BFGoodrich Advantage vs Continental PremiumContact 7: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the BFGoodrich Advantage and Continental PremiumContact 7 appear in 43 tests, 3 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the BFGoodrich Advantage performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 13 tests.
How the Continental PremiumContact 7 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 30 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Continental PremiumContact 7 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The BFGoodrich Advantage making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the BFGoodrich Advantage's brand, sizing or price
Choose Continental PremiumContact 7 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich Advantage | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 13 | 30 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 11.9 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.2 | 93.5 |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich Advantage
Continental PremiumContact 7
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich Advantage | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 13.0 22 | Avg rank 4.5 34109 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.6 31 | Avg rank 4.1 2278 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 6.0 2 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.8 212 | Avg rank 4.9 10129 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 14.3 | Avg rank 5.9 17 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 12.9 | Avg rank 5.9 263 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich Advantage vs Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 13.0 for the BFGoodrich Advantage.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich Advantage vs Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 10.6 for the BFGoodrich Advantage.
❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich Advantage vs Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich Advantage.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich Advantage vs Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 9.8 for the BFGoodrich Advantage.
📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich Advantage vs Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 14.3 for the BFGoodrich Advantage.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich Advantage vs Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 12.9 for the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich Advantage or Continental PremiumContact 7?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 ranks higher on average than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental PremiumContact 7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the BFGoodrich Advantage across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental PremiumContact 7 ranks better than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental PremiumContact 7 shows better mileage performance than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich Advantage appears in 13 independent tests, Continental PremiumContact 7 in 30, with 3 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →