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

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

This is UHP against Michelin pilot sport 5

Touring category UC7 or PC6 is primacy competitor

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.

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

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

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)

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.

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

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!

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)

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.

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 !