Continental SportContact 7 vs Dunlop SportMaxx Race

Continental SportContact 7 vs Dunlop SportMaxx Race: the full picture

This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental SportContact 7 and Dunlop SportMaxx Race appear in 21 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 SportContact 7 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 20 tests.

How the Dunlop SportMaxx Race performs. It takes the win in wet. 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.