Continental SportContact 7 Reviews - Page 3

I've found that above 37-38 psi in very cold weather (around 0-4C) the tyres were prone to sudden understeer in wet/greasy conditions (they were set to 39-40 after a service before I lowered them again to 36 for the rest of the winter. The sticker recommendation is 38). Aside from that niche case, at temperatures where really you need winters to be fair, I am extremely happy with these. Amazing grip and very good balanced handling on a mk7.5 GTI, the car is lovely under and at the limit with them. They do wear slightly faster than the Michelin Pilot sport 5 I had before on this FWD car but nothing alarming.

The tyre perform very well under braking. Cornering feels shape and aggressive. Lots of feedback in the steering really let's you find that edge. Downside - very hard and noisy. Not a tyre that likes to sit on the motorway, loves a fast twisty A road. High recommended and will buy again.

I can tell you I switched to Conti SC7 this year, and boy, are they brilliant. Unlike Bridgestone Potenza Sport, I think these are stickier. I disliked Potenzas because they became very plasticky after one season, and worse after that. They also required more time to get heat and grip in them, and they were also extremely loud and harsh due to the rock-solid sidewalls. Granted, that gives you somewhat better steering precision but on normal roads - the comfort was awful. SC7 are just perfect:)

Tyres are fantastic for grip in wet and dry, a great UHP tyre. I maybe had a slight preference to the PS4’s I had on my last car but the price difference would make up for any minor differences in performance. My biggest gripe with the tyre is they were fitted in the start of October 24 from black circles. And my car had its major service in the middle of Feb 25 and I was told the fronts were 80% worn. And it looks like there’s less life than that when I inspected them myself. There are no mechanical, tracking or tyre pressure issues with the car.

So all in all a great tyre what will cost a lot per mile. Potentially the abrasiveness of the poorly finished Scottish country roads is a contributing factor.

Not a lot to add on top of others reviews and the official review.

For track / dual purpose these seem to just do it all. I'm yet to try a wet trackday but plenty of confidence road driving in the wet , and plenty of traction!

There's shed loads of dry grip, almost a little too much if you would rather have the limits close to you on the road. On track this of course translates to some serious corner speed for a road tyre and with enough feedback to adjust too. They also don't seem to drop off in grip level. A session of 15-20 mins easily builds consistency.

Would recommend to anyone wanting secure, grippy, talkative tyres that take a beating well.

Over the limit they're alright too, but I feel they prefer to be on the grip side.

I'm going to come back to them, but first revert to some more 'fun' options which are more playful at modest speeds.

I recommend these tyres as I've managed 15k miles that's down to 2mm as this is when I started to notice the wet grip disappearing. Dry grip doesn't change on wear nor cold weather in the UK. I drive some what spirited most of the time.I used these in light snow and a week old they were lovely for a high performance summer tyre!

I did want to give the Goodyear F1 SS & Yokohama Advan AD09 ago but decided to stick with the Conti! As I could only list one size of tyre that is the rear, Front is 245/40/19 - So its a BMW 530d it has a lot of torque! The Conti's did the job well! That is all year round for two years. Dry grip great, Wet grip great! No issues with Aqua planning! Best tyre I've had so far! I'm still yet to try the PS4s tyres!

IMO - your not going to find a better tyre to use in the UK on a Bimmer!

My car came with Cup 2s in 245/30/20 but living in a place where maximum day time temps in winter can be as low as 10 deg C I wanted something that would work a bit better all year round. No track work, daily driving or rain, just mountain twisties in the dry at a fast pace but not pushing it to the limits. Was using PS4S on a set of 19" wheels that were great but the price had jumped to $550AUD each.

As expected the SC7 don't have the same direct or sporty feel as the Cup 2s and most likely the Potenza Sport that I also considered. Subjectively they still feel very fast and balanced for my chassis which is fair stiffly sprung from the factory. While I don't push them extremely hard, they feel like they are fairly progressive and wouldn't bite you as you approached their limits.

