Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 22 + 1 road tests and 1,605 + 234 owner reviews. How we score
SportContact 7 is ahead, 83–62
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Tests 84 · 22 tests Owners 81 · 1,605 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 18 in 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (wet braking)
“On my 2nd set. Got decent mileage from them. 15k miles from the first set of rears and i've 11k on the 2nd set with 4.5mm still left on them.”
Tests – · 1 test Owners 55 · 234 reviews
Best test result: #6 of 19 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires (tested tread life (miles))
“Treated my land yacht to some new rubber to keep it anchored in the snow. Cooper Zeon RS3-G1”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | SportContact 7 | Zeon RS3-G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 21 / – tests | 100 | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 92 | 62 |
SportContact 7: 60% × 99.6 + 40% × 92 = 97
Zeon RS3-G1: 60% × 65.7 (est.) + 40% × 62.3 = 64
No road tests of dry for Zeon RS3-G1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
| Source | SportContact 7 | Zeon RS3-G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 22 / – tests | 96 | ≈ 67 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 90 | 63 |
SportContact 7: 60% × 96.3 + 40% × 90 = 94
Zeon RS3-G1: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 63.3 = 65
No road tests of wet for Zeon RS3-G1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
| Source | SportContact 7 | Zeon RS3-G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | ≈ 60 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | – | 42 |
Zeon RS3-G1: 60% × 60.1 (est.) + 40% × 42.1 = 53
No road tests of snow for Zeon RS3-G1. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
| Source | SportContact 7 | Zeon RS3-G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / – tests | 56 | ≈ 67 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 76 | 57 |
SportContact 7: 40% × 56.4 + 60% × 75.9 = 68
Zeon RS3-G1: 40% × 66.8 (est.) + 60% × 56.6 = 61
No road tests of comfort for Zeon RS3-G1. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | SportContact 7 | Zeon RS3-G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / – tests | 59 | ≈ 67 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 67 (est.) | 60 |
SportContact 7: 60% × 59.1 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 62
Zeon RS3-G1: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 60.2 = 64
No owner ratings of noise for SportContact 7. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
No road tests of noise for Zeon RS3-G1. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | SportContact 7 | Zeon RS3-G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests | 72 | 73 |
| Reviews found online | 61 | 45 |
SportContact 7: 60% × 72.1 + 40% × 61.3 = 68
Zeon RS3-G1: 60% × 72.5 + 40% × 44.7 = 61
| Source | SportContact 7 | Zeon RS3-G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 89 | 53 |
| Source | SportContact 7 | Zeon RS3-G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 21 / – tests | 72 | – |
| Category | Continental SportContact 7 | Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 83 | 62 |
| Dry | 97 | 64 |
| Wet | 94 | 65 |
| Snow | – | 53 |
| Comfort | 68 | 61 |
| Noise | 62 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 68 | 61 |
| Handling (owners) | 89 | 53 |
| Efficiency | 72 | – |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
SportContact 7
Zeon RS3-G1
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 | SportContact 7 | Zeon RS3-G1 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/10 2026 ACE Summer Tyre Test | #8/19 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires | – | 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 SportContact 7 for outstanding dry and wet grip, sharp steering precision, and strong value compared to key rivals like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. However, users frequently highlight faster tread wear, reduced initial tread depth, and occasional issues with road noise and comfort as main drawbacks.
“Had the same dilemma, went for PremiumContact 7 in the end for my Cupra ST300 4drive. Both have great traction when wet and dry, SC7 is more for an overall aggresive driving, while PC7 are bit more comfy, for a mix of sport and city daily cruising. Both are very quiet on the highway.”
“My experience is as follows: SC7>PS4S's>ASY6>PS5>ASY5>PS4. I've not tried the ASY6 supersports and I think it's fair to say the PS5/4 grip better than ASY5/6, but you get a lot more feel through the goodyears. Sport contact 7 by far the best overall road tyre you can drive without going for a super aggressive tyre or semi slick.”
“and they don't have Bridgestone tyre model in both sizes I need. I guess it means I'm back to Camskill and consider either Turanza 6 Enliten or Conti Sport Contact 7. Both got good scores on TyreReviews.com. I could get whole set of Turanzas from Camskill, whereas with Continentals, I would need to buy rear ones elsewhere”
Based on 114 community posts
Community sentiment toward the Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 is generally very positive, with owners highlighting strong wet and dry traction, quiet operation, and exceptional value for money compared to premium rivals. It is frequently considered as a budget-friendly alternative to the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 for high-performance and daily driving needs. Minor caveats noted by drivers include potential initial flatspotting, firmer ride compliance, and differences in steering feel.
“Going with a second set of wheels is really the way to do it. I run Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 all-seasons (305/35R20) during the spring, summer, and fall months, and go with Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 (285/40R20) on aftermarket wheels during the winter months here in Colorado.”
“Quote: Originally Posted by mcruzen Anyone have any experience running the following tires: Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 All-Season Yes, I am running 245/18 on the front and 305/19 in the rear. One of the few manufacturers that offer a 305 in ultra high performance all season. I got them last year and they have been great I do try to drive my car in the colder winter months, as long as there is no snow or salt dust on the roads. I never go to the track or drag strip, so these tires should be just fine.”
“[Canadian Tire] [Canadian Tire] Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 All Season Tire $109.73 Certain Sizes YMMV Deal Link Price: $109.73 Savings: 40% Expiry: March 26, 2020 Retailer: Canadian Tire Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 All Season Tire CLEARANCE (ON SELECT STYLES/SIZES) Copper Zeon RS3-G1 is a high-performance tire tuned for three-season and light snow conditions providing exceptional grip, handling and durability to your sports sedan or coupe. FEATURES Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 All Season Tire is for high performance vehicles and enthusiast drivers The tread compound and design features great grip, stability and durability Delivers great performance on dry and wet pavement 3-D Micro Gauge sipes improve the stability of tread elements providing enhanced handling in wet and dry roads Asymmetrical tread pattern provides grip and stability during cornering maneuvers and reduced tire noise Made with a silica tread compound that is specially formulated to provide maximum dry and wet traction Cooper’s trademarked visual wear indicator provides peace of mind through informing drivers how worn their tires are ... 80013.html CLEARANCE (ON SELECT STYLES/SIZES) 225/40/18 for example, $109.73 EACH Stocktrack for 225/40/18 TireRack Review ... eon+RS3-G1 Stack with the SDM Can Tire $300 for $325 GC for more savings! Happy Hunting”
Based on 26 community posts
| Attribute | A · Continental SportContact 7 | B · Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 123 | 8 |
| Rim diameters | 18″ – 24″ | 17″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 8 - 9/32″ | 10 - 11/32″ |
| UTQG | 240 AA A | 500 AA A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 45,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 1 | 1 |
Continental SportContact 7
Cooper Zeon RS3-G1
Winner: Continental SportContact 7 — better handling, dry and wet. Where the Cooper Zeon RS3-G1 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.
Continental SportContact 7 scores 89 vs 53 on handling.
Continental SportContact 7 scores 97 vs 64 on dry.
Continental SportContact 7 scores 94 vs 65 on wet.
Continental SportContact 7 scores 68 vs 61 on comfort.
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Continental SportContact 7, 94 vs 65 on our wet score.
Continental SportContact 7, 97 vs 64 on our dry score.
Neither, by our numbers: 62 vs 64 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Continental SportContact 7, 68 vs 61 on our comfort score.
Continental SportContact 7, 68 vs 61 on our treadwear 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
