Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
SportContact 7 is ahead, 83–77
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Tests 83 · 22 tests Owners 82 · 1,596 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres (dry handling)
“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.”
Tests 83 · 10 tests Owners 72 · 39 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test (rolling resistance)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | SportContact 7 | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 96 | 82 |
| Reviews found online | 91 | 72 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 100% | 97% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 100% | 99% |
| Source | SportContact 7 | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 94 | 82 |
| Reviews found online | 88 | 76 |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning (% of best) | 90% | 83% |
| Transverse Aquaplaning (% of best) | 95% | 70% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 97% | 94% |
| Wet Braking - Concrete (% of best) | 100% | 93% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) | 100% | 96% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 99% | 96% |
| Source | SportContact 7 | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 56 | 73 |
| Reviews found online | 76 | 72 |
| Source | SportContact 7 | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 59 | 75 |
| Exterior Noise (% of best) | 96% | 83% |
| Source | SportContact 7 | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 72 | 90 |
| Reviews found online | 66 | 70 |
| Source | SportContact 7 | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 89 | 68 |
| Category | Continental SportContact 7 | Michelin Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 83 | 77 |
| Dry | 94 | 78 |
| Wet | 92 | 79 |
| Comfort | 64 | 73 |
| Noise | 62 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 82 |
| Handling | 89 | 68 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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SportContact 7
Primacy 4+
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 | Primacy 4+ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 91% #8/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | 83% #13/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +8.1 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #2/5 · 2025 AutoView Sports Tyre Test | 97% #3/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | +2.5 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #1/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres | 99% #3/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | +0.5 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 99% #2/3 · Top Tire Review 2026 UUHP Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | −1.0 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 96% #6/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 95% #33/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +1.5 | Different tests |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 96% #5/7 · 2024 Autobild Sportscars Summer TIre Test R20 | 83% #4/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | +12.7 | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Other | 69% #4/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −30.8 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 98% #8/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 99% #3/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −0.7 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 49% #8/10 · 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tyre Test | 52% #16/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −3.2 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 33% #15/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 53% #16/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −19.2 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 58% #9/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 86% #4/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −27.4 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/7 · 2023 ACE / Gute Fahrt UHP Summer Tyre Test | 25% #4/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +75.0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 99% #3/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | 96% #10/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +3.1 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 75% #8/8 · 2025 Sports Cars Tyre Test | 88% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | −12.5 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 100% #1/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 92% #5/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | +7.7 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 100% #1/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 88% #2/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | +12.5 | Different tests |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning | Wet | 90% #4/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 83% #5/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | +6.7 | Different tests |
| Transverse Aquaplaning | Wet | 95% #2/3 · 2022 Auto Express UUHP Summer Tire Test R19 | 70% #3/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | +25.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% #2/7 · 2024 EVO Summer Tyre Test | 94% #6/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +3.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | Wet | 100% #1/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 93% #11/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +6.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 100% #1/7 · 2024 Sports Car Tyre Test | 96% #7/8 · 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | +4.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #2/11 · 2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test | 96% #9/9 · 2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test | +2.8 | 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, 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.
“The oil and tires question (summer edition) So, I have an EU i30N with GPF (for now anyway) I’m looking for a good summer oil for daily + weekend hooning + a few track days. Ambient temps can reach ~37°C, so I’m considering 5W-30, 5W-40, or maybe 0W-40, over the stock 0W30. Since it's (momentarily) got a GPF, it can't be a full-SAPS oil. Does anyone have any specific recommendations? Next thing is the tires. It's currently on some kind of P Zeros, probably just a later set of the stock model (from the previous owner). I'm looking to put something else onto it (cause I'm fed up with cold understeer and hop), but there's too much choice for me 😅. I know that I probably don't want SC7's because they're reportedly really stiff (despite all of their other pros). The roads are kinda ass where I live and it's already on the limit of my tolerance with the PZs. Read more”
“I have the Conti SportContact 7 as summer tires on my 500hp M2 Competition. Brilliant tire, tons of grip and very direct steering, and needs much less time to get up to temp than the 4S the car came on when I got it. I can't speak for the 5 but it's definitely a stiffer tire compound than the SC7 so it will last longer but will take more time to get up to temp and also less grippy.”
“Both are great. I have the SC7 and had the PC6. There is literally no difference of what I feel on public roads.”
Based on 59 community posts
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
| Attribute | A · Continental SportContact 7 | B · Michelin Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 123 | 66 |
| Rim diameters | 18″ – 24″ | 16″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | 8 - 9/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 240 AA A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Continental SportContact 7
Michelin Primacy 4+
Winner: Continental SportContact 7 — better handling, dry and wet. Pick the Michelin Primacy 4+ if treadwear, noise and comfort matter most to you.
Continental SportContact 7 scores 89 vs 68 on handling.
Continental SportContact 7 scores 94 vs 78 on dry.
Continental SportContact 7 scores 92 vs 79 on wet.
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 82 vs 69 on treadwear.
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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.
