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ContiSportContact™ 3
Superb braking performance for real high performance cars.
Tirefinder
Tirefinder
Technical details
Technical details
Excellent safety when driving at speed.
The asymmetric tread ribs are designed to absorb the considerable forces acting on the tires when driving at high speeds, making abrupt manoeuvres or when the road surface changes. This ensures the vehicle maintains good adherence to the road and allows for agile steering precision.
Shorter stopping distances on dry and wet roads.
The tread pattern ribs provide outstanding braking capability and steering precision by absorbing the forces exerted on braking, which means a reduction in stopping distance.
Excellent protection against aquaplaning.
The unique grooves allow increased clearance of water for better resistance to aquaplaning.
Test results
Test results
In its 04/2011 issue, the German car magazine AutoBild Sportscars has published the summer tire test 2011.
Tested size (mixed fitment) : 225/40 R18 W/Y on a Mazda 3 MPS.
Overall rating for ContiSportContact 3: "recommended"
About the ContiSportContact 3:
+ good steering precision on dry road
+ stable sideforce build-up on dry road
+ short braking distance in wet
+ low rolling resistance
- only average in comfort
"Allround talent with balanced handling behaviour at all conditions."
In the issue 7/2011 of the German magazine auto motor & sport, the summer tire test 2011 is published. Test size is 225/45 R17 V/W, test vehicle
VW Golf GTD.
Rating for the ContiSportContact 3: "Highly recommended"
The German magazine Auto Zeitung published its summer tire test 2011 (issue 5/2011). Test size was 225/45 R17 W/Y, test vehicle was an Audi A3.
Rating for the ContiSportContact 3: "Highly recommended"
The eagerly awaited results of the summer tire tests carried out by leading motoring organisations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland have now been published. These reveal that the ContiSportContactTM 3 in the size 225/45 R 17 W/Y was rated as 'highly recommended'.
Rating for the ContiSportContact 3: "higly recommended"
About the ContiSportContact 3:
+ very balanced summer tire
+ best on dry road
+ very good also on wet road
- slightly lower mileage
In its 04/2009 issue, the German car magazine sport auto has published the summer tire test 2009.
Tested size (mixed fitment) : 225/40 R 18 & 255/35 R18 on a BMW 135i Coupé.
Overall rating for ContiSportContact 3: "Highly recommended"
About the ContiSportContact 3: "It is the outstanding wet result which brings the Continental to the top".
In its 11/08 issue, the German car magazine AutoBild has published the summer tire test 2008. Tested dimension 225/45 R 17 W/Y.
Overall rating for ContiSportContact 3: "Exemplary"
"+ Very good safety reserves in hydroplanning. The tire shows balanced, dynamic driving characteristics with good cornering and steering accuracy on both, dry and wet surface.
- Slightly elevated pass by noise."
EU Tire Label
EU tire label
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Wet grip:
Secure grip in wet conditions is crucial for safe driving. Performance is graded into classes, A to G (although D and G are not currently used). The stopping distance between a class A tire and a class F tire can be as much as 18 metres.
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Fuel efficiency:
Reduced rolling resistance saves fuel and cuts CO2 emissions. Class A tires deliver the best fuel efficiency, with each subsequent class through to G increasing fuel consumption by between 0.42 and 0.56 mpg for a car which does 36 mpg.
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Rolling noise:
This is the external noise made by the tire and is measured in decibels. The more filled bars shown on the label, the louder the tires.
- Wet grip:
- Fuel efficiency:
- Rolling noise:
Product range
Product range
Please note that Load/-Speed Index has been adjusted by one of the recommended results. Because our recommended size can be different from your chosen selection. You can be sure that the recommended tire fits to you.
