Continental MaxContact 7
Continental MC7


Driving Performance, Redefined by Technology
https://www.continental-tires.com/my/en/b2c...maxcontact-mc7/

Latest UHP From Continental Malaysia
2024 Feb / Mar soft launch
Official launching and media etc still pending

Rumours is that still got many MC6 leftover stocks to clear

Why choose this tyre
Maximum control and dynamic steering precision.
Even shorter braking distances in both wet and dry conditions.
Low noise – the balance of sporty and silent.


MC6 VS MC7


General Specs:

Treadwear	Traction	Temperature
360	AA	A

Available Sizes



Cornering Macro-blocks
MAXimum Control
While cornering, the tyre's outer shoulder bears the greatest force and pressure. The Cornering Macro-blocks maximises the contact area with the road to create a wider footprint, then efficiently distributes the force to other parts of the tyre for better handling and stability.

ReFlex Compound
MAXimum Control
Optimised compound stiffness results in a higher resistance to tyre deformation and improved steering response and precision. The ReFlex Compound comprises an enhanced polymer blend that provides excellent safety on dry and wet roads under mild to warm temperatures.

Shorter Braking Distance
3D Laser-cut Sipes
MaxContact MC7's laser-cut 3D sipes comprising of Star & Lightning sipes and Aquasipes. They work together to cut through the water film from multiple angles and directions, then effectively eject water from the grooves.

Sporty Silent
Noise Breaker 3.0
Tyre noise is produced by tread as sound waves travel through the grooves, the Noise Breaker 3.0 interrupts the waves by disrupting the homogeneity of the grooves. The sound waves are broken up and dissipated into smaller frequencies, preventing noise from building up and travelling into the cabin of the car.


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Actual product in Malaysia


This post has been edited by Quazacolt: Mar 3 2024, 12:33 PM

Saw the promotional video on FB... nothing impressive. MC6 is already a good performer but let down by the noise. If they could tone it down, it is pretty good already.

the hype was there when they launched the MC6 years ago. unfortunately many users left comments that the tyre was not grippy on wet. All I know they just swap back to Michelin PS4 right after and continued on the Michelin brand. Will see on next couple of months for the MC7 user comments.

over hype rite

tend to view as that. however my size is no more on MC7, 235/45/18

Really soft launching hush hush testing market
Only 3 sizes available:

16"
205 45 16
17"
215 50 17
18"
245 45 18


This post has been edited by Quazacolt: Mar 3 2024, 12:45 PM

Would be interested to see how this tyre fare against Michelin primacy suv plus. Price wise is about 10% cheaper compared to Michelin.

This is UHP against Michelin pilot sport 5

Touring category UC7 or PC6 is primacy competitor

In that case the price difference will be substantial. Waiting to see what’s the review on mc7 since there are also suitable sizes for suv.

Actually this is not a true competitor to Pilot Sport series. Not sure why so many people think so. This MC range tyre is more like Potenza Adrenaline type range where it's a street sport tyre but not a true blue all around UHP tyre.

The correct tyre in the Conti range to fight Pilot Sport is Premium Contact which they don't push much here. Sport Contact pulak nowadays fight with Pilot Supersport.

Max Contact is for ASEAN market who want performance tyre but want cheap 2 also so they sacrifice a few areas to give u dry grip like what Potenza Adrenaline does.

But ok la i guess to use as a street sport tyre. But please never ever compare it to Pilot Sport 5 🤣🤣🤣

The price difference alone will show they don't compete.

this is categorized as UHP (starting MC6, 5 was touring only)

and, price?
i can find PS5 cheaper than this MC7. (429 PS5 vs 440 MC7)

granted, exception, not the norm. PS5 on promo while MC7 is crazy rare and Continental Malaysia is artificially creating scarcity and/or just wanting to get rid of left over MC6.

also, both PS4/PS5, MC6 and this MC7 is definitely far behind against RE004 dry performance, grip, traction, sidewall stiffness, and feedback.
i've even been told PS5 is worse than PS4 in performance in favor of treadwear, and the recent tire review UK comparison test was pretty meh too.

otherwise i've long pulled the trigger for PS5 because of the price and i've had pleasant experience with the PS4.

UHP tyre nowadays the expectation is it has to perform in all areas and still deliver near touring level comfort and wear because that slice of market are willing to pay for that i guess.

RE004 type tyres cannot deliver in all those areas and that was the point I'm trying to make. There is a distinct difference between all round uhp and street performance all out grip type tyres. I believe max contact trying to play there too with this latest model but i prefer 'world tyres'.. Absolutely Despise region engineered tyres.

