Continental UC7 [Tire Review] - Including a Wet Road Test Up Genting Highlands | YS Khong Driving
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- Being motoring enthusiasts, we all understand the importance of having a good set of tires, but the cost of replacement can be an obstacle for some. As for me, I am constantly on the lookout for reasonably-priced tires that can still do a good job while on the road.
It seems that the Continental UC7 is a tire that would fit the bill - built with a new compound that provides a good balance between road grip and durability, and is great in the wet. As a bonus, the tire also features very much reduced road noise, thanks to its built-in noise breakers.
We fitted a set onto my Golf Mk6 TSi, and took it up our favorite mountain road to check the tires out.
Definitely the tires were quieter than the set it replaced, and the cornering was very good too. We managed to test the dry grip for a little bit at the start of the hill climb - it was drizzling slightly, but the road was dry enough for us to confirm the dry grip was good, but the real proof of the UC7 came later when it poured cats and dogs.
Suffice to say, the Continental UC7 took to the wet like a duck to water - please watch the video in full, and let us know your comments.
Uncle YS - see you driving on that wet roads - gave me goosebumps!...stay safe Uncle...!
Everything was well within my and the car's limits. Dont worry about it.😀
Changed to the UC7 this morning and was curious about it, stumbled upon Uncle Khong's video.
I came from a Bridgestone RE004 which was a sporty tyre with hard side wall. The first impression of using the UC7 was dull was not as sharp and upon cornering it felt that the tyre flex is high. Good part is that the noise reduction, absorption of bumpiness and wet grip is superb.
After watching Uncle's video, it gave me new confidence to try it in the dry once more. If Uncle approves, as a normal driver sure approve! :D
Thank you Uncle Khong!
Thank you for the great feedback. The UC7, as I said is for those who want a good ture that offers good ride comfort; this tyre delivers just that. Our test is to check out the handling for this ture meant for comfort and we found it to be excellent as well.
Conti also has the SC7, which is a high performance tyre.
Thank you for the excellent video and review! 🙏 Really nicely done.👍 Nowadays it is so very difficult to find a review by someone that is actually experienced and knowledgeable ...there are lots of "opinions" and "experts" who actually have little knowledge and do not really test a product. Thank you for taking the time to do the review in a real situation. 🙏🙏. Take care and keep up the great work and your happy and wonderful good-nature. 👍👍
Thank you very much for your kind comments.
This is why Continenal's tagline is "Confidence in motion". It says it all in you video. 👍
That's subaru tagline
Subaru + continental = great combo
Just changed mine to 215/60/16 continental uc7-RM410/pc. So far it has been working fantastic!
Thanks for sharing your personal experience - our other viewers will appreciate feedback like yours.
bought 235/50r18 rm600/ea. for record. so far happy purchase since it is quieter vs premacy 3st. no humming no echo.
Just changed mine to uc7 after seeing ur review! 195/50/r16 for my vios for rm299/pc
How was your experience with it? I'm considering giving it a try as well.
@@calvinnah9835 definitely better to my stock toyo tires. It was either uc7 or xm2+, and this is cheaper than xm2+. I tried genting on wet condition and i had the confidence to speed up/down, whereelse my previous one i didnt have the confidence, even in the carpark!
@@garysaw89 That's great! Thank you for sharing, was the RM299 trade in price for Toyo Proxes R50?
@@calvinnah9835 for the new tyres
Here in Europe only the UC6 is sold approx. 2 years and are marked as UltraContact only. UC7 is not talked about here at all, and sellers usually don't even know about them. However, thank you for your reply. JF
No worries.
