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  • D
    Fuel Efficiency
    Fuel Efficiency / Rolling Resistance: D

    How much fuel the tyre uses as it rolls. Graded A to E, where A is the most efficient and E the least.

  • B
    Wet Grip
    Wet Grip / Braking Performance: B

    How well the tyre stops in the wet. Graded A to E, where A is the shortest stopping distance. Each grade is worth roughly 3 metres, about a car length.

  • B72 dB
    External Noise
    Noise Emission / Exterior Noise: B (72 dB)

    How loud the tyre is from outside the car, measured in decibels. Graded A to C, where A is the quietest.

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Continental Sport Contact 3 245/35R20 95Y XL

4.8/5
(8 reviews)
  • Tick Icon Car
    Car tyre:

    Designed for cars, rather than vans, 4x4s or commercial vehicles.

  • Tick Icon Reinforced (XL)
    Extra Load or Reinforced tyres:

    A stronger sidewall lets this tyre carry more weight than a standard tyre of the same size. Marked XL on the sidewall.

Fully FittedFromBest choice
£22410
  • Fitted at a local tyre centre
  • Wheel balancing included
  • New valve & disposal included
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£20124
  • Delivered to your door
  • Fit at a local garage
  • Great value
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Product description & features

The ContiSportContact 3 from Continental uses a tread pattern with stiff centre ribs to ensure fast brake response. The asymmetric tread pattern uses large outer blocks to keep the outer tread shape when cornering. The outer tread blocks also keep the shape of the tread in contact with the road. With the outer blocks maintaining contact with the road, but the inner blocks having the ability to flex, Continental’s tread compound keeps the shape of the blocks but allows the tread to follow the road surface. The ContiSportContact 3 uses a tread pattern with lateral grooves that evacuate water to the outer edges of the tread to improve contact with the road.

Some ContiSportContact 3’s have the sidewall marking AO, meaning they received the approval of Audi. Others have the sidewall marking MO, meaning they were manufactured to the specifications of Mercedes-Benz. The ContiSportContact 3 was also the first in the line of performance tyres from Continental and was later replaced by the ContiSportContact 5. Tyres.co.uk sells the ContiSportContact 3.

Highlights

  • Stiff centre ribs
  • Asymmetric tread, large outer blocks
  • Lateral grooves move water outward
  • Audi and Mercedes-Benz approved versions

Continental Sport Contact 3 Statistics

Dry Grip
 
87%
Wet Grip
 
80%
Road Feedback
 
81%
Handling
 
77%
Wear
 
62%
Comfort
 
74%
The above scores combine independent tests and owner reviews, weighted by Tyre Reviews for consistency and reliability.

Continental Sport Contact 3 245/35R20 95Y XL Tyre Reviews

There are 8 reviews of the Continental Sport Contact 3 245/35R20 95Y XL
Overall rating
4.8/5
5 star
75%
4 star
25%
3 star
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Car make: Aston Martin
Car model: Vantage
By: Diego Farrier
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 3 245/35R20 95Y XL
Really good performance results in a brighter future ahead.
Car make: Aston Martin
Car model: DB9
By: Angelique Reardon
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 3 245/35R20 95Y XL
Fitting was completed in an impressive short amount of time.
Car make: Aston Martin
Car model: DBS
By: Kathleen C.
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 3 245/35R20 95Y XL
Reliable performance and good wear resistance.
Car make: Audi
Car model: A4
By: Ariane Taliya
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 3 245/35R20 95Y XL
They delivered precisely what I envisioned.
Car make: BMW
Car model: 4 Series
By: Magnus M.
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 3 245/35R20 95Y XL
Maintenance and performance have been exceptional.
Car make: BMW
Car model: 6 Series
By: Sophia Greenhill
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 3 245/35R20 95Y XL
The delivery of the tyres was a nice experience; they arrived a day earlier than scheduled. Fitting was also hassle free! The car rules the road now with these tyres. Will use again for my next set.
Car make: BMW
Car model: 8 Series
By: Izabella Matthams
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 3 245/35R20 95Y XL
Remarkable quality and priced very competitively.
Car make: BMW
Car model: 5 Series
By: Kacey Strange
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 3 245/35R20 95Y XL
Excellent all-around performance. Best I've used in the wet. Would highly recommend for safety.
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