Continental ContiSportContact™3 195 45 R17 81 W Tyres

TYRE DETAILS

Continental

ContiSportContact™3

Size:	195/45R17 81W
Runflat:	No

Description

Continental ContiSportContact® 3 is extremely sporty and safe with no compromises for real high-performance cars.

Key Tyre Features

Shorter stopping distances on dry and wet roads
Excellent protection against aquaplaning
Absolute confidence and excellent safety when driving on the edge

Continental ContiSportContact® 3 is extremely sporty and safe with no compromises for real high-performance cars.

A crucial requirement of tyres fitted on high-performance vehicles is responsive and agile steering precision. The asymmetric tread ribs on the ContiSportContact 3 are designed to absorb these forces thereby providing absolute confidence and trust.

Warranty

All tyres are backed by manufacturer's warranty against defects in design and faulty workmanship.

Reviews

Overall Rating (based on 38 reviews)

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[email protected] 09 Nov 2019

(2013 Mini Couper S 15000 km)

Conti4x4SportContact - Good Performance Tyre Performance Tyre Good cornering stability Good protection against aquaplaning Shorter stopping distances on dry and wet roads.

Would buy this tyre again.

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Terry Chapple 09 Jul 2019

(2010 BMW 730d 15000 km)

Perfectly matched When I purchased the BMW 2 years ago it had Dunlop tyres which were ok I thought. They did not suit the car as I found out once I changed to Continental and experienced how the car should feel. Great tyres.

Would buy this tyre again.

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Noise

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Julian Ellis 09 Jul 2019

(2008 Renault Clio Sport 197 6000 km)

Continental Sport Contact 3 - Renault Clio Sport I selected these after significant research into wear, road noise and grip. These are the OEM tyre for Clio Sport 197's and are an excellent choice to take full advantage of the stiff Clio chassis. I am very happy with these as they have very low roa ...

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Noise

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Hien 01 Jul 2019

(2016 BMW X3 20000 km)

should not buy these tyres felt uncomfortable driving with these tyres in the wet. When braking, it did not stop immediately but slipped a bit further and was not on the road track. I would not recommend anyone buying these tyres. Similar opinion? Write a review!

Noise

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Daniel 29 Jun 2019

(2012 BMW F10 106000 km)

Previous Car with these tyres Incredible tyre in the run flats, lasts long long time, smooth ride no loud vibrations etc..

Would buy this tyre again.

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Noise

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Sam C 16 Oct 2017

(2013 Ford FG XR6 -)

Continental true their name , they dont give a continental Purchased 4 x 245,35,R19 - Conti Contact 3 in August 2016, for Ford FG XR6,Tyre pressure as per manufacturer 38 > 40 PSI. Feb 2017 noticed inside back wheels tyre wear, front tyres perfect, car traveled only 18,000 km, Continental Tyre rep would con ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

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Ian 16 Aug 2017

(Mercedes A250 Sport)

Surprisingly poor wear on front tyres Similar experience to other reviews re wear. Good tyre but only lasted around 16,000 km. I think the issue is the car itself as the rear tyres are OK and will probably last another 16,000 km. Car sales personnel never give you the full picture when i ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

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tobrid 13 Aug 2017

(2016 Skoda Skoda Superb estate)

Ditto This exactly describes my experience on my new Superb 3. Makes driving a long distance unbearable. Took my local Skoda dealer technician for a drive and he was unable to offer any advice other than to say he could hear nothing mechanically wrong. Goi ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

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jaydee 26 May 2017

(2015 Audi A4 Quattro S Line)

Lots of Grip but terrible durability As mentioned, these tyres were great for the first 10,000 kms but become increasingly noisy as they begin to wear. I m now having to replace all 4 tyres after 30K. Tyre pressures are regularly checked and maintained as I spend a lot of time driving t ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

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Colmas 29 Mar 2017

(2012 Audi A5 Sportback, 3.0 TDI Quattro)

Great Tyre I have to say that I am surprised at the comments relating to poor tyre wear. I have clocked approximately 53.000K on 265/30 20 tyres, and I believe that I will get around 60,000K before they need replacing. I have also towed a small van over the las ...