Thanks for the review and thanks to the weather gods-( i was hoping to see an on-road test in the wet with UC7`s and got it), i currently am using UC6 215/60/60 on my AU Falcon in Australia, the rears have been on for 4yrs-2Months and have done 49548kms and are almost due for replacement and was already looking for a pair of UC6`s which have become hard to find on the Australian East Coast, i was told by Continental only today, that the UC6`s are being replaced with UC7`s "officially launched today" and will be widely available in the next 2~4weeks-"good timing there". I like your Personal Manor and presentation as well as your relaxed and fun driving style, we are both very much the same. Thanks again, stay safe and well..
Hi Craig, thank yoy very much for your positive comments - they will help us to continue doing what we are doing.
Sometimes we get very negative comments, and these are very upsetting, although in truth we have learnt to just ignore them: but seeing positive ones from nice people like you, despite being total strangers, is very heartening. Thanks again.
As for the UC7, I think you can glean from my video that I am quite impressed with the performance, and under those wet conditions, you cannot pretend they are good if they are not.
I am actually in NSW at the moment, on holiday, for a couple of weeks. Lovely country.
@@YSKhongDriving I am in NSW Western Sydney 10km from the Blue Mountains. you have picked a good year to be here as it is usually still very cold, but this year is the opposite, although the is a slight change coming. As for the Negative comments-"we all get them" and some people like you and i have learned to ignore it and just keep doing things the way we like. I hope you enjoy your stay, stay safe and well.. Best Regards Craig.
I recently upgraded my Honda City 2019 GM6 tires with the new UC7 205/50R16. The cornering is very good, braking is indeed much better and very good on wet surfaces. of course comfort and noise is as so good compared to Turanza series. Its definitely quieter than my previous UC6 185/55R16
Great to hear! Good feedback! Thank you.
how's 205 compared to 185 bro? u changed rims or stock? got become donut? can turn the steering all the way without issue?
@@danielchewkj Must change rim, stock rim not wide enough. No issues with cornering or turning. More stable at high speed. However make sure your suspension is still good and the wheel arches protectors need to be adjusted higher
@@danielchewkj i use uc6 205/50 16r on my city 2018 v, using stock rim, just fit, stock suspension
How much per tyre uc7 bos 205/50 16r
Didn't notice this video before I changed my tyres. I decided to pick UC7 over Primacy 4 2 days ago for my 08 Accord. So far no chance to try in wet road yet, however impressed by the road noise reduction, nice grip and braking on dry road condition. Tried few sharp corner, the grip is great compared to my old tyre which I got a bit understeer. This tyre is really value for money.
Yes, these are my thoughts too. I am sure you will like the wet grip. Thanks for your feedback.
Any latest update? My 2008 Accord plan to change new tire soon🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭
Yes .. conti tyres is what i used for all my cars . Latest i hv is the UC7 as well... and could not agree with you more on the grip & handling .. but only today i know about the noise breaker functionality.. Thank You Uncle for the review ! ps- in the wet condition i would have never drove like you as well LOL !! ... hats off to you !!
Great hearing the confirmation from you. What I said was actually how I felt about the performance. Quite a few have verified my words. And thanks for not driving like I did in the wet - needs some training, lol.
@cheah. How is UC7 compared with CC series noise and comfort level?
@@ephraimchan9752 for me i can feel a huge difference in the noise reduction . . The same road i uses sounds a bit more muffled compared to the old tyres . As for comfort to be honestly it depends on the road condition . The UC 7 handling was good for me compared to the UC 6 . Hope this helps .
I'm looking for a new tyre for my 07 civic, now I get the answer. Thank you sir :)
No problem 👍
Just changed mine to 215/55/16 UC7
RM500/pc. Last time praying for no rain now dont matter, confident now hahaha
Great uncle. This was completely different
Superb review on the tires!
Glad you like them!
Thanks for the video... It's very useful
Welcome 😊
Great review Sir, however can U describe a noise level on UC7 compare with your older MC6, tq
It's like 30 percent quieter. Quite noticeable
Yup this tyre are very good...
