BFGoodrich Advantage vs Continental PremiumContact 7 — a battle in the touring summer segment! The BFGoodrich Advantage, backed by Michelin, takes on the PremiumContact 7, Continental’s undisputed champion. Comfort vs performance. Challenger vs benchmark. Let the showdown begin!
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Results: BFGoodrich Advantage vs Continental PremiumContact 7
Results below were taken from the 2024 Auto Bild Summer independent Tire Test which includes 21 top tires in the market. The graph below shows the comparison between BFGoodrich Advantage vs Continental PremiumContact 7 based on the relevant performance category. The BFGoodrich Advantage was set as a reference hence at the 100% mark.
Note that for both wet & dry handling evaluation, the average lap speed was used instead of the standard lap time & subjective rating. The tire size of interest is a 205/55R16 which is a common tire size for Volkswagen Golf & Toyota Corolla . You can check out our latest tire size table for more information. The testing vehicle of choice is a Volkswagen Golf
Wet
In wet braking, the Continental PremiumContact 7 stops in 40.3 meters, while the BFGoodrich Advantage needs 45.4 meters to come to a halt. That’s a 5.1-meter difference, making the Continental 13% shorter in braking distance. In wet handling, the PremiumContact 7 completes the lap at 75.5 km/h, 2 km/h faster than the Advantage’s 73.5 km/h pace — a 3% advantage in cornering grip.
For straight-line aquaplaning, the Continental again leads at 82.5 km/h, 1.1 km/h higher than the BFGoodrich’s 81.4 km/h, giving it a 1% edge. Overall, the Continental PremiumContact 7 clearly outperforms the BFGoodrich Advantage in every wet test — stopping quicker, cornering faster, and resisting aquaplaning better.
PremiumContact 7 :
- +13% in wet braking
- +3% in wet handling (average speed)
- +1% in straight aquaplaning
Dry
In dry braking, the Continental PremiumContact 7 stops in 35.4 meters, while the BFGoodrich Advantage takes 37.4 meters — a 2-meter difference, making the Continental 5% shorter in stopping distance. In dry handling, the PremiumContact 7 reaches a speed of 115.5 km/h through the handling course, just 0.6 km/h faster than the Advantage’s 114.9 km/h, a 1% improvement.
Once again, Continental holds the edge — braking shorter and handling slightly quicker than the BFGoodrich in dry conditions.
PremiumContact 7 :
- +6% in dry braking
- +1% in dry handling (average speed)
Mileage
In terms of wear, the Continental PremiumContact 7 lasts up to 30,750 km, while the BFGoodrich Advantage manages 25,750 km — a 5,000 km difference. That gives the Continental a 19% advantage in expected tread life.
PremiumContact 7 :
- +19% in mileage
Noise
In noise performance, the BFGoodrich Advantage registers 73.3 dB, slightly quieter than the Continental PremiumContact 7 at 74.1 dB. That’s a 0.8 dB difference, giving the BFGoodrich a 1% edge in exterior noise levels.
PremiumContact 7 :
- -1% in exterior noise (+0.8 dB)
Rolling Resistance
In rolling resistance, the BFGoodrich Advantage records 7.73 N/kN, slightly lower than the Continental PremiumContact 7 at 8.08 N/kN. That 0.35 N/kN difference translates to a 4% lower rolling resistance for the BFGoodrich.
PremiumContact 7 :
- -4% in rolling resistance
Price
In 205/55 R16, the BFGoodrich Advantage costs €66, while the Continental PremiumContact 7 is priced at €95 — a €29 difference, making the Continental 44% more expensive.
Tire size: 205/55 R16
- Advantage : € 66
- PremiumContact 7 : € 95
Difference: +44% more expensive for PremiumContact 7.
Summary
From a tire expert’s view, the Continental PremiumContact 7 is the clear winner. It stops shorter in both wet and dry, handles better, and lasts 19% longer — all critical factors for safety and value. While the BFGoodrich Advantage is quieter and slightly more efficient, it simply can’t match the all-round performance of the Continental.
Dr Edwin Pang