Continental ContiSportContact 3
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ContiSportContact 3 - Size: 255/40R17

Max Performance Summer
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  • Size: 255/40R17
  • 2012 Production
  • Serv. Desc: 94W
  • UTQG: 280 AA A
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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.

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255/40R17

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      SIZEUTQGMAX.
      LOAD      		Max. Inflation PressureTread DepthTire WeightRim Width RangeMeas. Rim WidthSect. WidthTread WidthOverall Diam.Revs. Per MileCountry of
      Origin*
      255/40R17
      94W SL
      2012 Production
      		280 AA A1,477 lbs. 51 psi 10/32" 22 lbs. 8.5-10" 9" 10.2" 8.7"25"831DE,FR
      All Specs
      SIZEUTQGMAX.
      LOAD      		Max. Inflation PressureTread DepthTire WeightRim Width RangeMeas. Rim WidthSect. WidthTread WidthOverall Diam.Revs. Per MileCountry of
      Origin*
      255/40R17
      94W SL
      2012 Production
      		280 AA A 1,477 lbs. 51 psi 10/32" 22 lbs. 8.5-10" 9" 10.2" 8.7" 25" 831 DE,FR
      245/40ZR18
      (93Y) SL
      MO Mercedes
      		280 AA A 1,433 lbs. 51 psi 10/32" 24 lbs. 8-9.4" 8.5" 9.8" 8.3" 25.7" 808 CZ
      245/50ZR18
      (100Y) SL
      2013 Production, N0(Porsche)
      		280 AA A 1,764 lbs. 51 psi 9/32" 31 lbs. 7-8.5" 7.5" 10" 8.7" 27.6" 755 CZ
      255/55R18
      109Y XL
      N0(Porsche)
      		280 AA A 2,271 lbs. 50 psi 10/32" 31 lbs. 7-9" 8" 10.4" 8.5" 29" 716 CZ
      265/35ZR18
      (97Y) XL
      MO Mercedes
      		280 AA A 1,609 lbs. 51 psi 10/32" 24 lbs. 9-10.5" 9.5" 10.7" 9.4" 25.3" 821 CZ
      265/35R18
      97Y XL
      MO Mercedes
      		280 AA A 1,609 lbs. 51 psi 10/32" 25 lbs. 9-10.5" 9.5" 10.7" 9.5" 25.3" 821 CZ
      285/35ZR18
      (101Y) XL
      2013 Production, MO Mercedes
      		280 AA A 1,819 lbs. 51 psi 10/32" 28 lbs. 9.5-11" 10" 11.4" NA 25.9" 805 CZ
      235/35ZR19
      (87Y) SL
      N1(Porsche)
      		280 AA A 1,201 lbs. 51 psi 10/32" 22 lbs. 8-9.5" 8.5" 9.5" 8.1" 25.5" 818 CZ
      235/35ZR19
      (87Y) SL
      2012 Production, N1(Porsche)
      		280 AA A 1,201 lbs. 51 psi 10/32" 21 lbs. 8-9.5" 8.5" 9.5" 7.5" 25.5" 818 CZ
      235/35ZR19
      (87Y) SL
      N1(Porsche)
      		280 AA A 1,201 lbs. 51 psi 10/32" 22 lbs. 8-9.5" 8.5" 9.5" 8.1" 25.5" 818 CZ
      245/35ZR19
      (93Y) XL
      Star BMW
      		280 AA A 1,433 lbs. 51 psi 10/32" 25 lbs. 8-9.5" 8.5" 9.8" 8.5" 25.8" 811 CZ
      255/45ZR19
      (100Y) SL
      N0(Porsche)
      		280 AA A 1,764 lbs. 51 psi 10/32" 26 lbs. 8-9.5" 8.5" 10" 8.5" 28" 742 CZ
      255/45ZR19
      (100Y) SL
      N0(Porsche)
      		280 AA A 1,764 lbs. 51 psi 10/32" 27 lbs. 8-9.5" 8.5" 10" 8.5" 28" 742 CZ
      265/35ZR19
      (98Y) XL
      Star BMW
      		280 AA A 1,653 lbs. 50 psi 9/32" 28 lbs. 9-10" 9.5" 10.7" 9.4" 26.3" 793 CZ
      265/35ZR19
      (94Y) SL
      N1(Porsche)
      		280 AA A 1,477 lbs. 51 psi 10/32" 25 lbs. 9-10" 9.5" 10.7" 9.6" 26.3" 793 CZ
      285/40ZR19
      (103Y) SL
      2013 Production, N0(Porsche)
      		280 AA A 1,929 lbs. 51 psi 9/32" 30 lbs. 9.5-11" 10" 11.4" 9.5" 28" 742 CZ
      285/40ZR19
      (103Y) SL
      N0(Porsche)
      		280 AA A 1,929 lbs. 51 psi 9/32" 31 lbs. 9.5-11" 10" 11.4" 10.3" 28" 742 CZ
      295/30ZR19
      (100Y) XL
      N1(Porsche)
      		280 AA A 1,764 lbs. 51 psi 10/32" 28 lbs. 10-11" 10.5" 12.2" NA 26" 805 CZ
      295/30ZR19
      (100Y) XL
      N1(Porsche)
      		280 AA A 1,764 lbs. 51 psi 10/32" 27 lbs. 10-11" 10.5" 12.2" 10.9" 26" 805 CZ
      245/35ZR20
      95Y XL
      		280 AA A 1,521 lbs. 51 psi 10/32" 24 lbs. 8-9.5" 8.5" 9.8" 8.5" 26.7" 781 CZ
      245/40ZR20
      99Y XL
      J Jaguar
      		280 AA A 1,709 lbs. 51 psi 10/32" 26 lbs. 8-9.5" 8.5" 9.8" 8.5" 27.7" 750 PT,DE
      265/40ZR20
      104Y XL
      		280 AA A 1,984 lbs. 51 psi 10/32" 27 lbs. 9-10.5" 9.5" 10.7" 9.7" 28.3" 734 PT
      275/35ZR20
      102Y XL
      J Jaguar
      		280 AA A 1,874 lbs. 51 psi 10/32" 26 lbs. 9-11" 9.5" 11" 10.4" 27.6" 753 PT,DE
      285/35ZR20
      104Y XL
      2014 Production
      		280 AA A 1,984 lbs. 51 psi 10/32" 30 lbs. 9.5-11" 10" 11.4" 10.3" 28" 745 CZ
      285/35ZR20
      104Y XL
      		280 AA A 1,984 lbs. 51 psi 10/32" 30 lbs. 9.5-11" 10" 11.4" 10.3" 28" 745 CZ
      285/35ZR20
      XL
      2013 Production
      		280 AA A 1,984 lbs. 51 psi 10/32" 31 lbs. 9.5-11" 10" 11.4" NA 28" 745 CZ
      Notes

