Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
SportContact 7 is ahead, 83–66
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Tests 83 · 22 tests Owners 82 · 1,570 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 (dry braking)
“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.”
Tests 65 · 6 tests Owners 66 · 23 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 5 in 2017 Track Day Tyre Test (straight aqua)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | SportContact 7 | Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 96 | 81 |
| Reviews found online | 91 | 81 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 100% | 87% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 99% | 98% |
| Source | SportContact 7 | Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 94 | 53 |
| Reviews found online | 88 | 59 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 100% | 82% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) | 100% | 88% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 100% | 86% |
| Source | SportContact 7 | Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 56 | 49 |
| Reviews found online | 76 | 66 |
| Source | SportContact 7 | Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 59 | 64 |
| Reviews found online | – | 67 |
| Source | SportContact 7 | Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 72 | – |
| Reviews found online | 66 | 53 |
| Source | SportContact 7 | Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 89 | 78 |
| Category | Continental SportContact 7 | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 83 | 66 |
| Dry | 94 | 81 |
| Wet | 92 | 55 |
| Comfort | 64 | 55 |
| Noise | 62 | 65 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 58 |
| Handling | 89 | 78 |
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.
SportContact 7
Pilot Sport Cup 2
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 | Pilot Sport Cup 2 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 87% #6/6 · The BEST Track Day Tyres for 2024 | +13.3 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #2/7 · 2024 Autobild Sportscars Summer TIre Test R20 | 98% #4/6 · The BEST Track Day Tyres for 2024 | +1.1 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 99% #2/3 · Top Tire Review 2026 UUHP Tyre Test | 89% #8/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | +10.0 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #1/4 · 2025 Sport Auto UUHP Tyre Test | 97% #9/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | +3.0 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 76% #3/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | 36% #9/9 · 2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tyre Test | +40.0 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/3 · Top Tire Review 2026 UUHP Tyre Test | 0% #10/9 · 2020 Auto Bild Sportscars Summer tire test R19 | +100.0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 96% #5/9 · 2025 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/5 · 2017 Track Day Tyre Test | −3.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 96% #3/5 · 2025 AutoView Sports Tyre Test | 60% #10/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | +35.7 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 100% #1/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 100% #1/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 100% #1/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 70% #6/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | +30.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/7 · 2024 Sports Car Tyre Test | 82% #9/10 · 2017 Sport Auto UHP and Track Day Test | +18.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 100% #6/13 · 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test | 88% #9/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | +11.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #1/3 · Top Tire Review 2026 UUHP Tyre Test | 86% #9/10 · 2017 Sport Auto UHP and Track Day Test | +14.0 | 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 opinion on the Continental SportContact 7 is overwhelmingly positive regarding its exceptional grip, direct steering response, and wet weather performance, often rivaling or beating the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. However, users frequently note trade-offs in tread life, reporting faster wear and lower initial tread depth compared to touring-oriented tires.
“Not a C7 but Continental SportContact 7, similar or better than PilotSport 4S in most aspect but a bit noisier, wears faster too”
“Michelin PS4S vs Continental SC7 Aloha! This is for all of you who are struggling to choose a tire and need some impression (not a recommendation since you need to make your own decision). I've been here often enough with the question for the best summer tires, gave some opinions here and there and told my side of things. Last time I was biased toward Contis but I'll come to that later. What you see here is a direct comparison: 1st pic on the left and 2nd and 3rd one are the Michelins, 2 years old, so two full seasons of pretty harsh driving tbh. 1st pic right and 4th and 5th one are the Contis, which I bought and mounted in mid April this year. I noticed that contis are fantastic in the first 1-2 months and then start to wear off really fast. Grip is getting worse by the week. Michelins feel a bit less grippy then contis at start but keep their level for longer and thread holds up longer. Do with this what you want but I will return to PS4S again when its time (in winter Michelin anyway) because I cant see myself paying 1/3 less for Contis to then have then last only half as long as Michelin. Oh yeah, both are 225/35/19 obviously and were brand new. Read more”
“Anyone tried the Continental Sport Contact 7 on a GT3 or similar? I'm looking to change my Cup 2 tyres. I will keep them for next summer but as I live in the UK and drive a lot in Europe I want something that is better in colder and wetter climates. I've had and liked the SC7 tyres before and whilst there isn't an N rated version they are available in the correct size, load and speed rating to match the fitted Cup 2s. Even PS4S is only available here in N rated rears and non N rated fronts. Then the remaining options are Goodyear, Pirelli and Bridgestone. It's slim pickings so on balance wanting something for colder and wetter driving it seems the SC7 is a good option despite not being N rated Anyone got experience of these tyres on a 911 and even better the GT cars? Context - street only. Spirited driving in Europe (mix of hot and cold/wet climates). I don't track the car Read more”
Based on 58 community posts
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
| Attribute | A · Continental SportContact 7 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 123 | 18 |
| Rim diameters | 18″ – 24″ | 18″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | 8 - 9/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 240 AA A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Continental SportContact 7
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
Winner: Continental SportContact 7 — better wet, dry and treadwear. Pick the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 if noise matters most to you.
Continental SportContact 7 scores 92 vs 55 on wet.
Continental SportContact 7 scores 94 vs 81 on dry.
Continental SportContact 7 scores 69 vs 58 on treadwear.
Continental SportContact 7 scores 89 vs 78 on handling.
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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.