Btw I'm keen to know which tyre shop selling ps5 below this MC7. Means MC7 borderline scammy price 😅😅



Falken FK also if u notice has pivoted to all round uhp tyre from pure grip tyre at the expense slower response.

It's such a competitive space. I'm old.. So i prefer the all around UHP space where ps5/ Eagle Asy, FK 520, premium contact etc play 🤣🤣

That was supposed to be max performance category
it was only until maybe Michelin and maybe playing along continental screwed it up.

for references:
https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre-Type/

adding into that confusion, there's now UUHP
https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre-Type/Passe...formance-Tyres/
notice how Michelin is sitting there dancing around with their PS4/PS4S/PSS/PS5
and... yes.
https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre/Michelin/
lol.
Max performance.

Agreed yes, RE004 is more UHP than any Michelin Pilot sport.
Dry is awesome, and very damn close to UUHP/EHP levels. the 220 TW is an indication, but from my current usage that VERY STRANGELY, i am getting similar mileage DONE on my 220 treadwear RE004 vsd a 320? TW Michelin PS4 (PS5 is 340 now) replaced back in 2022. that was bonkers hahaha.

Torque legend Selayang / Intan Baiduri is having promo, if you're just in time for a replacement, head there!
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=8146560...814656267368155

oh yes Falken! i'm surprised you share the same sentiments/experience!
yes, very poor steering feedback from my experience on FK510
marketing and advertising on FK520 is indicating improvements on that point, but i am somewhat intrigued with this MC7 instead.
that, and bias of Continental brand reputation vs Falken.

yes for sure UHP is heating up especially with another side tracked UUHP, and the Max performance categories sitting just beside.
EHP is kinda flooded by cheaper China copy cat competitors lol. the tread pattern and design wasn't much importance when you just load up with the stickiest compound you can find at a reasonable price to enthusiasts

Honestly glad to be chatting with someone that is acutely aware of the batcrazy product overlap world of tyres and the borderline scammy nature of it in terms of pricing and region engineering.

Yes UUHP is another equally head scratching segment. I call that segment the ' sports car ego feeder' because honestly i have tried supersports on my weekend car and it's just not as versatile as the all around uhp ( max performance) segment i love. They take time to heat up, they are very focused just on pure grip and a bit scary in rain. If we lived in southern France ok la i guess.

Tyres have gotten very competent so that segment is diminished returns. Max Performance segment is just perfect.
It can match the grippy guys and still deliver near touring level of comfort and wear and not to mention weather proof in Malaysia and i LOVE IT.

China tyres have become better but they lack finesse and balance but I'm sure they will get there

Thanks for the tip on tyre shop. But i think like you said MC7 supply is possibly being 'managed' in the market to create FOMO to those who don't really research well.

Another shop I can suggest is Oscar tyre in kota kemuning. Apparently they are cartel and they undercut almost all shops. Kl side ASO tyre is quite good.


Yes FK520 have improved A LOT in response. Falken is now on par with the Europeans i feel. They have pulled far ahead of brands like Yokohama, Toyo etc. I also like the fact they continue to produce FK series only in Japan. No brand dilution like Michelin and Conti by switching UHP ASEAN production to lesser factories. I use it on another car in the household. Excellent.

Btw u know any good tyre alignment shops in KL area? I usually go to Kin Alignment is Sunway. Fella is good but expensive AF.

This post has been edited by SoMeOnE121: Mar 10 2024, 08:06 AM

Hi. What tires would be significantly quieter than the Toyo Proxes R45 23/60R18?

Never harm to use Michelin Primacy series. Hankook most user said also quiet.

Agreed for Oscar best price offered especially if needs 17"-19" sizes. Falken last time, years ago was introduced kinda to kacau Michelin market here, with good reviews but great price. Unfortunately years later, it price similar or higher than Michelin PS series (not fair some shop give offer).

Continental Malaysia love to sponsored local media/YouTubers the new product tyres hence u see the whole local YouTubers will review and praise the sponsored tyres at the same timeline without any flaws. Best to wait for actual, real user review instead

This post has been edited by ayamxxx: Mar 10 2024, 07:15 PM

the pleasure is mine too bro!
and yeah, the region thingy, if it weren't for Sportcontact 7 being locked for only 18" and above, i wouldn't have ever looked at the MC7 considering MC6's bad rep.

there's the more confusing EHP that fits your description of UUHP, generally though, UUHP don't require heating up.
EHP on the other hand, locally generally termed them semi slicks until the westerners started popularizing the EHP term over internet, and folks like me further advocating it.
it's confusing, no doubt. even westerners themselves used to call EHP "Cheater tires" , or street legal slicks. so many names and terms for generally the same thing!

