MAXCONTACT · SPORTY PERFORMANCE
MaxContact MC7City sport tire review: is it good, who is it for
Continental's sport tire developed for Asian drivers and made in Thailand, focused on precise steering, short braking and low noise
- Type
- Sport
- Sizes in Thailand
- 16–20 inch rims
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- Made in
- Rayong, Thailand
16 sizes in stock, 17–20 inch
Summary
MaxContact MC7 is Continental's sport tire and the successor to the MaxContact MC6, developed for drivers in Asia Pacific and made at Continental's plant in Rayong. It launched in Thailand in mid-2024 and focuses on precise handling and steering, short braking on dry and wet roads, and low noise. In Thailand it comes in sizes on 16–20 inch rims.
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / model | Continental MaxContact MC7 |
|---|---|
| Type | High-performance sport tire for city driving |
| Predecessor | MaxContact MC6 |
| Launched | Asia Pacific April 2024 · Thailand July 2024 |
| Plant | Continental, Rayong, Thailand |
| Sizes sold in Thailand | 16–20 inch rims |
| Rayong plant | Started making car tires in 2019 · expansion opened May 2026, adding capacity of 3 million tires per year (per Continental AG) |
| Warranty | Covers manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km · cuts, bulges and punctures for 1 year or 25,000 km (buy 4 tires, install at a Subphaisal branch and register per the brand's terms) · See terms |
Sizes
| Size | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 225/55R17 | In stock | See price |
| 215/45R18 | In stock | See price |
| 225/40R18 | In stock | See price |
Show 14 more sizes
| 225/45R18 | In stock | See price |
| 225/50R18 | In stock | See price |
| 235/40R18 | In stock | See price |
| 235/45R18 | In stock | See price |
| 245/40R18 | In stock | See price |
| 245/45R18 | In stock | See price |
| 265/35R18 | In stock | See price |
| 275/40R18 | In stock | See price |
| 225/40R19 | In stock | See price |
| 245/40R19 | In stock | See price |
| 245/45R19 | In stock | See price |
| 275/35R19 | In stock | See price |
| 255/40R20 | In stock | See price |
| 255/35R19 | Out of stock | See price |
Who it's for
- Sedans that want a fun-to-drive sport tire for everyday city use
- Drivers who often use the expressway and want precise steering and confident braking in the rain
- Cars on 16–20 inch wheels
FAQ
How is the MaxContact MC7 different from the MC6?
Continental says the MC7 improves on the MC6 in noise, wet grip, dry grip and efficiency, based on Continental's internal tests, but has not released figures.
Where is the MaxContact MC7 made?
At Continental's plant in Rayong, Thailand, according to Continental AG's April 2024 announcement.
What country is Continental from?
Continental is a German company from Hanover, founded in 1871. The MaxContact MC7 is made in Thailand at the Rayong plant, which started making car tires in 2019 and opened an expansion in May 2026, adding 3 million tires per year of capacity.
What warranty does the MaxContact MC7 have?
Every tire bought from Subphaisal is covered by the manufacturer against manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km, for both store pickup and delivery, plus road hazard cover for cuts, bulges and punctures for 1 year or 25,000 km when you buy 4 tires, install them at a branch and register per the brand's terms. See the warranty page for details.
Where can I get the MaxContact MC7 installed?
Order online and choose installation at any of Subphaisal's 5 branches in Thonburi and Nonthaburi, booking a date and time at checkout, or have the tires shipped anywhere in Thailand.
Sources: Continental Thailand — MaxContact MC7 · Continental Malaysia — MaxContact MC7 launch · Continental AG — Rayong plant · Continental AG — Rayong plant expansion (May 2026) · Continental AG — From Hanover into the World, for 150 Years
Warranties are provided by the tire manufacturers. Subphaisal submits claims on your behalf, and the manufacturer decides the result.
Interested in the MaxContact MC7?
See prices for every size. Book online and pay at a branch, or get free shipping anywhere in Thailand.