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Continental UltraContact Car Tyre
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Continental Ultra Contact
205/55 R16 W (91)

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4.6/5
(488 reviews)
Excellent Grip in Wet
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Product description & features

The Continental UltraContact are Car Tyres that are available to order online today.

Featuring Continental's Yellow Chilli tread compound, the UltraContact has been developed to deliver ultra high mileage, whilst also providing high levels of safety. With a high level of sipes on the tyre's tread block, the UltraContact performs highly in wet conditions - with reduced braking and risk of aquaplaning. 

The use of Continental's 'UltraShield' casing technology allows the UltraContact to provide motorists with increased damage protection from every day driving, for a longer lifespan - without sacrificing on the overall ride comfort of the tyre.

The Continental Ultra Contact - 205/55 R16 W is a summer tyre.

Ratings & Reviews

There are
488
reviews of the Continental Ultra Contact

488
total ratings, with
245
review comments
Overall rating
4.6/5
(488 reviews)
5 star
72%
4 star
25%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
1 star
1%
Overall rating of my tyres
4.6/5
I would buy the same tyres again
4.6/5
The car feels better to drive
4.1/5
The tyres were value for money
4.3/5
Customer images
Image #1; Continental UltraContact, 235/45 R19 V; Ford Kuga
Image #2; Continental UltraContact, 225/60 R17 H; Kia Sportage
Image #3; Continental UltraContact, 225/60 R17 H; Kia Sportage
Image #4; Continental UltraContact, 195/45 R16 V; Ford Fiesta
Image #5; Continental UltraContact, 195/50 R16 V; Toyota Yaris
Image #6; Continental UltraContact, 195/50 R16 V; Toyota Yaris
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Tyre review for Continental UltraContact 205/55 R16 V
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  • Reviewed on: 25/08/2023
  • Purchased on: 01/06/2023
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
Good grip, less body roll, and reduced tyre noise.
Tyre review for Continental UltraContact 205/40 R17 W
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  • Reviewed on: 13/03/2025
  • Purchased on: 10/12/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,500
Brilliant grip in dry and wet is excellent with very little drop off with wear.
Tyre review for Continental UltraContact 225/60 R18 H
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  • Reviewed on: 10/03/2025
  • Purchased on: 09/12/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
General performance I am very happy with. Although I feel my fuel efficiency has declined
Tyre review for Continental UltraContact 225/60 R17 H
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  • Reviewed on: 05/03/2025
  • Purchased on: 04/12/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 3,500
Performing well , reduced noise levels
Tyre review for Continental UltraContact 195/50 R16 V
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  • Reviewed on: 28/02/2025
  • Purchased on: 06/12/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
They are a good all rounder.
Tyre review for Continental UltraContact 225/60 R17 H
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  • Reviewed on: 15/01/2025
  • Purchased on: 23/10/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,000
Much better than the Avon on steering.
Tyre review for Continental UltraContact 195/55 R16 V
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  • Reviewed on: 09/01/2025
  • Purchased on: 10/10/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,500
Very well especially in the rain snow and ice currently.
Tyre review for Continental UltraContact 235/45 R19 V
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  • Reviewed on: 05/01/2025
  • Purchased on: 05/10/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
Seems to perform well in all weather
Image #1; Continental UltraContact, 235/45 R19 V; Ford Kuga
Tyre review for Continental UltraContact 225/40 R18 W
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  • Reviewed on: 20/12/2024
  • Purchased on: 05/09/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,000
Excellent not a problem
Tyre review for Continental UltraContact 205/60 R16 H
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  • Reviewed on: 20/12/2024
  • Purchased on: 06/09/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,500
They offer very good grip, and are noticeably quieter than the previous mid range models I had fitted.
Tyre review for Continental UltraContact 205/40 R17 V
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  • Reviewed on: 06/12/2024
  • Purchased on: 06/09/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
I feel secure with the grip
Tyre review for Continental UltraContact 195/55 R15 H
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Driver’s 2nd review
  • Reviewed on: 03/12/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 3,000
Good performance in wet weather and dry conditions as well. Good overall and I would buy them again when I need them replaced.
Driver’s 1st review
  • Reviewed on: 27/02/2024
  • Purchased on: 05/12/2023
  • Approx. miles driven: 700
Good performance so far and they seem to handle well in wet weather and dry conditions. Haven't tried in snow conditions but from previous experience they should be good.
Tyre review for Continental UltraContact 215/50 R18 W
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Driver’s 2nd review
  • Reviewed on: 18/11/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 5,500
Excellent tyres, makes me feel safe in all conditions
Driver’s 1st review
  • Reviewed on: 05/02/2024
  • Purchased on: 06/11/2023
  • Approx. miles driven: 800
Very good, holds the road well and a lot quieter.
Tyre review for Continental UltraContact 225/60 R17 H
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  • Reviewed on: 08/11/2024
  • Purchased on: 20/06/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 3,500
Very satisfied with their performance on all road surfaces and in all weather conditions.
Image #1; Continental UltraContact, 225/60 R17 H; Kia Sportage
Image #2; Continental UltraContact, 225/60 R17 H; Kia Sportage
Tyre review for Continental UltraContact 195/55 R15 H
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  • Reviewed on: 08/11/2024
  • Purchased on: 21/06/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,000
Far better than previous no-brand tyres
Tyre review for Continental UltraContact 215/45 R18 W
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  • Reviewed on: 23/10/2024
  • Purchased on: 27/03/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
They are performing well.
Tyre review for Continental UltraContact 195/50 R16 V
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Driver’s 3rd review
  • Reviewed on: 11/10/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 7,000
They perform well under all conditions throughout the 18 month and are well suited to the Jaguar.
Driver’s 2nd review
  • Reviewed on: 12/04/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 3,000
Driver’s 1st review
  • Reviewed on: 07/07/2023
  • Purchased on: 14/04/2023
  • Approx. miles driven: 500
Good comfortable ride and handling
Tyre review for Continental UltraContact 185/65 R15 T
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  • Reviewed on: 03/10/2024
  • Purchased on: 05/02/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 3,000
Having been a long time user of Michelin on French cars, I can say that these tyres give me more reassurance in very wet conditions and are brilliant in the dry.
Tyre review for Continental UltraContact 205/45 R17 W
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  • Reviewed on: 26/09/2024
  • Purchased on: 26/06/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 800
Very good reliable tyres would choose them again.
Tyre review for Continental UltraContact 195/55 R15 H
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  • Reviewed on: 19/09/2024
  • Purchased on: 28/10/2023
  • Approx. miles driven: 6,500
Yes very much better specially in serfice water.
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