have no wheelspin, aquaplaning is very good. Handling can't say because i adjusted suspension for straight lines. Wear - we'll see how fast 1180nm destroys this set (e.g. Potenza lasts around 5000km - rear set). For now they have around 500-600km and mounted them in May. Comfort is subjective due to coilover suspension and comfort seats, so I have no major complaints. For now I will keep buying them for road use until something better pops up on the market.

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August 13, 2025

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