The ContiSportContact 3 is Continental Tire's Max Performance Summer tire developed for the drivers of powerful sports cars, sports coupes and luxury sedans. The ContiSportContact 3 is designed to combine outstanding braking capability and agile steering precision. Like all summer tires, the Continental ContiSportContact 3 is not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.
ContiSportContact 3 tires feature an asymmetric design with solid tread blocks and a continuous rib on the outboard shoulder to improve responsiveness and cornering stability, while continuous intermediate ribs provide constant rubber-to-road contact to reduce noise and control the longitudinal forces experienced when braking. The continuous circumferential tread grooves help disperse water to resist hydroplaning and their asymmetrically angled walls further stabilize the tread ribs, increasing steering precision and reducing deformation while cornering. The notched shoulder blocks on the inboard portion enhance wet weather traction.
The tire's structure includes twin steel belts reinforced by nylon to stabilize the tread area and enhance handling as well as high-speed capability.
El neumático ContiSportContact 3, es el neumático de Rendimiento Máximo Para Verano de Continental desarrollado para autos deportivos poderosos, cupés deportivos y sedanes lujosos. Este neumático combina una excelente capacidad de frenado y una precisión ágil al girar el volante. Como todo neumático de verano, el ContiSportContact 3, no fue diseñado para ser utilizado en temperaturas cercas al nivel de congelación, hielo o nieve.
El ContiSportContact 3, posee una banda de rodadura con diseño asimétrico, que cuenta, con bloques sólidos y un segmento continuo en el hombro exterior. Este diseño, mejora la respuesta al comando del conductor y la estabilidad al tomar curvas, a la vez un segmento continuo intermedio, provee contacto constante con la carretera, reduciendo el ruido y controlando la fuerza longitudinal causada por la acción de frenar. Las ranuras continuas circunferenciales ayudan a dispersar el agua y resistir el deslizamiento en agua (hydroplaning), además sus paredes asimétricas angulares, estabilizan más la banda de rodamiento aumentando la precisión al girar y reduciendo la deformación al tomar curvas. Los bloques con muescas en el hombro interno aumenta la tracción sobre superficies mojadas.
La estructura del ContiSportcontact 3 incluye correas gemelas de acero reforzadas con nailon, para estabilizar el área interna de la banda de rodamiento y mejorar la maniobrabilidad y la capacidad del neumático a velocidades elevadas.
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Warranty summary for replacement tires purchased on or after 04/01/25(1 of 3)
Manufacturer Special Warranty:60-day or 1st 2/32" trial (2), 3-yr flat changing
Additional Information:(1) Repair voids warranty (2) Whichever comes 1st,purchase 4 exchange for another set of Conti.
Notes
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New vehicle Original Equipment tire warranties often differ from those covering replacement tires. Consult your vehicle documents to confirm Original Equipment tire warranty coverage.
Tire Rack Test Results Continental ContiSportContact 3
Testing Dunlop's Latest Max Performance Summer Tire(03:37)
Max Performance Summer tires blend the latest technologies into a package that can maximize acceleration, braking and cornering power while remaining civilized enough for the daily commute or a night on the town.
The Sport Maxx TT is the newest from Dunlop in this category. It combines a motorsports-inspired tread compound with Touch Technology for enhanced tire-to-driver communication and Kevlar-reinforced sidewalls for handling. Has it maximized Max Performance? We found out when we compared it to three popular tires.
Ratings highlight excellence in dry traction (9-10) and wet traction (8-10), with customers praising exceptional grip, cornering stability, and responsive steering. Wet performance earns consistent praise for hydroplaning resistance, aligning with summer tire priorities. Comfort scores (7-10) reflect a premium feel and quiet ride, though a few note minor road noise. Treadwear ratings vary more widely (0-10), with many reporting strong durability but some expressing concerns over faster wear in aggressive driving. Overall, the tire delivers outstanding dry/wet performance and refinement for its Max Performance Summer category, with treadlife satisfaction depending on usage intensity.
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839 reviews mention "Wet Traction"
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38 negative
Customers consistently rate wet traction highly, with most scores 9-10. Excellent wet grip and hydroplaning resistance make it a top choice for summer driving in rainy conditions.
October 09, 2025
(Verified Purchase)
4.9 out of 5
...i hit a 2in puddle on the freeway going 70mph and the car never hydroplaned...
Great tire for performance vehicles has amazing traction in dry conditions and great wet performance i hit a 2in puddle on the freeway going 70mph and the car never hydroplaned. Only thing is it is a noisy tire but not obnoxious like other tires and the grip is so amazing it flings pebbles into the fender liner.