Great review sir. I missed it a hair's breadth. Just changed my tires a few days back without knowing its existence. I am not a car guy, in fact, I went to a watch shop to buy a car battery and I thought they were the same. Anyway, being a layman I shot in the dark and took the word of the wise (technician) and ended up with Toyo Proxies. He mentioned UC6 sidewall is too fragile. I would love to know the loading profile of the DNA architecture of UC7. Not sure if you already made one, if not may I suggest a tutorial video about the selection process of tires for a tyro like myself. Thank you, and have a great day.
Following your video , this uc7 really great on wet 👍 i will buy soon luckly for my size just rm250 195/50/16
Good choice
Where did you find that price? Lowest I enquired is RM315/pc
Which one comfort, smooth ride, low noise compare to mc6? I'm currently using mc6 and very satisfied with its performance. For suzuki scross, if I change the size from 215/60 (stock) to 205/65, will it be better or not?
If you want performance, MC6 is good. If you want a bit better driving, go 55, not 65. 65 series will mean higher side walls, so more tyre flex.
Continental give promotion until CNY 2024..i buy 4 tire get rm450 discount plus shopee give rm 150 also discount total rm600 less
Hi YS! I plan on getting new tyres, but am stuck between the MC6 & UC7. Which one would u recommend as both of them r quite on par with each other. Thanks!
I think both are good ;UC7 has advantage on wet
Kinda bad review in Google. Ask the boss to check 😂 btw seems a great tyre line from conti. Any recommendation on in kl bukit jalil area to do alignment? Tq
Try Old Klang Road, Kee Hin, ask for Ah Poh, say Y S Khong sent you
Uncle
New tyre is it need break in drive 1st before push ur car to limit 😂 ?
You need about 20 to 30km.
The tyres broke themselves in when Uncle YS stared at them
Please do you know when these tires will be on sale in Europe, specifically in the Czech Republic? Thank you JF
We have no idea.
Which workshop Sifu YS go?
I used continental cc series before ,in 2 years the rubber started to cracks . In 3 years tyre harden and start uncomfortable . Same with Michelin xm 2 , but xm 2 take longer to have rubber cracks . Anyway the uc 7 price ? Normally continental price is below Michelin but higher than good year . So now I prefer good year more . Based on ur video seems good this uc 7 , price ok ? 😅😅
There are many reasons tyres harden and crack, and infrequent use is one of the reasons, amongst others.
I normally tell people to biy the best tyres that they can afford.
The tyre market is very competitive, so the price usually is a good indicator. You get what you pay for.
The UC7 is made for less noisy operation, good grip and good wet performance, as said in the video, and if those things match what ypu want, then go for it
Honestly the CC is rubbish in wet conditions. I drifted twice in the cc (unintentional) thank god managed to save it and I was not speeding. Got fed up with it and switched to the Michelin XM2+ but since those tyres are more to longevity, the compound is harder than usual, hence abit louder noise. The Goodyear Excellence is just a regular budget tyre where the condition for everything is just fair. On the other hand i switched to the UC7 for the front tyres and found it more quiet and grippy for me. Really love them. My advice, if you travel alot it’ll be better to get the Michelin, if you travel lesser mostly city driving and maybe 5-10 outstation trips a year, get the UC7. If you’re on a budget then get the Goodyear or the Toyo Proxes TR1. Never go for the CC6. Another good tyre is the Yoko ES32 which is good for comfort and wet but wears off quickly. I put them on my work horse since I only drive to work once a week and the distance is
@@IM-kk3jqHi, Want to ask. Is the UC7 have softer and quieter ride than the XM2+? I'm looking for quiet tyres yet have good grip as well. I saw the newly launched CC7 but was unsure as the thread pattern seems pretty little for grip and threadwear is at 400 , not could be hard? thanks for your help.