When warm they also have a ton of dry grip and unlike the PS4S don't engage the traction control under full acceleration. In my size they also weigh over 1kg less than the PS4S so the unsprung mass is a lot closer to the factory forged wheels and Cup 2s. Compared to both the PS4S and the older SC6 that I drove on a 2018 FK8 Civic Type R the SC7 overall just feels more balanced (grown up?) with decent feedback but without compromising outright grip. As I'm not chasing laps times it means I can focus on driving the car for enjoyment and be less concerned about what the tyres are doing. Plus if I want outright steering feel, grip and an edgier ride I can just throw the factory Cup 2s on!

So overall a great match for my car and while I would have gone with something different if I was doing track work, for my use case they are brilliant.

I’d choose these tires any day of the week. I’ve tried the Michelin PS4, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, and Bridgestone Potenza S001, but none of them come close.

Driving Experience
I spend 90% of my time driving in town at an average pace of 50-80 km/h, and these tires deliver the perfect balance. They’re not overly harsh yet still offer excellent road feedback, making daily driving a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Performance
On mountain roads, these tires shine. The grip is noticeably superior to the PS4 and F1A6, giving me the confidence to drive spiritedly. While I haven’t taken them to the track, their performance in dynamic driving scenarios has been exceptional.

Highway Comfort
On the highway, these tires are significantly quieter, with much less resonance compared to others in this range. They also handle wet conditions beautifully, providing reliable grip on rainy or damp roads without any surprises.

Durability
The biggest criticism I’ve seen about these tires is wear. However, after driving 10,000 miles, I’ve noticed no drop in performance, and I expect to get another 10,000 miles from them.

Value for Money
Best of all, they’re more affordable than the Michelin PS4S in my region. Considering their performance, comfort, and cost, I honestly don’t see a reason to choose any other competitive tire.

In daily driving, they're comfortable and provide good grip even in lower temperatures, unlike the P-Zeros or Pilot Sports I had before. I've driven my car on the track with what I thought were decent sports tyres. Compared to the Pirelli P-Zero, these tyres are miles ahead of the competition, and the price is even better. While they may not perform as well as semi-slick or full-slick tyres, I was genuinely surprised by their performance.

I really push my car to the extreme during the summer, so these tires have been seriously tested, but they’re still in good condition and will definitely serve you well!
These tires have decent durability, but I'm not entirely satisfied with the wear or their appearance. The sidewalls are rounded, and the tire markings are plain, lacking the sporty, aggressive look you'd find with brands like Michelin.
In terms of performance, the dry grip is excellent when the tires are properly warmed up, which significantly enhances their traction. Braking on dry surfaces is very strong. On wet surfaces, while braking performance does drop, they still maintain solid grip.
I had PS3 and PS4 tires on the same car. Next time, I plan to buy the PS5 tires, even though I think Continental tires have better performance on dry surfaces. However, I’m unsure about how long they’ll last.

Grip is fantastic couldn’t get them to slip or aquaplane before temperatures fell below 10c in the wet

Hi there,
I was testing the brand-new Conti Sport 7 against worn-out Conti Sport 6. In my opinion, tyres should serve far below 3-mm groove depth. I finally discarded my previous Continentals with slightly below 1.6-mm groove depth in the rear and slightly over in the front. When driving the tyres in this condition on the wet road through the rain, some amount of caution is always needed, but, in my experience, you can easily afford speeds in excess of 100 km/h as long as no sharp turns are expected. I love confident grip and do my best to avoid losing it. I mean, I'm not a racer. Also, tyres with shallower groove are sportier to drive, which was especially the case with Conti Sport 6 which I found comfort-leaning a bit too much.
Unlike their predecessors, the Conti Sport 7 feels much like the good old Michelin Super Sport. The Sport 7 feels stiff with no delay as you push the throttle. The Conti Sport 6 sort of told me every time I tried to push them harder: wait a second, do not rush things, comfort comes first! After a while, they would come to their senses and begin to deliver on their sportiness. There is no such thing with Continental Sport 7. They accelerate immediately and are much sportier than the previous generation.