Continental SportContact 7 vs Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 — The ultimate UUHP showdown! In one corner, the SportContact 7, hailed as the benchmark ultra-ultra-high performance tire of the last two years — dominating press tests with unrivaled precision and grip. In the other, the Nexen N’Fera Sport SU2, a relative underdog from Korea looking to punch above its weight. Can Nexen’s challenger disrupt the elite, or will Continental’s champion prove untouchable once again? Let’s find out.
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Results: Continental SportContact 7 vs Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
The results featured here are from the 2025 Autobild Sports Car UUHP Tire Test, with 7 of the top premium UUHP tires tested. The accompanying graph presents a side-by-side comparison of the Continental SportContact 7 vs Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 across various performance categories, with the Continental SportContact 7 serving as the benchmark at the 100% mark.
The tire size of interest is the 245/35 R20 front and 295/30 R20 rear tire size. The tests were conducted using a sporty Lotus Emira as the test vehicle.
Wet
In wet braking, the Continental SportContact 7 stopped in 43.7 meters, while the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 needed 48.9 meters — a 5.2-meter difference, making the SportContact 7 shorter by 11%. For wet handling, the SportContact 7 maintained an average speed of 78.1 km/h around the track, edging out the Nexen by 0.9 km/h or about 1%. However, in straight-line aquaplaning, the Nexen performed slightly better, resisting aquaplaning up to 105.2 km/h compared to the Continental’s 104.8 km/h — a 0.4 km/h lead, or roughly 0%.
Overall, the SportContact 7 clearly dominates in braking and handling, offering sharper wet grip and control, while the Nexen holds a tiny edge in straight aquaplaning. For confidence in wet conditions, Continental still holds the crown.
N Fera Sport SU2 :
- -11% in wet braking
- -1% in wet handling
- ~0% in straight aquaplaning
Dry
In dry braking, the Continental SportContact 7 stopped in just 31.2 meters, while the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 took 34.4 meters — a 3.2-meter gap, meaning the SportContact 7 brakes 10% shorter. In dry handling, the Continental lapped the course at 104 km/h, which is 2.1 km/h faster than the Nexen’s 101.9 km/h — a 2% advantage. Once again, the SportContact 7 proves its dominance, delivering sharper braking and faster cornering. Nexen puts up a decent fight, but Continental is clearly in another league when it comes to dry performance.
N Fera Sport SU2 :
- -9% in dry braking
- -2% in dry handling
Noise
In terms of noise, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 measured 72.6 dB, while the Continental SportContact 7 registered 74.6 dB — a difference of 2 dB, making the Nexen quieter by about 3%.
N Fera Sport SU2 :
- +3% in exterior noise (-2 dB)
Rolling Resistance
In rolling resistance, the Continental SportContact 7 recorded 8.5 N/kN compared to the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2’s 8.9 N/kN. That’s a 0.4 N/kN advantage for the Continental, translating to roughly 4% lower rolling resistance.
N Fera Sport SU2 :
- -4% in rolling resistance
Price
For the 245/35R20 size, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 is priced at €138, while the Continental SportContact 7 costs €204 — making the Nexen 48% cheaper.
Tire size: 245/35R20
- SportContact 7 : € 204
- N Fera Sport SU2 : € 138
Difference: -48% more cheaper for N Fera Sport SU2
Summary
As a tire expert, the clear winner here is the Continental SportContact 7. It dominates in both wet and dry braking, offers sharper handling, and even delivers better rolling resistance. While the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 impresses with its low price and quieter ride, it simply can’t match the all-round performance benchmark set by the SportContact 7.
Dr Edwin Pang