Porsche approves Continental SportContact 7 and new Force for Panamera G3 II, recommends winter tires for Cayenne E4
Porsche has approved Continental's SportContact 7 and the new SportContact 7 Force for the Panamera G3 II, and recommends the WinterContact TS 860 S for the Cayenne E4 in colder months.
- 2
- 21 and 22 inches
- 275/35 ZR 21 FR 103Y XL
- 315/35 R 22 111V XL FR
What Happened
Continental has received two new approvals to supply original-equipment tires for Porsche models. Porsche has approved both the SportContact 7 and the new SportContact 7 Force for the Panamera G3 II, and recommends the WinterContact TS 860 S for the Cayenne E4 during the colder months. All tires are approved in 21- and 22-inch sizes with XL markings that indicate increased load capacity. The approvals cover the listed tire lines for the named Porsche models in numerous countries.
- Summer tire designed for exceptionally responsive, precise handling, with grip and short braking distances on dry and wet roads; used on the Panamera G3 II
- Newly developed high-performance version of the SportContact 7 built to meet even higher demands in performance and stability; also used on the Panamera G3 II
- Winter tire designed for high-powered, handling-focused SUVs; recommended by Porsche for the Cayenne E4 in colder months
The SportContact 7 is a summer tire designed for exceptionally responsive, precise handling. Its rubber compound and tread pattern are optimized for excellent grip and short braking distances on both dry and wet roads, providing driving stability even at high speeds. The new SportContact 7 Force is a specially developed version of the SportContact 7 designed to meet even higher demands in terms of performance and stability. Its adaptive tread pattern and enhanced rubber compound enable more precise handling and high levels of power transfer under extreme conditions, combining track-proven performance with everyday usability.
For the Cayenne E4, Porsche recommends the WinterContact TS 860 S for the colder months. Continental says this winter tire was specifically designed to meet the requirements of high-powered, handling-focused SUVs, delivering short braking distances and precise handling on dry roads along with strong performance in snow. It also provides a high degree of control and stability, and its low rolling resistance can help increase the range of electric vehicles.
- Panamera G3 II: SportContact 7, 275/35 ZR 21 FR 103Y XL
- Panamera G3 II: SportContact 7, 325/30 ZR 21 FR 108Y XL
- Panamera G3 II: SportContact 7 Force, 275/35 ZR 21 FR 103Y XL
- Panamera G3 II: SportContact 7 Force, 325/30 ZR 21 FR 108Y XL
- Cayenne E4: WinterContact TS 860 S, 275/40 R22 107V XL FR
- Cayenne E4: WinterContact TS 860 S, 315/35 R22 111V XL FR
“Based on our customers' specific requirements, we design our tires for the relevant vehicle model. Our special area of expertise: fine-tuning a particular aspect of driving behavior.”
Previously from Continental
Continental has been expanding its ultra-high-performance tire range, with plans to add more than 650 new UHP tire sizes by the end of 2027. UHP tires grew to 62 percent of the company's Continental-brand passenger-car tire sales in 2025.
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Continental's official releases.
Why this matters
These are original-equipment approvals, meaning the tires can be fitted as standard on new Porsche Panamera G3 II and Cayenne E4 cars sold in numerous countries, not just bought later in the aftermarket. Landing factory fitment with a performance-car maker is a visible endorsement for Continental's tire lines. Drivers of those Porsche models will get Continental tires as delivered.
Terms in This Story
- Original equipment
- Tires supplied by the vehicle manufacturer and fitted to a new car at the factory, rather than bought separately by the driver.
- XL
- A tire sidewall marking indicating increased load capacity.
- Rolling resistance
- The energy a tire loses as it rolls along the road; lower rolling resistance can improve fuel efficiency or electric driving range.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.