@@ephraimchan9752 yes the uc7 is quieter than the xm2+. Not too sure in terms of wet grip which one is better. The wet grip in the CC6 was terrible. I wouldnt comment the CC7 cause I haven't used it before. Since the price diff is not that far between the cc7 and uc7, i highly recommend you get the uc7. you wont regret. you're welcome :)
@@IM-kk3jq thanks 👍 for sharing your experience. Appreciate it
Sifu Khong,
Would you recommend downsizing my car's original spec of 215/50/R17 to 215/45/R17?
Will it give a less accurate reading on my speedometer? Will it affect anything else?
Driving a Honda Civic FC. Thank you!
Maye you can go 225/45 or 225/40
@@YSKhongDriving wouldn’t the increased width, increase fuel consumption? Since it’s bigger and heavier
Between xm2 + and cc7 ..for my honda city 195/50/16 inch...which is a better choice (wet handling and road grip is priority (wet + dry )
Get the best tyre that ypu can afford - that is a good guide.
Nowdays i use CC6 for my corolla, i feel it's handling in high speed (above 120 Kmh) is very bad. Could you suggest me wether i upgrade to CC7 or UC7?
UC7 is quieter and better in the wet.
If your car does not handle I would suggest you look at the alugnment and balancing - at high speeds small vibrations can affect the handling
UC7 does not have old tyre size which is 215/55/R18, available size with nearer diameter is 235/50/R18, don't know whether suitable or not.
Please check with your tyre dealer for alternative sizes
Uncle YS eat tires for breakfast. 🤣
This UC7 or Advan Fleva V701?
Always travel long distance, love to whack the corner, Myvi 1.5 with mod exhaust and sport spring.
Have not tested Advan. UC7 is a good general tyre, good wet performance
Sir, i dont know which to choose between 15 inch 195/55 tyre, uc7 or michelin xm2 plus, any recommendation for daily drive?? Average 500km per week
UC7 is latest tech, with good features and noise breakers, good wet grip.
How is it compare to mc6 and how’s the steering feel is it sharp? As recently I’m going to change new set of tyres tq
MC6 is stiffer, and more performance oriented. Tje UC7 is a good tyre for those who prefer comfort, but its cornering and wet performance is good as well. So it depends on your preferences. This is a good all rounder.
If you drive normal 80 percent of the time, and fast 20 percent of the time, this would be a great tyre.
On a race track type situation the MC6 would probably be better.
The tyres taken of this car were 2 year old MC6's
Sir how is UC6 on bumpy paved roads .wat are the changes of puncture and stone hit resistance.
F0r bumpy roads and rocky surfaces maybe you need a truck.
what is similar for Chinese brand tyre compare for conti UC7 tyre.. looking tyre for replacement..txs
I have no idea of the China equivalent.
What tyre size will uncle YS recommend for city hatchback 16inch
You can use the standard size, or go 1 size wider for a bit more stability
For stock 16 inch city hatchback.. If remain the stock sports rim, what tire size for ucc7
@@YSKhongDriving if i elect same 16 inch rim but tire what specs?
Honda city 16 inch rim..can go 2 size up ?
in terms of Wet handling , grip and braking.. i would say is a little bit lower compare to Michellin PS5?. is it? i want to mix Michelin with Continental...
front and rear wear.and tear totally out of sync
I would not recommend mixing 2 brands.
@@YSKhongDriving noted . but no budget to change 4 at once. LOL..
when the two are still very new..
Hi YS Khong ! My car was equipped with UC6 this whole time, and it’s not a comfortable tyre IMO. Is the UC7 more comfortable than UC6 ? Was choosing between this UC7 or Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport for comfy ride🤔
Eagle F1 Sport is a tyre that is leaning more to sporty performance, with stiffer sidewalls and more of a block type tread. As I said in my video, all tyres are a 'compromise', meaning the maker chooses where in the performance sorctrum they want to be, so most of them have a comfort range, and performa.ce range and perhaps something in between.
