Continental UltraContact NXT is a summer tyre made in total of 23 sizes, ranging from R16 to R16 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 215/55 R17 is 10mm wider than the narrowest dimension (205) and 40mm narrower than the widest one (255). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 118.25mm sidewall height. Latest test in
215/55 R17 was held by Automotorsport in 2025, where UltraContact NXT received rating "Outstanding" and finished on the 1. place. It was tested on a
Audi A5.