Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Continental UltraContact

    2026 test data · 31 independent tests

    Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Continental UltraContact: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental PremiumContact 7 and Continental UltraContact appear in 31 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 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.

    How the Continental UltraContact performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, 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 PremiumContact 7 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Continental UltraContact making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prefer the Continental UltraContact's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricContinental PremiumContact 7Continental UltraContact
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used301
    Best rank#1#4
    Avg rank4.923.6
    Latest test20262023
    Tire Lab Score93.589.1

    Tire Lab Score

    93.5
    Excellent · Summer
    89.1
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental PremiumContact 7Continental UltraContactWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.5
    34109
    Avg rank 26.0
    Continental PremiumContact 7
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.1
    2278
    Avg rank 7.0
    Continental PremiumContact 7
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 6.0
    2
    No data
    Continental PremiumContact 7
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.9
    10129
    Avg rank 28.0
    Continental PremiumContact 7
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 5.9
    17
    Avg rank 26.5
    Continental PremiumContact 7
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.9
    263
    Avg rank 27.0
    Continental PremiumContact 7

    💧 Wet: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Continental UltraContact

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 26.0 for the Continental UltraContact.

    ☀️ Dry: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Continental UltraContact

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 7.0 for the Continental UltraContact.

    ❄️ Snow: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Continental UltraContact

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Continental UltraContact.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Continental UltraContact

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 28.0 for the Continental UltraContact.

    📏 Mileage: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Continental UltraContact

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 26.5 for the Continental UltraContact.

    🔋 Efficiency: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Continental UltraContact

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 27.0 for the Continental UltraContact.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Continental PremiumContact 7 or Continental UltraContact?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 ranks higher on average than the Continental UltraContact.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental UltraContact 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 Continental UltraContact.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental PremiumContact 7 shows better mileage performance than the Continental UltraContact.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Continental PremiumContact 7 appears in 30 independent tests, Continental UltraContact 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 →