AUTO BILD Summer Tire Test 2025: Continental PremiumContact 7 "Exemplary"

Hanover, Germany, March 6, 2025. In this year's summer tire test (issue 10/25), the German magazine AUTO BILD rates Continental's PremiumContact 7 as "exemplary". The editorial team tested a total of 52 tire models from European, Asian and American manufacturers in size 225/40 R 18. The resulting 20 finalists were extensively tested in a variety of test disciplines on wet and dry roads. The test vehicle was a BMW 1 Series.

"The AUTO BILD rating is the latest in a string of successes for our PremiumContact 7 in independent press tests," says Andreas Schlenke, tire expert at Continental. "The PremiumContact 7 is our versatile all-rounder and offers an optimal balance of safety, comfort and durability. This makes it the simplest solution for drivers looking for a safe summer tire."

The AUTO BILD editorial team's verdict on the PremiumContact 7: "Very good aquaplaning reserves, short braking distances, dynamic handling, impressive mileage, very good performance in the cost section." In the cost category, the PremiumContact 7 received an overall mark of 1-.

For the wet test discipline, aquaplaning and cornering aquaplaning, braking, handling and circling were tested. On dry roads, the editors tested braking, handling, ride comfort and pass-by noise. The editorial team also compared the mileage, rolling resistance and price/mileage ratio of each model.

The PremiumContact 7 is an ideal combination of safety, comfort and environmental friendliness. With excellent wet grip, low rolling resistance and high mileage, it is an eco-friendly choice for the conscious driver.

The PremiumContact 7 from Continental is available in different sizes from 16 to 21 inches. Suitable for electric and hybrid vehicles as well as internal combustion engine cars and SUVs, it carries the EV Compatible logo on the sidewall.