In March 2025, German professional media "Auto Bild" announced the results of the 2025 summer tire test. Continental SportContact™ 7 was tested with 7 other rivals of the same level. In the end, SC7 won the test with a total score of 1.2, defeating UHP and UUHP products of well-known tire manufacturers such as Michelin, Goodyear and Pirelli. AUTO BILD tested the 245/35R19 tire on the Audi TT and conducted a total of nine test items on dry and wet roads. The SC7 achieved first place in both dry and wet handling and braking. AUTO BILD means SportContact™ 7 delivers convincing sports handling in all weather conditions, precise steering feedback, good anti-hydroplaning properties and minimal dry braking distances.

Auto Bild is an authoritative German automotive magazine, well-known for its performance evaluations of cars and tires. The evaluation compared eight brands from around the world in nine tests, including hydroplaning, cornering hydroplaning, handling and braking on wet roads, and handling, braking, comfort, noise and rolling resistance on dry roads.