Max performance usually only have one issue/weakness, and that is cost or even tire sizing (or rim size) limitation. but i can assume that is not an issue to you considering your preference and having a weekend car.
like you said, Max performance generally does EVERYTHING well, quite literally so with tire technology advancements. the only possible drawback, is again, cost and price.

Thanks for mentioning Oscar tyre, i reached out to them however unfortunately they haven't been able to get MC7 yet
they do however, further undercut the PS5 by even that shop i known/mentioned here, by 2 ringgit per piece
Ps5 427
Mc6 339
Uc7 316 last 4
yeah looks like everyone just want to get rid of MC6 LOL
but it most certainly makes me reconsidering to just go PS5 instead of stubbornly/curiously wanting MC7.
either the PS5, or you're tempting me with FK520

what car and size you using your FK520 on if you don't mind disclosing? i wonder if there's existing thread, we can perhaps continue discussing FK520 there, or PM LOL!

for tire alignment, my only go to place is my old friend KTS Kean Tyre Solution Sdn Bhd https://maps.app.goo.gl/mASmjMSa9sPuG6T6A
he used to post here as Nestum

https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/2023-Be...yres-Tested.htm

If your looking just for lower noise, Goodyear, Nexen & Michelin did better than Toyo in tyre review.

Like to ask, which series/model to be more specific?

Do your own assessment, plenty of tires model in the website for research.

I wonder, how would these stack up to the Yokohama V601 in the dry and in the wet.

I would assume these be worse on dry, better on wet.

Considering the Apex is on UUHP/Max performance category
And the 80 treadwear rating less (280 vs 360)

wow got so many sifu here instead

so ive read re004, ps5, mc7, etc (and researching Ventus prime 4)

im a spirited driver on UC6 now. UC7 just launched and looking at MC7 too. problem with UC6 is when its slightly wet or rainy... i have skidded a few times and or the wet drive is just bad, crashed twice.

which one is quiet and perform better in dry and wet? first guess everyone would recommend i suppose is ps4 or ps5

Mine is UC6 as well when purchased the car last time. Week 1 having that car, noted this tyre just poor on wet and when heavy rain even need to slow down abit more. Totally enough for me for Continental tyre experience.

Read fb user review for MC6 the same situation for wet concern, the tyre can't keep up good traction on wet. Only those YouTubers praise the Continental MC6 tyre last time, maybe they get 4 donuts foc.

This post has been edited by ayamxxx: Mar 26 2024, 09:31 PM

thanks bro, for paid reviews usually take with a grain of salt thats why better to ask real life usage.

for other donut, never had issue even going through puddle. but this UC6.... go through puddle also steering pull

im in the same boat now, i want to say no more conti donut but thought maybe just this model. else i will just survey other

Yes that's correct.
I've used PS4, currently PS5
Among UHP category, Michelin both PS4 and PS5, is among the top.

not exactly the best, some tires like conti Sport contact 7 generally performs both dry and wet better, but more NVH and less treadwear

That said, Michelin pilot sport series from 3, 4 and 5 are undisputed the top jack of all trades tires.

I was genuinely very interested in MC7, even created this thread. But in the end went with PS5 because Conti is way too slow in their MC7 launching. Not only that, even if I'm willing to wait, at 440 per piece, they are actually more expensive than PS5 that I've gotten for 429 per piece, with 120 TNG cash rebate that effectively puts the PS5 at RM399 per piece. No way I'm paying more for continental over Michelin (yes brand perceptions/reputation/bias)

That's why we have forums like this, or YouTubers like Tyre reviews UK.

I personally don't really have very bad experience with conti
Maybe way back then with CC5, but that's just user issue using comfort/basic tires for spirited driving. Over utilizing the tires beyond its capabilities.

thanks for the insight! definitely what i needed, heres to hunting raya sale it is

Also strange that MC7 isn’t on official Continental Shopee page.

Why this tyre dont have my size 235/45/18? But MC6 got. Any other choice if within this price range?

Comfort and safety is what I looking for. However highway might drive fast.

Same as my car tyre sizes and it is not available. Michelin got for this sizes

happy to see that some of you are intrigued by falken fk520. currently using it on my x50. the only complaint i have is the fitment issue because of its extra rim protection which protudes from the wheel lip a lot.

How was the grip in wet and dry? Eyeing it last time exept the price is higher than PS4 Michelin due to rarer model

This post has been edited by ayamxxx: Apr 13 2024, 08:05 PM

exceptional. the only time i slipped is because of the very deep pool of water on SUKE over 80km/h, and i mean very deep, almost as high as the tyre sidewall i think.

i got it at Falken Seremban 2 for RM650 per piece, because Klang Valley is selling it for RM750.

