Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro: 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 Vredestein Ultrac Pro appear in 43 tests, 4 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 Vredestein Ultrac Pro performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 13 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 Vredestein Ultrac Pro 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 Vredestein Ultrac Pro's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Vredestein Ultrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 30 | 13 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.9 | 6.8 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 93.5 | 82.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental PremiumContact 7
Vredestein Ultrac Pro
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Vredestein Ultrac Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 34109 | Avg rank 6.7 56 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.1 2278 | Avg rank 6.9 5 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.0 2 | No data | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.9 10129 | Avg rank 6.1 324 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 5.9 17 | Avg rank 10.4 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.9 263 | Avg rank 6.5 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 4 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.7 for the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
☀️ Dry: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 6.9 for the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
❄️ Snow: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 6.1 for the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
📏 Mileage: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 10.4 for the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Vredestein Ultrac Pro
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 6.5 for the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental PremiumContact 7 or Vredestein Ultrac Pro?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental PremiumContact 7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro 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 Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental PremiumContact 7 shows better mileage performance than the Vredestein Ultrac Pro.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental PremiumContact 7 appears in 30 independent tests, Vredestein Ultrac Pro in 13, with 4 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 →