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Noise

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ben 21 Jan 2017

(2015 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0 TFSI)

ContiCrap 2015 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0 TFSI and 20,000km on the clock and tyres that noisy I took car to check for a wheel bearing. Tyre delaminated and rest buggered. Not too happy given other (and much cheaper) brands have lasted twice as long, and some. Be lo ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

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Aaron. D 11 Dec 2016

(2004 Saab 9-3 Aero SportSedan)

A Really Good All Round Tire I purchased a set about 10,000km s ago for my Saab 9-3 Aero which has 17 alloys. Previously I had Pirelli Cinturato P1 s and the comparison between the two is day and night. They are so much quieter and the grip is fantastic no more TCS light when I ...

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Anthony G 01 Nov 2016

(Mercedes Benz A250 sports)

Worst tyres ever! How does Continental even exist with such terrible and unsafe tyres on a sports car? The tyres on my car barely lasted 16,000 kms (235/40 ZR 18). I ve now had to fork out another $800 on tyres. This is simply criminal. Continental should have warning ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

Noise

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Vincent 04 Sep 2016

(2003 Ford XR6 Turbo Falcon, stock)

Great grip and decent wear, but dont pay a premium price, coz there are sexier tyres out there :-) I m putting this positive review on here to balance some of the negative ones, because I had a very good run with these tyres. Don t forget that people with something to complain about make much more noise than satisfied customers. I had two Conta ...

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Shane 26 Jul 2016

(Audi A4)

Terrible Tyres These tyres were factory fitted to my 2015 Audi A4 2.0TFSI Quattro and initially very good but then excessive noise. I had my first car service and raised noise issue with Audi as I thought it must be an engine issue only to be told the tyres are wor ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

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Gravityman2012 14 Jul 2016

(2014 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0T)

Excellent Grip, terrible noise and wear Audi A4 Quattro 2.0T - driven by a 49yo lady to and from work, we are at 18,000kms and the tyres are virtually worn out, and the road noise is just unacceptable. They are incredibly sticky, however, for a daily driver, the wear and noise is not good ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

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Florent 08 Jul 2016

(2012 Renault Renault Latitude)

Very disappointed with those tyres The Continental ContiSportContact 3 225/45 ZR18 originally fitted my Renault Latitude. After travelling only 20,000 km, I can say that they have excellent grip in wet and dry weather. But their longevity is terrible as the front tyres are already co ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

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John 18 May 2016

(Porsche Porsche Cayenne)

It is a terrible tyre. I bought my new Cayenne 2 years ago coming with four original factory-fitted Continental ContiSportContact 3 255/55 R18 tyres. After travelling only 32,000 km (95% on sealed road), the tyres are completely worn out and have to be replaced. My car is ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

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taz 02 May 2016

(Subaru liberty MY08 Sedan)

These Tyres are excellent in both wet and dry conditions i am unsure how anyone could fault Conti Sport 3 s other than they ride very hard, though i do have aftermarket sports shocks front and back as well which probably contributes to the firmer ride. Definately don t buy these if you are looking for a l ...

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Morgan 24 Jan 2016

Lots of grip, endless noise These tires came with my 2015 Audi A4 S line. I have the 19 wheels. Let s start with the good, they have excellent grip in wet and dry weather. However they have ruined the overall driving experience of an otherwise great car with their excessive dr ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

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Peter 13 Oct 2015

Most dissapointment ever experianced with Tyres Bought these thinking that they would be as good as Michi s or Pirelli s, how wrong I was supplier fitted and nominated the pressures. Great handling both wet and dry but you could almost see them wearing out. Put car in for a regular service and was ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

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Brise 06 Oct 2015

ContiSportContact 3 I too have been driving an MB C350 CDI with Conti 225/40 ZR18 fronts and 255/35 ZR18 backs. I now am up for 4 new at 55K mostly urban driving which I reckon is good going give the prodigious torque of the V6 Turbo diesel. Have had to buy 2 X new rep ...

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Haribolman 17 Jun 2015

Confidence inspiring grip. Surprisingly good wear. My 2012 Suzuki Swift Sport is factory fitted with these tyres in a 195/45R17 size. It is one of only two brands (the other being Bridgestone) that make a tyre to fit this unusual size. I ve test driven a Sport on the Bridgestones and they are quite n ...