For dry grip, never once the tyre screams when I was driving at TTKIC cornering above 110km/h.

This post has been edited by cyh03176: Apr 15 2024, 03:30 PM

Recent official launching https://autobuzz.my/2024/04/17/continental-...s-16-21-inches/


Continental more expensive than Michelin

New product Dead on arrival😂

This post has been edited by Quazacolt: Apr 21 2024, 03:49 PM

epjx31 Conti sales and marketing apa maciam? so at least after my PS5 finish i can relook into Conti

there is this 450 off with 1.5k spend voucher. probably justifying the higher price point. Performance need to test to find out

Ah then the pricing much more competitive
Ok hopefully when need to change, still got such promotions and if they finally release 215 45 17

Thanks for info bro!

FYI Conti have additional 10% discount on their prices on selected tire size today on Shopee store! Too bad I already bought mine last month!

Not really cheap, the MC7 price after discount still+- around Michelin PS5 series price range...

Mid spec tyre with Michelin top spec price.

Need to take the vouchers given into consideration too... the -450 and -120 vouchers would make the 215/50 R17 RM360+ per piece for MC7 which is alot cheaper than the rm500 PS5!

ya but is it 38x-39x 215 45 17 PS5 cheap?

as it is, MC7 is kinda DOA, still. until their marketing and sales gear up to compete
not to mention releasing more sizes. (yes i understand 215 50 17 or 225 45 17 is going to be more expensive than less wider or meaty 215 45 17 PS5)

Didn't know the PS5 can go below RM400! As I recall the PS4 were at RM500 while Primacy was around RM450 during my tire change last year AUG.

Will keep a look out for PS5 if they are RM400! Thanks!

yeap i also was equally surprised/shocked. normally PS5 above 500 for 215 45 17

dunno if its in conjunction of Raya, and/or just to counter MC7
its quite obvious... and in this thread already got 1 owner - myself, swayed from MC7 to PS5, and that's sticking for 1-2 years. brilliant Michelin lol.

Just contacted my regular tyre shop and yes the 215/45 R17 are much cheaper around rm400. But its still rm600 for 215/50 R17

If can downsize 205/50/R17, Goodyear EfficientGrip old 2021 stock can get around RM120/pc. Bought that to replace my worn out 215/45/R17 tyre.

which seller is selling with cheaper than this price?

Nope, I meant this MC7 series is now going up to Michelin PS pricing range...

Last year bought the old stock clearance PS4 @ 400 also for 215/45/R17

Mind to share which thre shop is that?

Currently using mc6 on my passat b8 2.0, thinking of changing mc7 for next round. I think the mc6 is fine is wet is a bit slippery and wanted more quietness to match my car character

Thought of ps5 but would not sacrifice quietness for some extra performance and price

Have used ps4, pss, ps3 on my golf gti 5

I assume not their forte for the Continental ASEAN made models for wet traction. If wet your criteria, Michelin PS series it is.

Why is continental shoppee for mc7 r17 still don't have 215/45/R17 size, can't even get the price for surveying.

MC 5 thinking of changing to MC 7.MC 5 is quite ok ler for my experience. 7 should be better right?

Anyone has done compared among PS5 and MC7?

I used MC6 before and changed to PS5.
The big difference is during raining day PS5 is much better and more confident.

mc5 is meh... mc6 much better... and mc7 supposedly improved on it... so should be ok for your use...

mc6 in some metric beats ps4 but lose out overall iirc...

me no racer! just,replaced mc7 all round. will write a report afte two,weeks. cheers

nah... not at all about racing... in an emergency, you slam on your brake and try to steer away from danger... straight line braking, lateral grip if in a corner, steering control, etc etc... all these metric remains important...

anyways looking forward to your initial review, hopefully you can do onevafter 1k run in... and a final one after 10k thanks

To me MC5 is a lousy tyre.. my Ori Civic FC fitted with MC5.. when botak, changed to MC6. Overall MC6 is good just so so on wet. now im on MC7 for 1 week+.. also went Genting.

I would say the improvement from MC6 to MC7 is noticeable. More grip, comfort and quiet vs MC6. also perform better on wet. The feeling is like the improvement from MC5 to MC6.

Now high speed corner lagi siok on MC7. Never try PS5.. over budget. RM 550 vs RM 404 (MC7 215/50/17 @ shopee 7.7)


https://says.com/my/tech/we-tried-continent...were-blown-away

This post has been edited by berann: Jul 19 2024, 10:46 AM

Awaiting your detailed report

UHP test between Continental MC7, Michelin PS5, Goodyear F1 Asym and Toyo Proxes TR1:

Fixed

Wow awesome comment bro. What's your weekend car?

