Continental ContiSportContact 5 SSR 225/45R18
Continental ContiSportContact 5 SSR 225/45R18 XL 95Y Max Performance Summer Tire 03563050000
💡 Is the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SSR 225/45R18 a Good Tire?
The Continental ContiSportContact 5 SSR 225/45R18 is a summer max performance tire with run-flat technology designed for luxury sedans and sports cars. It delivers strong dry grip and responsive wet handling thanks to its asymmetric tread design and Black Chili compound technology. Ride comfort is compromised due to the reinforced sidewall construction required for run-flat capability, with increased road noise and harshness over standard tires. Tread life is moderate for its high-performance category. Rated Good by TireRack based on 113 consumer surveys, it provides emergency mobility after punctures but sacrifices ride quality compared to conventional performance tires. Currently priced from $265.96, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Continental ContiSportContact 5 SSR 225/45R18 is a summer performance tire, designed for drivers who prioritize sporty handling and run-flat safety technology in everyday driving. Its asymmetric tread design and Black Chilli compound focus on maximizing dry and wet traction while providing extended mobility after puncture.
The SSR (Self Supporting Runflat) construction features reinforced sidewalls that allow continued driving up to 50 miles at speeds up to 50 mph after complete air loss. Continental's Black Chilli compound is molded into an asymmetric tread pattern engineered to deliver short braking distances and responsive cornering while maintaining reasonable fuel efficiency. Driver feedback points to excellent dry performance and good wet traction, with solid comfort levels and fair treadwear expectations for a performance-oriented tire.
Compared to standard performance tires, it adds run-flat capability and emergency mobility while maintaining sporty handling characteristics. Overall, it's a solid choice for luxury sedans and sports cars used primarily for spirited street driving in warm weather conditions.
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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
★Continental ContiSportContact 5 SSR 225/45R18 🏁 Max performance summer | $265.96 | ⭐ Good (113 reviews) | BMW and Mercedes luxury sedans with run-flat requirements | ☀️ Summer |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $124.76 | ⭐ Good (11 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in varied weather | 🌤️ All Season |
❄️ Dedicated winter tire | $172.16 | ⭐ Good (451 reviews) | Winter commuting in snow-prone regions | ❄️ Winter |
☀️ Summer performance | $176.29 | ⭐ N/A | Performance sedans and sports cars | ☀️ Summer |
☀️ Summer performance | $199.03 | ⭐ N/A | Performance car daily driving | ☀️ Summer |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"Designed with run-flat technology, this tire delivers solid performance for luxury sedan owners who prioritize emergency mobility and spirited driving. The stiffer sidewall construction sacrifices some ride comfort compared to conventional tires."
