Continental UltraContact NXT

Strengths

Remarkably balanced overall performance provides exceptional stability and safety on a wide range of surfaces and weather conditions.

Outstanding handling and steering precision ensure agile driving dynamics, delivering excellent performance on both wet and dry roads.

Superior braking performance—evident in notably short stopping distances under wet conditions—enhances overall driving safety.

Weaknesses

The tire’s rolling resistance is only average, which may compromise efficiency despite its otherwise high-performance attributes.

Performance Analysis: Continental UltraContact NXT

This graph shows how the tyre ranks across different properties compared to other tested tyres. Higher percentile means better performance - 100% means better than every tyre in every test, 0% means worse than every tyre in every test.

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Wet braking

Wet circle cornering

Dry handling

Exterior noise

Wet handling

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Dry braking

Aquaplaning - cross

Comparison

Wet road

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 115%

Continental UltraContact NXT 100%

Dry road - safety

Continental UltraContact NXT 100%

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 95%

Dry road - sportiness

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 130%

Continental UltraContact NXT 100%

Aquaplaning

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 110%

Continental UltraContact NXT 100%

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Material Composition

This chart compares the proportion of different types of sustainable materials used in the UltraContact NXT tire.

EU Tyre Label Performance

This chart shows the EU tyre label ratings for the UltraContact NXT across important performance categories.

Timeline

2024

Continental UltraContact NXT was launched

2025

Continental UltraContact NXT was tested 2x (motor,...) and won the motor 205/55 R16 test.

Sizes

Continental UltraContact NXT is made in 22 sizes, starting from 205/55 R16 up to 255/45 R20.

16"

17"

18"

19"

20"

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Continental UltraContact NXT in tyre tests

All tyre tests where Continental UltraContact NXT was featured:

All tests

motor Summer tyre test 2025 205/55 R16
test winner
Ranked #1 of 7

1 out of 7 competitors, the Continental UltraContact NXT emerged as the "Test winner." The tire excelled in multiple disciplines, showcasing its dominance in comfort, dry handling, exterior noise, wet braking, wet circle cornering, and wet handling. It demonstrated exceptional driving precision and remarkable road characteristics, delivering the highest level of safety across all types of surfaces. However, in the rolling resistance category, it received an average score.

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	206,7	82,5	93,3
Continental UltraContact NXT	206,7	98,9	99,5
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Automotorsport Summer tyre test 2025 215/55 R17
outstanding
Ranked #1 of 6

The Continental UltraContact NXT secured the top position out of six competitors, earning an 'Outstanding' rating in the evaluation. It impressed the testers with its particularly balanced overall performance, featuring the shortest braking distances and secure, well-balanced handling on wet surfaces. On dry asphalt, the tire displayed pronounced understeering with high cornering stability and offered low rolling resistance. It excelled notably in disciplines like dry handling, objective dry handling, dry lane changing, and wet braking. A minor shortcoming was noted in braking on dry surfaces, but overall, the tire demonstrated an exemplary performance.

Name	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact	Running costs
Best values in test	9.4	9.5	10.0	10.0
Continental UltraContact NXT	9.0	9.0	9.0	8.8
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Test ratings distribution

100% (2x)
Test winner	Outstanding
1x	1x

Ratings x Wheel size

R16	R17
100% (1x)	100% (1x)

Ratings x Width

205/xx Rxx	215/xx Rxx
100% (1x)	100% (1x)

FAQ

Where is Continental UltraContact NXT made?
Continental UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal.
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.