SPORTCONTACT · ULTRA ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE
SportContact 7Ultra-ultra-high-performance tire review: is it good, who is it for
Continental's newest sport tire, tuned to each car's weight and type, with strong grip on wet and dry roads.
- Type
- Sport UUHP
- Rim sizes
- 18–23 inch
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- Highlight
- 8% shorter wet braking
2 sizes in stock, 19–20 inch
Summary
SportContact 7 is Continental's Ultra Ultra High Performance tire for sports cars and high-performance cars on 18–23 inch rims. Its key feature is a design tailored to each car's type and weight, with strong grip on wet and dry roads. Continental says that compared with its predecessor, wet braking is 8% shorter and tread life is 17% longer.
Vs. the previous model
Continental's own tests vs. the previous model, test size 245/30 R20 (per Continental announcements, 2021–2022)
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / model | Continental SportContact 7 |
|---|---|
| Type | Ultra Ultra High Performance sport tire |
| Launched | September 2021 (Europe) · October 2023 (Malaysia) |
| Sizes per Continental | 18–23 inch rims (Malaysia launch announcement, 2023) |
| Test result | AutoBild (March 31, 2022): rated "exemplary," top score among 10 sport tires in 245/40 R19 |
| Manufacturer | Continental (Germany) |
| ADAC 2025 test | 225/40 R18: 1.8 "gut" (good), 1st of 18 tires |
| AUTO BILD SPORTSCARS 2025 test | 245/35 R19: 1.2 "sehr gut" (very good), 1st of 8 tires |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 245/40R19 | In stock | See price |
| 255/45R20 | In stock | See price |
| 275/35R19 | Out of stock | See price |
Who it's for
- Sports cars and high-performance cars such as BMW M, Audi RS, Mercedes-AMG and the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio (examples given by Continental)
- Small sporty cars on large wheels, such as the Mini Cooper S Clubman and Ford Focus RS
- Drivers who drive fast or do occasional track days and want strong wet and dry braking with long tread life
FAQ
Is the Continental SportContact 7 good?
Yes. In AutoBild's test of 10 sport tires (March 31, 2022) in 245/40 R19, the SportContact 7 was rated "exemplary," the top score in the group, according to Continental.
SportContact 7 vs SportContact 6: what's the difference?
Better braking and longer tread life. Continental says that compared with its predecessor, wet braking is 8% shorter, dry braking is 6% better and tread life is 17% longer. It is also the first model engineered separately by vehicle type and weight.
How long does the SportContact 7 last?
Longer than its predecessor. Continental says tread life is 17% longer and track mileage is 10% higher than the previous model. Real-world mileage depends on the car, tire pressure and driving style.
What cars is the SportContact 7 for?
Sports cars and high-performance cars on 18–23 inch rims, such as BMW M, Audi RS, Mercedes-AMG and the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, as Continental lists.
How did it do in independent tests?
Very well. ADAC (the German automobile club) 2025 in 225/40 R18 gave it an overall 1.8 "gut" (good), 1st of 18 tires. AUTO BILD SPORTSCARS 2025 in 245/35 R19 gave it 1.2 "sehr gut" (very good), the winner of 8 tires, with the "vorbildlich" (exemplary) seal (lower scores are better). Both are European-market sizes.
Where is Continental from, and where is the SportContact 7 made?
Continental is a German brand from Hanover, founded in 1871. Continental does not state the country of manufacture for the SportContact 7 on the Continental Thailand product page.
What warranty does the SportContact 7 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 SportContact 7 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 — SportContact 7 · Continental press release — SportContact 7 (2021) · Continental press release — SportContact 7 AutoBild test (2022) · Continental Malaysia — SportContact 7 launch (2023) · ADAC — Sommerreifentest 2025 225/40 R18 · AUTO BILD — SPORTSCARS Sommerreifen-Test 2025 245/35 R19 · 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 SportContact 7?
See prices for every size. Book online and pay at a branch, or get free shipping anywhere in Thailand.