Product range
Load/Speed-Index
Extra Load
Rim protection
Remarks (OE)
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
Fuel efficiency
Wet grip
Noise dB/level
Tire size
Load/Speed-Index
Extra Load
Rim protection
Remarks (OE)
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
Tire size
195/45 R 16
Load/Speed-Index
80V
Extra Load
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
71dB/2
Tire size
195/40 R 17
Load/Speed-Index
81V
Extra Load
XL
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
71dB/2
Tire size
205/45 R 17
Load/Speed-Index
84V
Extra Load
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
*
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
71dB/2
Tire size
205/45 R 17
Load/Speed-Index
84W
Extra Load
Rim protection
Remarks (OE)
*
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
SSR
E
B
71dB/2
Tire size
205/45 R 17
Load/Speed-Index
88V
Extra Load
XL
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
72dB/2
Tire size
205/45 R 17
Load/Speed-Index
84V
Extra Load
Rim protection
Remarks (OE)
*
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
SSR
E
B
71dB/2
Tire size
205/55 ZR 17
Load/Speed-Index
91Y
Extra Load
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
N2
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
71dB/2
Tire size
215/50 ZR 17
Load/Speed-Index
95W
Extra Load
XL
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
C
B
72dB/2
Tire size
225/45 R 17
Load/Speed-Index
91Y
Extra Load
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
*
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
SSR
E
B
71dB/2
Tire size
225/45 R 17
Load/Speed-Index
91W
Extra Load
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
MO
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
00dB/0
Tire size
225/50 R 17
Load/Speed-Index
94V
Extra Load
Rim protection
Remarks (OE)
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
71dB/2
Tire size
235/45 R 17
Load/Speed-Index
94W
Extra Load
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
MO
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
71dB/2
Tire size
235/45 R 17
Load/Speed-Index
97W
Extra Load
XL
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
SSR
E
B
72dB/2
Tire size
235/50 ZR 17
Load/Speed-Index
96Y
Extra Load
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
N2
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
A
71dB/2
Tire size
255/40 R 17
Load/Speed-Index
94W
Extra Load
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
MO
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
72dB/2
Tire size
225/40 R 18
Load/Speed-Index
92W
Extra Load
XL
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
72dB/2
Tire size
235/40 R 18
Load/Speed-Index
95W
Extra Load
XL
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
72dB/2
Tire size
235/40 R 18
Load/Speed-Index
91Y
Extra Load
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
MO
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
71dB/2
Tire size
235/40 ZR 18
Load/Speed-Index
(91Y)
Extra Load
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
N1
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
A
71dB/2
Tire size
235/40 ZR 18
Load/Speed-Index
(95Y)
Extra Load
XL
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
RO1
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
72dB/2
Tire size
235/45 R 18
Load/Speed-Index
94V
Extra Load
SL
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
71dB/2
Tire size
245/40 R 18
Load/Speed-Index
93Y
Extra Load
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
MO
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
71dB/2
Tire size
245/40 R 18
Load/Speed-Index
97Y
Extra Load
XL
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
MO
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
72dB/2
Tire size
245/45 R 18
Load/Speed-Index
96Y
Extra Load
Rim protection
Remarks (OE)
*
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
SSR
E
C
71dB/2
Tire size
245/50 R 18
Load/Speed-Index
100Y
Extra Load
Rim protection
Remarks (OE)
*
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
SSR
E
B
71dB/2
Tire size
255/40 ZR 18
Load/Speed-Index
(99Y)
Extra Load
XL
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
MO
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
73dB/2
Tire size
255/55 R 18
Load/Speed-Index
109Y
Extra Load
XL
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
N0
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
73dB/2
Tire size
265/35 R 18
Load/Speed-Index
97Y
Extra Load
XL
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
MO
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
73dB/2
Tire size
265/40 ZR 18
Load/Speed-Index
(101Y)
Extra Load
XL
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
N1
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
A
73dB/2
Tire size
275/35 R 18
Load/Speed-Index
95Y
Extra Load
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
MO
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
72dB/2
Tire size
275/40 R 18
Load/Speed-Index
99Y
Extra Load
Rim protection
Remarks (OE)
*
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
SSR
E
C
72dB/2
Tire size
285/35 ZR 18
Load/Speed-Index
(101Y)
Extra Load
XL
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
MO
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
75dB/2
Tire size
235/35 ZR 19
Load/Speed-Index
(87Y)
Extra Load
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
N1
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
A
71dB/2
Tire size
235/35 ZR 19
Load/Speed-Index
91Y
Extra Load
XL
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
C_S
F
B
72dB/2
Tire size
235/35 ZR 19
Load/Speed-Index
91Y
Extra Load
XL
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
72dB/2
Tire size
235/40 R 19
Load/Speed-Index
92W
Extra Load
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
71dB/2
Tire size
235/40 R 19
Load/Speed-Index
96W
Extra Load
XL
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
72dB/2
Tire size
235/40 R 19
Load/Speed-Index
96W
Extra Load
XL
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
72dB/2
Tire size
255/45 R 19
Load/Speed-Index
100Y
Extra Load
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
AO
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
72dB/2
Tire size
255/45 ZR 19
Load/Speed-Index
(100Y)
Extra Load
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
N0
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
A
72dB/2
Tire size
265/35 ZR 19
Load/Speed-Index
(94Y)
Extra Load
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
N1
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
A
72dB/2
Tire size
285/40 ZR 19
Load/Speed-Index
(103Y)
Extra Load
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
N0
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
A
74dB/2
Tire size
295/30 ZR 19
Load/Speed-Index
(100Y)
Extra Load
XL
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
N1
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
A
75dB/2
Tire size
245/35 ZR 20
Load/Speed-Index
95Y
Extra Load
XL
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
72dB/2
Tire size
245/40 ZR 20
Load/Speed-Index
99Y
Extra Load
XL
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
J
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
72dB/2
Tire size
265/40 R 20
Load/Speed-Index
104Y
Extra Load
XL
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
AO
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
C
B
73dB/2
Tire size
275/35 ZR 20
Load/Speed-Index
102Y
Extra Load
XL
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
J
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
73dB/2
Tire size
285/35 ZR 20
Load/Speed-Index
104Y
Extra Load
XL
Rim protection
FR
Remarks (OE)
Remarks (e.g. SSR)
E
B
73dB/2
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