Continental SportContact 7 vs Pirelli Supercorsa SP V4: 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 Pirelli Supercorsa SP V4 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 wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 20 tests.
How the Pirelli Supercorsa SP V4 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 SportContact 7 and Pirelli Supercorsa SP V4 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 noise / comfort
- You prefer the Pirelli Supercorsa SP V4's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Continental SportContact 7 | Pirelli Supercorsa SP V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UUHP/Track, UUHP | UUHP/Track |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 20 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.9 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Continental SportContact 7
Pirelli Supercorsa SP V4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental SportContact 7 | Pirelli Supercorsa SP V4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.7 2288 | Avg rank 5.0 | Continental SportContact 7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.5 2283 | Avg rank 12.0 | Continental SportContact 7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.4 958 | No data | Continental SportContact 7 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.0 | No data | Continental SportContact 7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.2 12 | No data | Continental SportContact 7 |
💧 Wet: Continental SportContact 7 vs Pirelli Supercorsa SP V4
The Continental SportContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 5.0 for the Pirelli Supercorsa SP V4.
☀️ Dry: Continental SportContact 7 vs Pirelli Supercorsa SP V4
The Continental SportContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 12.0 for the Pirelli Supercorsa SP V4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental SportContact 7 vs Pirelli Supercorsa SP V4
The Continental SportContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to no data for the Pirelli Supercorsa SP V4.
📏 Mileage: Continental SportContact 7 vs Pirelli Supercorsa SP V4
The Continental SportContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to no data for the Pirelli Supercorsa SP V4.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental SportContact 7 vs Pirelli Supercorsa SP V4
The Continental SportContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 6.2, compared to no data for the Pirelli Supercorsa SP V4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental SportContact 7 or Pirelli Supercorsa SP V4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental SportContact 7 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Supercorsa SP V4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental SportContact 7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Supercorsa SP V4 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental SportContact 7 ranks better than the Pirelli Supercorsa SP V4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental SportContact 7 shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Supercorsa SP V4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental SportContact 7 appears in 20 independent tests, Pirelli Supercorsa SP V4 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 →
