BFGoodrich Advantage vs Continental UltraContact UC7: 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 UltraContact UC7 appear in 14 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 13 tests.
How the Continental UltraContact UC7 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 1 test.
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 UltraContact UC7 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The BFGoodrich Advantage still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Continental UltraContact UC7 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich Advantage | Continental UltraContact UC7 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 13 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 11.9 | 3.1 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.2 | 88.3 |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich Advantage
Continental UltraContact UC7
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich Advantage | Continental UltraContact UC7 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 13.0 22 | Avg rank 3.3 2 | Continental UltraContact UC7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.6 31 | Avg rank 3.3 2 | Continental UltraContact UC7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.8 212 | Avg rank 3.5 2 | Continental UltraContact UC7 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 14.3 | No data | BFGoodrich Advantage |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 12.9 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Continental UltraContact UC7 |
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich Advantage vs Continental UltraContact UC7
The Continental UltraContact UC7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 13.0 for the BFGoodrich Advantage.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich Advantage vs Continental UltraContact UC7
The Continental UltraContact UC7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 10.6 for the BFGoodrich Advantage.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich Advantage vs Continental UltraContact UC7
The Continental UltraContact UC7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 9.8 for the BFGoodrich Advantage.
📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich Advantage vs Continental UltraContact UC7
The BFGoodrich Advantage wins this category with an average rank of 14.3, compared to no data for the Continental UltraContact UC7.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich Advantage vs Continental UltraContact UC7
The Continental UltraContact UC7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 12.9 for the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich Advantage or Continental UltraContact UC7?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental UltraContact UC7 ranks higher on average than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental UltraContact UC7 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 UltraContact UC7 ranks better than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the BFGoodrich Advantage shows better mileage performance than the Continental UltraContact UC7.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich Advantage appears in 13 independent tests, Continental UltraContact UC7 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →