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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.

History

2021

Continental UltraContact was launched

2023
1× Tested
ADAC205/55 R16#7Good

Tests (1)

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1 Tests 1× Recommended
ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
#7 Of 50 Tyres
ADAC2023
7thGood
VW Golf
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155/70 R14From £88

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165/60 R14From £94

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165/65 R14From £84

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165/70 R14From £81

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175/65 R14From £74

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175/70 R14From £98

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175/80 R14From £103

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185/60 R14From £87

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185/65 R14From £101

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185/70 R14From £109

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Continental Summer - Lineup at a glance

Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off

Continental's passenger summer range runs from the uncompromisingly sporty SportContact 7, through the versatile all-rounder PremiumContact 7, to the efficiency-focused UltraContact NXT and the new EcoContact 7. Within one brand the models aren't directly comparable - each is built for a different purpose.

From sporty to efficient
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Ratings

Tested 1× By professional organizations

●Good1× (100%)

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