Oerformance thres tend to have stiffer sidewalks, and soft compounds that give more grip. Soft compounds dont last, so that is a sacrifice on durability, with a gain in grip. Stiffer sidewalls mean more bumpy ride, sacrificing comfort for handling.
Block treads give better grip, but are not so good in the wet; more water chsnnels mean less rubber in contact with the road, thus sacrificing dry grip for wet grip.
Every now and then, tyre makers come up with new compounds and dedigns that provide some breakthroughs, and the UC7 is one of them.
Thus, the UC7 provides better grip with a newly developed compound, yet can maintain the UC6 durability, and also the build of the inner thre to provide a soft ride while providing better handling in the wet, through venturi flow for water and also is wuieter due to the noise breaker feature.
Finally it was proven by oure chance, because it rained and as you can see in the video, wet handling, and overall handling was pretty good.
I would say it is a good overall tyre for those who lean more towards comfort, but want reassuring performance.
Uncle how is it compared to ps4? I know both different categories but for city hatchback ‘not much power’ does ps4 worth it or uc7 just enough?
I think for City HB, the UC7 would be a good all rounder and would cost less. You are right about not needing so much grip. The test car is a 2010 Golf 1.4 TSi which has more power and the UC7 was more than adequate.
How do these compare to the MC6 and PS4, looking strictly for performance only
Actually the UC7 is not a performance tyre, but it performs close to its competitors, and exceeds some. I think it is equivalent to the PS4 (not PS4S), but sold at a lower price. Thus it is good value for money. It definitely is a quantum leap from the UC6.
If Michelin Primacy 4st vs Conti UC7, which is better?
We did not do a direct comparison.
Better than MC6? 🤔
I think MC6 is higher performance because of stiffer sidewalls, but this one is quieter, and good in the wet.
Minta tanye continental saiz 235/60/18. UC7.. last checking xde
I pun ta pernah nampak saiz itu. Bolih cuba 55 atau 50 series. Jarang ada 60 series sekarang.
Hi, how would prefer against Michelin PS4 vs UC 7?
Michelin PS4 vs Continental SC7 baru ngam utk bandingan
@@metzmatu8409 oh, thanks for the info bro
This UC7 actually surprises me, especislly with its quietness and road grip, especially in the wet. As you can see in the video, the car handled the corners very well.
Hi sir, Best connering MC6 or UC7? Or others model
I think MC6 is rated higher. Howeber, a thre is not always selected for its cornering ability.
Hi Sir, uc7 or cr1 for comfort, silent and wet handling?
We have only done the test on the UC7, so there was no comparison. You can watch the UC7 video and see the user comments.
In the end , what tyre did you buy
I am going to replace my Michelin Ps3 with this…
harga tayar di Sabah sangat mahal walaupun made from Malaysia. Tayar dari Thailand,indonesia lagi murah ...why??
org sendiri selalu kena tikam maah
Ta tahu. Mungkin you beli tayar yang tidak baik.
Semua benda di Sabah pun mahal bah. Bukan tayar saja bah.
shipment cost ma.....xtra distance xtra cost
Continental buat R&D supaya tayar sesuai untuk digunakan di Malaysia. Bahan dan R&D yang digunakan adalah lebih sesuai dengan cuaca Malaysia so wet grip lagi cantik.
Continental Premium Contact 7 is better than Continental Ultra Contact 7.
cc7 please
Waiting.
Uc7 vs toyo proxes tr1 which is better?
Have not done a comparative test, so cannot answer you.
Rodtang's dad
I dont like the guys driving style
Don’t understand why must go up Genting every time to test new tyre .Average Msian don’t go up there often. The Karak highway is good representation of Msian road .
Its called stress testing, if it can handle spirited driving conditions well, it can definitely handle all normal driving conditions
high speed corners with steep elevation on karak good representation of msian road? lol. u r funny.
It's a great road to test anything. But perhaps the potholes of KL might be a good test too. I bent two rims last week.
Genting road is meant for real men