Continental ContiProContact 235/45R17
Continental ContiProContact 235/45R17 XL 97V Grand Touring All-Season Tire 15449930000
π‘ Is the Continental ContiProContact 235/45R17 a Good Tire?
The Continental ContiProContact 235/45R17 is an all-season grand touring tire designed for mid-size sedans and sport coupes. It delivers balanced dry handling and adequate wet traction through Continental's EcoPlus Technology and all-season tread compound. Ride comfort is smooth with low road noise, though tread life is average compared to category leaders focused on longevity. Rated Good by TireRack based on 753 consumer surveys, it provides reliable year-round performance but is not optimized for snow conditions beyond light dusting. Currently priced from $231.29, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Continental ContiProContact 235/45R17 is a grand touring all-season tire, designed for European sport coupe and sedan drivers who prioritize balanced handling and comfort in everyday driving. Its tread design and compound focus on continuous road contact, wet traction enhancement, and noise reduction through advanced edge technology.
The tire features a symmetric, notched-rib tread design with an all-season compound that maintains flexibility across temperature ranges. Continental's PROactive Edge Technology incorporates over 800 arched edges in the tread pattern to improve stormy-weather grip while enabling smooth transitions between pattern elements to minimize road noise. Wide circumferential grooves enhance hydroplaning resistance and wet weather performance. Driver feedback points to reliable wet and dry handling with good comfort levels, though treadwear shows moderate longevity expectations.
Compared to performance-oriented tires, it emphasizes comfort, stability, and long-term usability. Overall, it's a solid choice for imported and domestic sedans and coupes used primarily for daily driving and highway travel in varied weather conditions.
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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
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Continental ContiProContact 235/45R17 π£οΈ Comfort-focused touring | $231.29 | β Good (753 reviews) | European sport coupes and sedans | π€οΈ All Season |
π£οΈ Comfort-focused touring | $96.43 | β Excellent (40 reviews) | Daily highway commuting and city driving | π€οΈ All Season |
π Ultra high performance | $136.7 | β Good (124 reviews) | Performance sedan daily driving | βοΈ Summer |
βοΈ Summer performance | $161.32 | β N/A | Performance cars and sport sedans | βοΈ Summer |
π Ultra high performance | $164.99 | β Excellent (294 reviews) | Sports car and performance sedan daily driving | βοΈ Summer |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"We recommend this for European sport sedan owners who want balanced handling and comfort for daily highway driving in varied weather. Premium pricing may deter budget-conscious drivers seeking basic transportation needs."




