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  • C
    Fuel Efficiency
    Fuel Efficiency / Rolling Resistance: C

    How much fuel the tyre uses as it rolls. Graded A to E, where A is the most efficient and E the least.

  • A
    Wet Grip
    Wet Grip / Braking Performance: A

    How well the tyre stops in the wet. Graded A to E, where A is the shortest stopping distance. Each grade is worth roughly 3 metres, about a car length.

  • B71 dB
    External Noise
    Noise Emission / Exterior Noise: B (71 dB)

    How loud the tyre is from outside the car, measured in decibels. Graded A to C, where A is the quietest.

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Continental Premium Contact 7 205/45R17 88Y XL

5.0/5
(2 reviews)
Wet Grip Excellence
  • Tick Icon Car
    Car tyre:

    Designed for cars, rather than vans, 4x4s or commercial vehicles.

  • Tick Icon Reinforced (XL)
    Extra Load or Reinforced tyres:

    A stronger sidewall lets this tyre carry more weight than a standard tyre of the same size. Marked XL on the sidewall.

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£14425
  • Fitted at a local tyre centre
  • Wheel balancing included
  • New valve & disposal included
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Product description & features

The Continental PremiumContact 7 summer tyre is designed to excel at wet braking and features an A wet-grip rating in all sizes. The PremiumContact 7 is built with Continental’s RedChili braking compound which has excellent cold-start grip. The Adaptive Pattern Stiff outer shoulder dry cornering and resolve wet braking in the summer. PremiumContact 7 is designed to hold under steering due to the outer shoulder braking blocks.

PremiumContact 7 is the first major redesign of the PremiumContact since the 6 in 2023. The PremiumContact 7 is estimated to provide an 8% improvement in wet braking, 7% in dry braking, and a 10% increase in tyre life over the PremiumContact 6, while also providing a 12% improvement, in overall performance, in rolling resistance. The PremiumContact 7 is also marked as EV compatible, which indicates it can be used on electric and hybrid performance vehicles. Tyres.co.uk is proud to stock the Continental PremiumContact 7.

Highlights

  • A wet-grip rating in all sizes
  • RedChili compound for cold-start grip
  • EV compatible marking

Continental Premium Contact 7 Statistics

Dry Grip
 
 93%
Wet Grip
 
 93%
Road Feedback
 
 83%
Handling
 
 84%
Wear
 
 75%
Comfort
 
 74%
The above scores combine independent tests and owner reviews, weighted by Tyre Reviews for consistency and reliability.

Continental Premium Contact 7 205/45R17 88Y XL Tyre Reviews

There are 2 reviews of the Continental Premium Contact 7 205/45R17 88Y XL
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Car make: Citroen
Car model: C3
By: Donnell Wall
Tyre review for Continental Premium Contact 7 205/45R17 88Y XL
In every case, traction increases confidence. My car is a couple of years old and when I got it, it had just been fitted with new, albeit budget, tyres. I quickly changed them for Continentals, which I also had on my other car, and the difference was huge. I always advise spending money on good tyres. It is the easiest way to improve a car's handling and safety as better tyres provide more grip.
Car make: Chevrolet
Car model: Lacetti
By: Layla-Mai Darran
Tyre review for Continental Premium Contact 7 205/45R17 88Y XL
Since I have mostly driven in dry conditions, I cannot say how they would perform in the wet. However, dry performance is excellent, as I have noticed a considerable increase in road grip and I am now able to corner without the tyres squealing.