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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.

  • B71 dB
    External Noise
    Noise Emission / Exterior Noise: B (71 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 3 245/50R18 100Y

4.9/5
(8 reviews)
  • Tick Icon Car
    Car tyre:

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

Fully FittedFromBest choice
£22007
  • Fitted at a local tyre centre
  • Wheel balancing included
  • New valve & disposal included
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£19937
  • 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 3 245/50R18 100Y Tyre Reviews

There are 8 reviews of the Continental Sport Contact 3 245/50R18 100Y
Overall rating
4.9/5
5 star
87%
4 star
12%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
Car make: Audi
Car model: A6
By: Tyran T.
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 3 245/50R18 100Y
To summarise, these tyres have made a huge difference in how my car handles. They have improved how I feel the road through the steering wheel, so I am glad she made this decision in the end.
Car make: Audi
Car model: A7
By: Anne C.
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 3 245/50R18 100Y
They are surprisingly quiet for performance tyres, and look great, really finishing off the look of my car.
Car make: Audi
Car model: A8
By: Lilla Mcgrory
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 3 245/50R18 100Y
The cost was fair and the fitting was done quickly, so it was certainly a good purchase.
Car make: Audi
Car model: Q5
By: Sahil O.
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 3 245/50R18 100Y
Extremely happy with the value for the money.
Car make: BMW
Car model: 6 Series
By: Jannah Tyrese
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 3 245/50R18 100Y
Excellent grip overall.
Car make: BMW
Car model: 5 Series
By: Amber Cannon
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 3 245/50R18 100Y
Very satisfied with the job done.
Car make: Lexus
Car model: LS 430
By: Ksawery Mckie
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 3 245/50R18 100Y
Thumbs up for the smooth ride.
Car make: Mercedes
Car model: CL
By: Ethan Waterson
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 3 245/50R18 100Y
Confident cornering and a smooth ride.
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