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Linda 13 Jun 2015

Overrated Had these tyres as new on my new Peugeot 308 and they only last for 25000 Klms. I don t think they are suited for the rougher Australian roads and definitely not on the Peugeot and it s direct steering. Both tyres wore out on the outside rims and tyr ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

Noise

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Brendan 18 May 2015

Another side wall issue review These tyre came as standard issue on my Kia Rio. They had great grip but when the side wall blew out on one for no reason I decided to research them. Looks like they have a reputation for this type of failure. This type of tyre failure for no reason ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

Noise

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displayname 14 Nov 2014

Side wall issues I have been driving 234/45/17 on my Commodore for the past year and have found them to have exceptional grip on dry and wet roads. No noise and good braking. The tread pattern looks great too with their deep prominent channels. My only issue (apart ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

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Knockdown and rebuild 15 Sep 2014

Terrible poor quality tyres Bought a set of these tyres based on recommendations from jax tyres in Preston. One week later the sidewall got a hole and I was told I had to buy a new one. Wish I had read the reviews earlier as it looks like they have sidewall problems which I nev ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

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Peter 12 Sep 2014

(Porsche Porsche Cayman MY12)

Continental Sport Contact 3 - Excellent grip and wear but very noisy This is my third car that has been fitted with the Continental Sport Contact tyres. The first two vehicles, Mercedes C180 Evolution Coupe and Audi A4 Quattro ran the Sport Contact 2. My current vehicle, the Porsche Cayman came factory fitted with the ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

Noise

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Happy as.... 25 Mar 2014

Continental Conti Sport Contact 3 225/45 R 17 94W Continental, Conti Sport Contact 3, 225/45 R 17 94W were fitted on my car when I bought it, so I replaced them when they required replacing after approximately 25,000Km. Again they only lasted a little over 25,000km. I m not sure if it s the tyres or ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

Noise

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Not Happy0000 08 Jan 2014

Fragile side walls New June 2012 Mercedes C250 CDI comes with 225-40-ZR18 Front and 255-35-ZR18 Rear. Less than 1200km normal mix of city/hway driving and both left side tyres (front and rear) side walls have failed (bulge) on outside wall only, no rim damage adjacent ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

Noise

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tempolong 25 Nov 2013

Excellent grip wet and dry Comes with the factory default (VW Passat 2010). The tyres (235/45/17) have excellent grip in both wet and dry and very quite. Wear off after 40K used but was told it was normal in Passat. Been shop around to find a good deal. I am considering Yokoha ...

Would buy this tyre again.

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SC00BI 27 May 2013

Great Grip, Only matched by quick Wear!! Ran the CSC3 s on a HSV Avalanche (2 tonne all wheel drive). Tyres (245/45/18) gripped excellent in both wet and dry and were very quiet. At $350 a pop they were a little pricey but I could not forgive the wear rate of these tyres, 13000km s, And thi ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

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Arsh G 17 Apr 2013

(BMW X3)

Comfort in driving. The tyres are durable and offer a good road grip even while taking sharp corners.. They are a bit on the expensive side but if you do your shopping around you can always find cheaper options for the same product. I paid $375 per tyre but there were s ...

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my_tyres 20 Dec 2012

Bad would not buy again simply due to phenomenal wear rate and exorbitant pricing. a bit cheaper now but in late 2009 paid $695 to replace ONE flat Similar opinion? Write a review!

Noise

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C63Merc 30 Aug 2012

Excellent Great tyres and will use again. Not much shop carry them and hard to see them on special. Better tyres than its old brother CSC2 for sure.

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G 13 Aug 2012

(Volkswagen Passat wagon TDI)

Good tyre and better than most put on as standard tyres Have done 35,000km on mine with no problems. They do the job in both dry and wet conditions. Anyone who is getting low mileage must be cornering too fast and wearing the edges off them. Had that trouble when I lived in a suburb with a lot of small ro ...

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Mark 17 Jul 2012

(2015 C250 Bluetec / Mercedes Benz C250 Bluetec /)

Continental tyres rubbish We brand new 2015 mercedes c 250 with factory fitted continental tyres to 245 / 35 R 19 v x l and i find that wearing down rapidly both front tyres the vehicle gets driven about 14 ks today on a sealed road s the vehicle has just on 27000 not happy j ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

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Fiona Dang 01 May 2012

(Mercedes a250)

Tyres needed changing every year! 18000km av per year I Had to replace my continental tyres every service. I only drive 10 mins to work everyday and back. They blamed that it was my wheel alignment, that i must be running into things.. i drove a toyota Corolla for 10 years prior on cheap tyres lasting ... Similar opinion? Write a review!

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