Tyre comparison
Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Continental SportContact 7
It depends on how you drive. Choose the Potenza Sport for wet grip. Choose the SportContact 7 for dry grip.
Continental
SportContact 7
Top-tier wet and dry grip over a wide temperature window.
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Fit score by driver
The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score
| Driver | Potenza Sport | SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Daily driving, wet winters | 76 (higher) | 73 |
| Spirited roads, warm climate | 74 | 77 (higher) |
| Longest life and lowest cost | 70 | 70 |
Trait by trait
Out of 10, against other max performance tyres.
Potenza Sport
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- Tyre Reviews
- Year
- 2025
TyreReviews 2025: best wet handling 99.3 s, best curved aquaplaning 16.87 m/s2.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
SportContact 7
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- evo
- Year
- 2025
EVO 2025: 1st dry braking 33.11 m, 3rd dry handling.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Questions
Which is better, the Potenza Sport or the SportContact 7?
It depends on how you drive. Choose the Potenza Sport for wet grip. Choose the SportContact 7 for dry grip.
Where do these ratings come from?
From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.