Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodride SW602

    2026 test data · 31 independent tests

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    Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodride SW602: 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 Goodride SW602 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 Goodride SW602 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 and Goodride SW602 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prefer the Goodride SW602's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricContinental PremiumContact 7Goodride SW602
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used301
    Best rank#1#8
    Avg rank4.919.7
    Latest test20262019
    Tire Lab Score93.5

    Tire Lab Score

    93.5
    Excellent · Summer
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental PremiumContact 7Goodride SW602Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.5
    34109
    Avg rank 22.0
    Continental PremiumContact 7
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.1
    2278
    Avg rank 21.0
    Continental PremiumContact 7
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 6.0
    2
    No data
    Continental PremiumContact 7
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.9
    10129
    No data
    Continental PremiumContact 7
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 5.9
    17
    No data
    Continental PremiumContact 7
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.9
    263
    No data
    Continental PremiumContact 7

    💧 Wet: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodride SW602

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 22.0 for the Goodride SW602.

    ☀️ Dry: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodride SW602

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 21.0 for the Goodride SW602.

    ❄️ Snow: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodride SW602

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Goodride SW602.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodride SW602

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to no data for the Goodride SW602.

    📏 Mileage: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodride SW602

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to no data for the Goodride SW602.

    🔋 Efficiency: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodride SW602

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to no data for the Goodride SW602.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Continental PremiumContact 7 or Goodride SW602?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 ranks higher on average than the Goodride SW602.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodride SW602 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 Goodride SW602.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental PremiumContact 7 shows better mileage performance than the Goodride SW602.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Continental PremiumContact 7 appears in 30 independent tests, Goodride SW602 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 →