Vehicle: 2021 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: MESA, AZ Driving Style: Spirited
Customers overwhelmingly rate dry traction as excellent, with most scoring 9s and 10s. High marks highlight responsive handling and reliable grip, making it a top choice for summer performance driving.
October 09, 2025
(Verified Purchase)
4.9 out of 5
Great tire for performance vehicles has amazing traction in dry conditions... the grip is so amazing it flings pebbles into the fender liner.
Great tire for performance vehicles has amazing traction in dry conditions and great wet performance i hit a 2in puddle on the freeway going 70mph and the car never hydroplaned. Only thing is it is a noisy tire but not obnoxious like other tires and the grip is so amazing it flings pebbles into the fender liner.
Vehicle: 2021 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: MESA, AZ Driving Style: Spirited
Vehicle: 2015 Chevrolet SS Sports Sedan Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: PALM HARBOR, FL Driving Style: Spirited
Love this tire for its tenacious grip in both wet and dry conditions...
Love this tire for its tenacious grip in both wet and dry conditions. Generally only get 12-15k miles out of it but those are fun filled miles on twisty roads. Old scca road racer still beating on his daily driver! Not cheap and needs to build some heat when driving in sub-30 degree weather (never in snow) but offers high, consistent performance throughout its life and I’ve burned through several sets.
Vehicle: 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata Miles Driven on Tires: 15,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: BIRDSBORO, PA Driving Style: Spirited
Most customers rate the Michelin Pilot Super Sport's comfort as excellent, with ride quality and noise levels scoring predominantly 9s and 10s. High marks highlight a smooth, refined driving experience, aligning with its Max Performance Summer focus on balanced dry and wet traction. A few scores in the 7-8 range still reflect strong overall satisfaction.
April 13, 2025
(Verified Purchase)
5 out of 5
...Much more comfortable than stock runflats, but handle just as well, if not better. Also, much less road noise.
Great tires. Much more comfortable than stock runflats, but handle just as well, if not better. Also, much less road noise.
Vehicle: 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Standard Model Miles Driven on Tires: 600 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: CHANTILLY, VA Driving Style: Average
...Not as sticky but enjoy the comfort and more importantly, no more tram-lining...
Replaced original sc2. Not as sticky but enjoy the comfort and more importantly, no more tram-lining. Too bad there isn't more options for the 2020 gt350
Vehicle: 2020 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Miles Driven on Tires: 500 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: OROVILLE, CA Driving Style: Spirited
...They seem much quieter and smoother than the ones they replaced. My 21 year old Vette feels like a brand new car!!...
These new Michelin tires are great! They seem much quieter and smoother than the ones they replaced. My 21 year old Vette feels like a brand new car!! Thanks for all you do! :-)
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Miles Driven on Tires: 53 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: HADLYME, CT Driving Style: Easy Going
Most customers rate treadwear as excellent with scores of 9-10, highlighting long-lasting performance. Some lower scores indicate varied experiences, but overall satisfaction remains high in intended summer use.
August 08, 2024
(Verified Purchase)
4.3 out of 5
...Well I'm approaching the wear indicators with 28,000 miles on them. And I always enjoy being in the pole position at a red light!...
Many stories about heavy EV’s like my P85D chewing thru tires, especially these super soft Pilot Super Sports. No way I’m supposed to get over 12,000 miles before their junk I was told. Well I’m approaching the wear indicators with 28,000 miles on them. And I always enjoy being in the pole position at a red light! Wife says “warn me when you’re going to do that ridiculous excelleration”. I think the secret to long tire wear for me is highway driving 90% of the time, and very slow turns on rough surfaces when maneuvering out of or into parking spaces. Michelin Tires on my Tesla staggarded configuration are incredible! The performance off the all wheel drive is very impressive from the line. 0 to 60 in 3 seconds. Tires lock in tracking perfectly with full on Ludicrous, pulling HARD!!! Tires provide the Same confidence on challenging North Georgia mountain roads. Extremely crisp & snappy steering. My overall score = 10.0
Vehicle: 2015 Tesla Model S AWD Performance 245/35-21F 265/35-21R Miles Driven on Tires: 28,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: DACULA, GA Driving Style: Spirited
Testing Dunlop's Latest Max Performance Summer Tire(03:37)
Max Performance Summer tires blend the latest technologies into a package that can maximize acceleration, braking and cornering power while remaining civilized enough for the daily commute or a night on the town.
The Sport Maxx TT is the newest from Dunlop in this category. It combines a motorsports-inspired tread compound with Touch Technology for enhanced tire-to-driver communication and Kevlar-reinforced sidewalls for handling. Has it maximized Max Performance? We found out when we compared it to three popular tires.
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