Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Radar Dimax R8 plus: 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 Radar Dimax R8 plus appear in 32 tests, 2 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 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 Radar Dimax R8 plus performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 2 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 Radar Dimax R8 plus making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental PremiumContact 7 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Radar Dimax R8 plus's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Radar Dimax R8 plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 30 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #14 |
| Avg rank | 4.9 | 32.0 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 93.5 | 79.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental PremiumContact 7
Radar Dimax R8 plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Radar Dimax R8 plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 34109 | Avg rank 27.5 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.1 2278 | Avg rank 43.0 | 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 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Radar Dimax R8 plus
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 27.5 for the Radar Dimax R8 plus.
☀️ Dry: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Radar Dimax R8 plus
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 43.0 for the Radar Dimax R8 plus.
❄️ Snow: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Radar Dimax R8 plus
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Radar Dimax R8 plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Radar Dimax R8 plus
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to no data for the Radar Dimax R8 plus.
📏 Mileage: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Radar Dimax R8 plus
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to no data for the Radar Dimax R8 plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Radar Dimax R8 plus
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to no data for the Radar Dimax R8 plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental PremiumContact 7 or Radar Dimax R8 plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 ranks higher on average than the Radar Dimax R8 plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental PremiumContact 7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Radar Dimax R8 plus 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 Radar Dimax R8 plus.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental PremiumContact 7 shows better mileage performance than the Radar Dimax R8 plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental PremiumContact 7 appears in 30 independent tests, Radar Dimax R8 plus in 2, with 2 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 →
