Continental Tops 2025 Summer Tire Rankings with SportContact 7 Victories and Sustainable UltraContact NXT Debut

Continental Tops 2025 Summer Tire Rankings with SportContact 7 Victories and Sustainable UltraContact NXT Debut

(IN BRIEF) Continental has achieved ten first-place finishes and four second-place results in 2025 summer tire tests, underscoring its leadership in the premium segment. The SportContact 7 dominated seven of eight tests for sporty vehicles, while the PremiumContact 7 earned top-rankings for comfort and safety in both general and electric-vehicle categories. Newcomer UltraContact NXT impressed with its safety performance and sustainable design, featuring up to 65 percent eco-materials and earning “A” ratings on all EU label criteria. Andreas Schlenke highlighted that these independent test successes, relied upon by over two-thirds of European buyers, confirm Continental’s continued engineering excellence.

(PRESS RELEASE) HANOVER, 12-Jun-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Continental has reinforced its dominance in the 2025 summer tire season, securing ten victories and four runner-up finishes in independent comparative tests published to date. These results extend the premium brand’s winning trajectory from recent years.

The SportContact 7 emerged as a clear frontrunner, claiming first place in seven of eight evaluations, including assessments by ADAC, sport auto, and AUTO BILD sportscars. Engineered for high-performance vehicles—whether powered by combustion or electric drivetrains—the SportContact 7 excels in driving dynamics, precision control, and safety, earning accolades from tire specialists across Europe.

The all-rounder PremiumContact 7 also delivered standout results. The British magazine Tyre Reviews crowned it the best summer tire of the season, while AUTO BILD awarded it second place in its electric-vehicle tire category and the coveted “VorBILDlich” rating in its large-scale summer tire comparison. Swedish outlet Aftonbladet likewise placed the PremiumContact 7 in the runners-up spot. Designed for drivers who prioritize comfort and security, this model boasts exceptional wet-weather grip, low rolling resistance, and impressive mileage.

Marking its debut in the test arena, the UltraContact NXT—Continental’s most sustainable mass-market tire—earned praise from Poland’s Motor magazine and Germany’s Auto, Motor und Sport. Testers highlighted its robust safety reserves alongside its eco-centric construction, which incorporates up to 65 percent renewable, recycled, or mass-balance certified components. The UltraContact NXT also achieved top-tier “A” ratings across all 19 EU tire-label metrics for rolling resistance, wet braking, and exterior noise.

“Our consistent top rankings in independent assessments speak volumes about the caliber of our tire development,” said Andreas Schlenke, Continental tire expert. “Last year alone, we claimed victory in 39 European tests. The strong performance of our 2025 lineup further validates our innovation and engineering excellence.”

With two-thirds of European tire buyers consulting test results when making purchase decisions, according to a 2023 study, these evaluations—covering wet and dry grip, handling, safety, rolling resistance, and noise—remain indispensable benchmarks that complement the EU tire label.

Media contact:

Arne Kouker
Media Relations Manager
Replacement Tires EMEA
+49 160 90382461
arne.kouker@conti.de

SOURCE: Continental AG