Continental UltraContact

Name: Continental UltraContact
Brand: Continental
Availability: InStock
Rating: 70 (1 reviews)

Summer

Price from: £69 85 Sizes

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Continental UltraContact

Summer

Premium

7.0 /10 Conditionally recommended

The Continental UltraContact is a premium summer touring tyre that excels in dry braking performance and delivers exceptional mileage. ADAC testing confirms its balanced character with strong dry handling capabilities and good environmental credentials. Its wet braking is competitive, though aquaplaning resistance has some room for improvement. The UltraContact is ideal for drivers prioritizing safety in dry conditions and long tyre life, making it a practical and economical choice in the premium summer segment.

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Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent durability with very high mileage.

Well-balanced performance for everyday driving.

Strong grip and handling on dry roads.

Good environmental performance.

Weaknesses

Slight weaknesses in wet road conditions.

Reviews

9.3

172 Reviews

Customers like

Quiet ride14×

Strong wet grip11×

Strong dry grip and road holding10×

Comfortable ride8×

Low wear and good durability8×

Customers don't like

Soft steering response during cornering4×

Noticeable noise in some conditions2×

History

2021

Continental UltraContact was launched

2023

1× Tested

ADAC205/55 R16#7Good

Tests (1)

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Summer

205/55 R16

#7 Of 50 Tyres

ADAC2023

7thGood

VW Golf

1.GoodYear Efficient Grip Performance 2Good

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6.Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcorunGood

7.Continental UltraContactGood

8.Kumho Ecsta HS52Good

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Sizes (85)

Width:

155/65 R14From £77

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75T

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155/70 R14From £85

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77T

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165/60 R14From £93

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75HT

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165/65 R14From £70

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79T

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165/70 R14From £75

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81T

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175/65 R14From £73

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82T

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175/70 R14From £90

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84T

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175/80 R14From £106

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88T

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185/60 R14From £82

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82H

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185/65 R14From £89

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86T

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185/70 R14From £110

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88T

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