Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 35 + 1 road tests and 595 + 52 owner reviews. How we score
PremiumContact 7 is ahead, 85–70
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Tests 88 · 35 tests Owners 80 · 595 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test (dry braking)
“Usei uns P5 num antigo carro meu e agora PC7 no meu Yaris. Prefiro os PC7 aos Michelin, mas a diferença a não é muita, se os P5 forem significativamente mais baratos vai para esses.”
Tests 66 · 1 test Owners 75 · 52 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 6 in 2023 APAC Tyre Test (noise)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | PremiumContact 7 | Turanza T005A |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 32 / 1 tests | 94 | 60 |
| Reviews found online | 86 | 73 |
PremiumContact 7: 60% × 93.7 + 40% × 86.4 = 91
Turanza T005A: 60% × 60.3 + 40% × 73.4 = 66
| Source | PremiumContact 7 | Turanza T005A |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 33 / 1 tests | 95 | 67 |
| Reviews found online | 89 | 76 |
PremiumContact 7: 60% × 94.7 + 40% × 89 = 92
Turanza T005A: 60% × 67.4 + 40% × 76 = 71
| Source | PremiumContact 7 | Turanza T005A |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 1 tests | 87 | 72 |
| Reviews found online | 73 | 75 |
PremiumContact 7: 40% × 86.6 + 60% × 72.6 = 78
Turanza T005A: 40% × 71.9 + 60% × 75.3 = 74
| Source | PremiumContact 7 | Turanza T005A |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 24 / 1 tests | 50 | 73 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | 73 |
PremiumContact 7: 60% × 50.2 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 57
Turanza T005A: 60% × 72.6 + 40% × 73.4 = 73
No owner ratings of noise for PremiumContact 7. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | PremiumContact 7 | Turanza T005A |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / – tests | 88 | ≈ 70 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 67 | 77 |
PremiumContact 7: 60% × 88 + 40% × 67.1 = 80
Turanza T005A: 60% × 70.1 (est.) + 40% × 76.5 = 73
No road tests of treadwear for Turanza T005A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
| Source | PremiumContact 7 | Turanza T005A |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 83 | 73 |
| Source | PremiumContact 7 | Turanza T005A |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 26 / 1 tests | 71 | 55 |
| Category | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Bridgestone Turanza T005A |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 85 | 70 |
| Dry | 91 | 66 |
| Wet | 92 | 71 |
| Comfort | 78 | 74 |
| Noise | 57 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 73 |
| Handling (owners) | 83 | 73 |
| Efficiency | 71 | 55 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
PremiumContact 7
Turanza T005A
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | PremiumContact 7 | Turanza T005A | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% #2/6 · 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18 | 93% #5/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #2/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 95% #5/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 96% #4/6 · 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18 | 97% #4/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% #5/6 · 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18 | 97% #6/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/6 · 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18 | 98% #2/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #1/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 94% #5/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 100% #1/6 · 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18 | 95% #4/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 95% #4/6 · 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18 | 100% #1/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 97% #7/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise (tester's mark) | Noise | 93% #5/6 · 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18 | 97% #4/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 86% #6/6 · 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18 | 85% #6/6 · 2023 APAC Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #1/6 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18 | #4/6 2023 APAC Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community members widely praise the Continental PremiumContact 7 for its exceptional dry and wet grip, responsive handling, and reassuring braking performance. Criticisms and mixed reactions typically focus on higher road noise, slightly elevated rolling resistance, and varying reports regarding treadwear longevity under heavy or aggressive driving.
“Mazda 6 2.5 NA Tyre choice Continental PremiumContact 7 Well if anybody is looking for tyre upgrade and considering various options I am currently running my 6 on PremiumContact 7 225/45/R19 XL 96Y. The ride is phenomenal, it is a drastic upgrade from the Turanza 005. Turn in is faster and in curves i actually feel more where the front is turning - better feedback. I lost no comfort honestly. They are a bit pricy but if you need new tyres - the continentals are a great buy.”
“Are these 3 yo PremiumContact 7 really worn out? Hi! I'm wondering whether these 3 year old Continental summer tires are really worn out or are still good to drive. The mechanic at the shop said the front two tires are worn on the inside edges (right sides of the tires in the photos). I can see some more wear on the inside edges, but I have never worn out tires in such a short time and have driven Contis most of the time. These tires were used for 3 season, about 35000 km in total and the optics were done when they were first installed (in 2023) and then 2 year later. They were always run at recommended pressures. I have separate tires for the winter. I am puzzled as to why these tires have worn out quicker and supposed to be replaced (at least the front two). Read more”
“Summer tire recommendations? Premiumcontact 7 vs Cinturato P7C2 Rims related Hi, I recently purchased a new set(very used) of 18'' rims for the summer and trying to decide on the tires. I've narrowed my search to between the Conti PC7 (flange reinforcement, 93Y 142€) and the Pirelli P7C2 (XL, 97Y 135€). Conti has the better wet grip and wear, but apparently they're loud as hell. The Pirellis have better noise, fuel efficiency, and they're slightly cheaper. Any recommendations? Is this all purely relative and they're still the same category compared to budget?”
Based on 41 community posts
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
| Attribute | A · Continental PremiumContact 7 | B · Bridgestone Turanza T005A |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 56 | 68 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 21″ | 14″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 8/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 260 - 340 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Sizes in common | 25 | 25 |
Continental PremiumContact 7
Bridgestone Turanza T005A
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7 — better dry, wet and efficiency. Pick the Bridgestone Turanza T005A if noise matters most to you.
Continental PremiumContact 7 scores 91 vs 66 on dry.
Continental PremiumContact 7 scores 92 vs 71 on wet.
Continental PremiumContact 7 scores 71 vs 55 on efficiency.
Bridgestone Turanza T005A scores 73 vs 57 on noise.
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Continental PremiumContact 7, 92 vs 71 on our wet score.
Continental PremiumContact 7, 91 vs 66 on our dry score.
Bridgestone Turanza T005A, 73 vs 57 on our noise score.
Continental PremiumContact 7, 78 vs 74 on our comfort score.
Continental PremiumContact 7, 80 vs 73 on our treadwear score.
Continental PremiumContact 7, 71 vs 55 on our efficiency score.
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology
