Continental SportContact 7 Takes First Place in Tyre Reviews 2022 UUHP Tyre Tests
Want to know the performance levels on some of the ten most popular tyres? Well, the tyre comparison website Tyre Reviews have tested them on performance and ranked them from 1 to 10. All the tyres were individually tested and fitted on to a BMW-powered Toyota Supra in sizes 255/35 R19 for the front and 275/35 R19 for the rear. It’s no surprise that the brand-new Continental SportContact 7 came in first place and is at least 12 months newer than any of the other tyres getting tested. This tyre has set new standards for the UUHP segment.
The test concentrated on sporty, track based performance attributes, combining subjective and objective assessments and the lap times. They did a test where the car had two sets of budget tyres fitted, one on the front (Star Performer) and one on the rear (Goodride SA37). Although this seemed unfair at first, this is something that is commonly done in the UK market. The results shown a lack of synergy and grip due the mixture of tyre fitments, and it’s highly recommended to not have a combination of tyres on one vehicle, if possible.
So do you want to find out what tyres were tested and where they ranked?
Tyre Reviews 2022 UUHP Tyre Test Results
1. Continental SportContact 7 – Test Winner
+The best for wet braking and handling, as well as fastest in the dry tests
-High Rolling Resistance and lower resistance to aquaplaning
2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
+Outstanding wet and dry grip, improved rolling resistance, reduced noise level and resistance to aquaplaning.
-The responsive steering lacked in places and the speed test was far from the best
3. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
+Excellent performance on both wet and dry road conditions
-Increased noise level, the highest rolling resistance from the tests and reduced comfort levels
4. Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport
+Short braking distance on dry road surfaces and the best dry handling characteristics
-The loudest tyre that was tested with little wet grip and an uncomfortable ride
5. Nankang Sportnex AS2+
+ Exceptional grip on wet road surfaces and a high resistance to aquaplaning. The best level of comfort from the tests and a low rolling resistance
-Weaker grip on dry road surfaces and poor steering
6. Kumho Ecsta PS71
+Low rolling resistance and the best aquaplaning from the tests
-Poor grip on both wet and dry road surfaces
7. Toyo Proxes Sport A
+Strong aquaplaning resistance, a comfortable ride and great wet handling abilities
-A high rolling resistance and longer braking distances on both wet and dry road surfaces
8. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+
+Offers great comfort levels
-A high rolling resistance and the grip was poor and short on both wet and dry road surfaces
9. Star Performer TNG UHP1 (front) and Goodride SA37 (rear) – Not recommended
-A very unbalance performance and unpredictable handling, we do not recommend
10. Federal Evoluzion ST N1 – Not recommended
+Low noise level
-Poor handling and exceptionally low grip on wet and dry road surfaces
It’s really no surprise that the Continental SportContact 7 landed first place, there is little competition for such a high performance tyre. With outstanding grip on both wet and dry road surfaces, this is the perfect tyre to keep you safe and always on the go no matter what season it is.
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