I'm using Goodyear Assurance Maxguard SUV 235/50R18.

Significantly quieter than Hankook Ventus Prime 3. Comparable to Michelin Primacy 4.

Ordered from 11.11, 235/40/R18 RM618 per donut. Same size PS5 cost RM830 per donut… 25% price difference!

PS5, that size, if it me, will settle at Oscar Bukit Kemuning. Rm8** is retail price for PS4 back in 2018 in Kajang, but I got at rm520/pcs at Oscar, 235/45/18.

I’ve seen bad reviews at Oscar… can buy tires only but not doing alignment/balancing there… hmm

For alignment balancing will send at my regular tyre shop

So far droved 1k with MC7, I find it more forgiving to drive on uneven roads. Grip is on par with PS4, gave the same confidence, but still not sure on the long run.

Including the wet, raining season? If yes, might tempted cz price is cheaper

Was turning into Kota Damansara from NKVE north to sound bound, weather was still drizzling after heavy rain. Took the turn with 85km/h planted! Balls of steel can try turning at even higher speed.

IMHO, if I didn’t know tires was changed, I might think is still PS4 ; the sound breaker 3.0 doesn’t apply for Civic FE 😂 only part is when I pass by those ‘bridge connectors’… I won’t feel the ‘dip’ as harsh.

Noticed some difference between PS4 and MC7 is driving on cement roads.
previously living in condo / office basement floor is cement, PS4 had hard time gripping on… driving 15km/h also will show traction control light if there’s puddle of water.

Haven’t experience this with MC7…

Given the price so close to PS5, even exceeding it.. I won’t choose it.

Thanks for the video shared. My conclusion is the Hankook ion tyre is the winner overall 😂 it’s not even the top performance tyre from Hankook.

couldnt provide a detail one coz my car was sold in a very sudden manner. But its a good tyre la since i had CSC 3, MC5 before. Grip was good on dry but yet to test it on wet.

740le, normally, running pirelli pZero RFT, have to change front tyre every year due to wear on the shoulder no matter how many times allignment done and suspension checking, changed to MC7, want to know non RFT feels. Testing on wet after 1k km, Grip wise on wet was meh, will go back to pirelli next year.

It's the same idea from me for this brand on wet traction, dry ok la. Worst experienced for UC6 on wet, buddies of mine same feedback for MC6, he and me wont repeat this Continental brand if need wet traction, unless it is Continental SportContact 7 as many tyre reviewer from abroad.

Mistakenly bought 4 MC7 (225 50 R17) and used for a week through super hot and heavy rain days.
The grip is definitely better than my previous UC6;
UC6 never skid on turns but had some power loss due to slip (traction control) when accelerating from 0kmph on wet road. MC7 never skid/ power loss from slip.
MC7 road noise is quite noticeable.
MC7 treadwear can see clearly not going to last longer than my old UC6 :'(
Probably a good tyre for fun drive in cars with higher horse power.
For daily/ family car, or in my case, long distance driving, i think better get UC7 because UC7 is around RM50 more expensive per tyre (on Shopee).

how i got my tyres:
i went to conti official outlet, ordered tyres from shopee official conti store, they install the tyres they have in stock so i dont have to wait for my tyres to arrive.
how i mistakenly bought MC7 instead of UC7:
my gf ordered the tyres on her shopee because i had to work on my laptop at the time. when i checked on her, she completed payment already

This post has been edited by peepashit: May 28 2025, 02:50 AM

I'm assuming better get UC7 over MC7 because total extra 200 bucks, in addition to faster wear from the grippier MC7, yes?

Thanks for explaining on the mistake and how you gotten your tires. I'm definitely asking that if you didn't !

Wonder if u can get the tyres at much cheaper price if at Oscar Bukit Kemuning vs Shopee + Voucher etc. My previous checking, Oscar are cheaper than online, just need to stern told them No for anything additional services

This post has been edited by ayamxxx: May 28 2025, 08:40 AM

yeap, better wear and more comfort at RM200 is a decent price difference.
but do take note that MC7 is still so new that no one really knows how long the tread lasts. it may look like it is wearing off bad, but it might still last longer than we expect.
you can see from the photo, that there are "scratch-marks" on the front tyres (none on rear tyres) from daily driving (50km for 1 week). Never seen these marks on my UC6.

Jumping from Turanza T005A to MC7.

After driving close to 5,000km, better dry and wet grip, improved comfort level and quieter ride.

Steering feel still prefer the Turanza due to harder sidewall, just personal preference.