      Specifications shown are as accurate as possible based on the information provided to us by the tire manufacturers. The dimensions reflect average values for tires measured on the specified measuring rim width. Individual tires may vary from data shown.

      All tires are subject to continuous development. The tire manufacturers and Tire Rack reserve the right to change product specifications at any time without notice or obligation.

      *Although regularly updated, the country of origin for any tire may vary from the country shown here. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate requests for tires with a specific country of origin.

      For assistance selecting products for your vehicle, please contact our sales specialists at 888-541-1777 or via email.

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      Warranty summary for replacement tires purchased on or after 09/01/16

      Treadlife Warranty:
      None 
      Uniformity Warranty:
      1 Year / first 2/32" of wear (1)
      Workmanship & Materials Warranty:
      6 Years / Free replacement first year or 2/32" of wear, then prorated until 2/32" remaining depth (1)
      Manufacturer's Road Hazard Warranty:
      1 Year / first 2/32" of wear
      Manufacturer Warranty Brochure:
      Download PDF
      Manufacturer Special Warranty:
      30-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.

      (2 of 9)
      Warranty summary for replacement tires purchased between 04/15/16 and 08/31/16

      Treadlife Warranty:
      None 
      Uniformity Warranty:
      1 Year / first 2/32" of wear (1)
      Workmanship & Materials Warranty:
      6 Years / Free replacement first year or 2/32" of wear, then prorated until 2/32" remaining depth (1)
      Manufacturer's Road Hazard Warranty:
      1 Year / first 2/32" of wear
      Manufacturer Warranty Brochure:
      Download PDF
      Manufacturer Special Warranty:
      30-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.

      (3 of 9)
      Warranty summary for replacement tires purchased between 05/01/15 and 04/14/16

      Treadlife Warranty:
      None 
      Uniformity Warranty:
      1 Year / first 2/32" of wear (1)
      Workmanship & Materials Warranty:
      6 Years / Free replacement first year or 2/32" of wear, then prorated until 2/32" remaining depth (1)
      Manufacturer's Road Hazard Warranty:
      1 Year / first 2/32" of wear
      Manufacturer Warranty Brochure:
      Download PDF
      Manufacturer Special Warranty:
      30-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.

      (4 of 9)
      Warranty summary for replacement tires purchased between 02/01/15 and 04/30/15

      Treadlife Warranty:
      None 
      Uniformity Warranty:
      1 Year / first 2/32" of wear (1)
      Workmanship & Materials Warranty:
      6 Years / Free replacement first year or 2/32" of wear, then prorated until 2/32" remaining depth (1)
      Manufacturer's Road Hazard Warranty:
      1 Year / first 2/32" of wear
      Manufacturer Warranty Brochure:
      Download PDF
      Manufacturer Special Warranty:
      30-day satisfaction (2), 3-yr flat changing
      Additional Information:
      (1) Repair voids warranty (2) Must purchase 4, exchange for another set of 4 Continental tires.

