Tests 83 · 22 tests Owners 82 · 1,596 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test (overall ranking)
“Both are great. I have the SC7 and had the PC6. There is literally no difference of what I feel on public roads.”
Head-to-head
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Continental SportContact 7 vs Kumho Crugen HP91 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
SportContact 7 is ahead, 83–69
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Tests 68 · 2 tests Owners 72 · 839 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 8 in 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test (noise)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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95
Dry
SportContact 7 +2669Why this score
Source SportContact 7 Crugen HP91 Professional tests (TWG score) 97 64 Reviews found online 91 77 Dry Braking (% of best) 96% 94% Dry Handling (% of best) 100% 97% -
92
Wet
SportContact 7 +1973Why this score
Source SportContact 7 Crugen HP91 Professional tests (TWG score) 94 70 Reviews found online 88 78 Wet Braking (% of best) 94% 86% Wet Handling (% of best) 98% 97% -
64
Comfort
Crugen HP91 +670Why this score
Source SportContact 7 Crugen HP91 Professional tests (TWG score) 56 – Reviews found online 76 72 -
60
Noise
Crugen HP91 +1070Why this score
Source SportContact 7 Crugen HP91 Professional tests (TWG score) 56 73 -
69
Treadwear
SportContact 7 +762Why this score
Source SportContact 7 Crugen HP91 Professional tests (TWG score) 72 – Reviews found online 66 60 -
89
Handling
SportContact 7 +1673Why this score
Source SportContact 7 Crugen HP91 Reviews found online 89 73
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental SportContact 7 | Kumho Crugen HP91 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 83 | 69 |
| Dry | 95 | 69 |
| Wet | 92 | 73 |
| Comfort | 64 | 70 |
| Noise | 60 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 62 |
| Handling | 89 | 73 |
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Headline score
83
/ 100
SportContact 7
69
/ 100
Crugen HP91
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | SportContact 7 | Crugen HP91 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #3/7 · 2024 Autobild Sportscars Summer TIre Test R20 | 94% #8/10 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tyre Test | +2.6 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #2/10 · 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test | 97% #9/10 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tyre Test | +2.7 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 92% #4/9 · 2025 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | 89% #5/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | +2.7 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #5/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | 99% #3/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | +1.5 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 76% #3/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | 64% #3/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | +12.3 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/11 · 2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test | 17% #6/9 · 2015 Off Road SUV 4x4 Tyre Test | +83.3 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 100% #2/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test | 97% #4/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | +3.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 94% #3/10 · 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tyre Test | 86% #9/10 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tyre Test | +7.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #5/9 · 2025 EVO Summer Tyre Test | 97% #8/10 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tyre Test | +1.5 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A SportContact 7
Pros
- Phenomenal wet and dry grip with high cornering limits
- Precise steering response and excellent road feedback
- Strong braking performance and high stability at speed
Cons
- Faster-than-average tread wear, especially with spirited driving or track use
- Stiff sidewalls can contribute to a harsher, bumpier ride
- Elevated road noise reported on certain road surfaces
Tire B Crugen HP91
Pros
- Strong wet and dry traction providing high confidence
- Competitive, budget-friendly pricing compared to tier-1 premium brands
- Low road noise and enhanced ride comfort
Cons
- Accelerated tread wear reported by some aggressive drivers or heavy vehicle owners
- Occasional complaints regarding poor performance in deep snow or ice
- Minor instances of increased road noise or vibration for a few users
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Positive
Continental SportContact 7
Community opinion on the Continental SportContact 7 is overwhelmingly positive regarding its exceptional grip, steering precision, and wet-weather performance, frequently placing it at or near the top of the ultra-high-performance (UUHP) category compared to rivals like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. However, users frequently note trade-offs, specifically faster tread wear and shorter lifespan due to its softer compound, alongside some minor criticisms regarding ride firmness or noise.
r/BMW
·2 upvotes ·2022-11-06
“Sport contact 7 all day. PS4S are good & probably more readily available though.”
r/TyreReviews
·1 upvote ·2026-05-10
“I've had PS4S and SC7 on my GR Yaris. Each at least 40k km. Grip levels; very similar, both wet and dry. Handling characteristics: PS4 slightly awkward on the limit (better after they warm up), Continental feels more progressive, like softer. The real difference is track wear. None of them should be driven on track for longer periods. 10min sessions are fine. If you go over it, Conti will dissintegrate in a few hours on track. PS4S might take almost double that the milage. I like both, so it comes to your preference considering Handling on the limit and price. I'd take Michelin if price on them is visibly less than double of Conti. Searching for new tyres now and picking beetween Pirelli PZ5 and BRIDGESTONE POTENZA SPORT EVO”
r/tires
·1 upvote ·2026-02-18
“US doesn't have the PS5 or PS5S yet but the 4s and 4 were top performing for years and still are. Sport contact 7 would be my 2nd choice.”
Top themes
#Phenomenal wet and dry grip#Faster tread wear and longevity#Comparison with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S#Steering response and handling#Comfort and noise levels#Value and pricing
Based on 59 community posts
Tire B
Kumho Crugen HP91
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental SportContact 7 | B · Kumho Crugen HP91 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 123 | 34 |
| Rim diameters | 18″ – 24″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 8 - 9/32″ | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 240 AA A | 420 A A |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
83
/ 100
Continental SportContact 7
69
/ 100
Kumho Crugen HP91
Winner: Continental SportContact 7 — better dry, wet and handling. Pick the Kumho Crugen HP91 if noise and comfort matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental SportContact 7 scores 95 vs 69 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental SportContact 7 scores 92 vs 73 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental SportContact 7 scores 89 vs 73 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Kumho Crugen HP91 scores 70 vs 60 on noise.
Tire A · Continental SportContact 7
Tire B · Kumho Crugen HP91
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How do we compare tires?
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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.