Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Maxxis M36: 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 Maxxis M36 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 Maxxis M36 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 Maxxis M36 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 Maxxis M36's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Maxxis M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 30 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 4.9 | 6.6 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2017 |
| Tire Lab Score | 93.5 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Continental PremiumContact 7
Maxxis M36
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Maxxis M36 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 34109 | Avg rank 9.0 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.1 2278 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | 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 Maxxis M36
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 9.0 for the Maxxis M36.
☀️ Dry: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Maxxis M36
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 5.0 for the Maxxis M36.
❄️ Snow: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Maxxis M36
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Maxxis M36.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Maxxis M36
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to no data for the Maxxis M36.
📏 Mileage: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Maxxis M36
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to no data for the Maxxis M36.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Maxxis M36
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to no data for the Maxxis M36.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental PremiumContact 7 or Maxxis M36?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 ranks higher on average than the Maxxis M36.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental PremiumContact 7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Maxxis M36 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 Maxxis M36.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental PremiumContact 7 shows better mileage performance than the Maxxis M36.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental PremiumContact 7 appears in 30 independent tests, Maxxis M36 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 →