      (5 of 9)
      Warranty summary for replacement tires purchased between 03/01/14 and 01/31/15

      Treadlife Warranty:
      None 
      Uniformity Warranty:
      1 Year / first 2/32" of wear (1)
      Workmanship & Materials Warranty:
      6 Years / Free replacement first year or 2/32" of wear, then prorated until 2/32" remaining depth (1)
      Manufacturer's Road Hazard Warranty:
      1 Year / first 2/32" of wear
      Manufacturer Warranty Brochure:
      Download PDF
      Manufacturer Special Warranty:
      30-Day Customer Satisfaction Trial (2)
      Additional Information:
      (1) Repair voids warranty (2) Must purchase 4, exchange for another set of 4 Continental tires.

      (6 of 9)
      Warranty summary for replacement tires purchased between 03/01/13 and 02/28/14

      Treadlife Warranty:
      None 
      Uniformity Warranty:
      1 Year / first 2/32" of wear (1)
      Workmanship & Materials Warranty:
      6 Years / Free replacement first year or 2/32" of wear, then prorated until 2/32" remaining depth (1)
      Manufacturer's Road Hazard Warranty:
      1 Year / first 2/32" of wear
      Manufacturer Warranty Brochure:
      Download PDF
      Manufacturer Special Warranty:
      30-Day Customer Satisfaction Trial (2)
      Additional Information:
      (1) Puncture repair voids tire/treadwear warranty(2) Exchange for another Continental brand tire

      (7 of 9)
      Warranty summary for replacement tires purchased between 09/01/12 and 02/28/13

      Treadlife Warranty:
      None 
      Uniformity Warranty:
      1 Year / first 2/32" of wear (1)
      Workmanship & Materials Warranty:
      6 Years / Free replacement first year or 2/32" of wear, then prorated until 2/32" remaining depth (1)
      Manufacturer's Road Hazard Warranty:
      1 Year / first 2/32" of wear
      Manufacturer Warranty Brochure:
      Download PDF
      Manufacturer Special Warranty:
      30-Day Customer Satisfaction Trial (2)
      Additional Information:
      (1) Puncture repair voids tire/treadwear warranty(2) Exchange for another Continental brand tire

      (8 of 9)
      Warranty summary for replacement tires purchased between 02/01/12 and 08/31/12

      Treadlife Warranty:
      None 
      Uniformity Warranty:
      1 Year / first 2/32" of wear (1)
      Workmanship & Materials Warranty:
      6 Years / Free replacement first year or 2/32" of wear, then prorated until 2/32" remaining depth (1)
      Manufacturer's Road Hazard Warranty:
      1 Year / first 2/32" of wear
      Manufacturer Warranty Brochure:
      Download PDF
      Manufacturer Special Warranty:
      30-Day Customer Satisfaction Trial (2)
      Additional Information:
      (1) Puncture repair voids tire/treadwear warranty(2) Exchange for another Continental brand tire

      (9 of 9)
      Warranty summary for replacement tires purchased between 06/01/10 and 01/31/12

      Treadlife Warranty:
      None 
      Uniformity Warranty:
      1 Year / first 2/32" of wear (1)
      Workmanship & Materials Warranty:
      6 Years / Free replacement first year or 2/32" of wear, then prorated until 2/32" remaining depth (1)
      Manufacturer's Road Hazard Warranty:
      1 Year / first 2/32" of wear
      Manufacturer Warranty Brochure:
      Download PDF
      Manufacturer Special Warranty:
      30-Day Customer Satisfaction Trial (2)
      Additional Information:
      (1) Tire repair voids warranties. (2) Exchange foranother Continental brand tire.
      Notes

      See official manufacturer's warranty brochure for specific details.

      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 ResultsContinental ContiSportContact 3

      Testing Dunlop's Latest Max Performance Summer Tire (03:37)
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      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.

      Read the full test report.

      Ratings & reviews Continental ContiSportContact 3

      CONSUMER SURVEYS
      Based on 197 submissions of our online survey.
      Average Rating:
      Performance Category: Max Performance Summer
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      • Survey Stats
      • 1,846,271 Total Miles Reported
      • 20 out of 32 in Max Performance Summer Tires
      • 85% vs. best in Max Performance Summer Tires
      Would You Recommend?
      6.1 - Fair
      +
      -
      Wet Performance
      7.9 - Good
      • 7.7 Hydroplaning Resistance
      • 8.0 Wet Traction
      +
      -
      Dry Performance
      8.7 - Excellent
      • 8.7 Cornering Stability
      • 8.9 Dry Traction
      • 8.5 Steering Response
      Winter/Snow Performance
      N/A
      +
      -
      Comfort Performance
      7.5 - Good
      • 7.8 Ride Quality
      • 7.1 Noise
      Treadwear Performance
      6.2 - Fair
      Note: Consumer Survey Ratings are from 0-10 with 10 being the highest.
      CONSUMER REVIEWS

      Media Gallery

      • Testing Dunlop's Latest Max Performance Summer Tire (03:37)
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        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.

        Read the full test report.

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