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Continental UltraContact NXT - Test Results

Test Statistics

2

Tests Completed

1st

Average Position

1st

Best Result

1st

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across two 2025 summer tests, the Continental UltraContact NXT is a consistent overall winner (1st/7 in Motor's low-rolling-resistance AA test and 1st/6 in AMS's sustainability test), driven primarily by outstanding wet-grip performance and strong, confidence-inspiring handling. It repeatedly posts class-leading wet braking and is regularly near the top for dry dynamics and refinement, creating a very well-rounded performance profile in mixed conditions.

The main performance caveat is efficiency consistency: rolling resistance is excellent in the AMS test (2nd, +7% from best) but notably weak in the Motor AA-focused test (6th, +20.1% from best). Aquaplaning resistance is also more mid-pack than its core wet-braking/handling strengths, typically placing 3rd-4th in both straight and curved aquaplaning metrics.

Performance Strengths
  • Wet Weather Braking & Grip Strong
    • 1st place wet braking in 2025 Motor test (50.2 m, 1/7)
    • 1st place wet braking in 2025 AMS test (31.5 m, 1/6)
    • 1st place wet handling in 2025 Motor test (84.6 s, 1/7) and 1st place wet circle (0.841, 1/7)
  • Dry Handling & Overall Dynamics Moderate
    • 1st place dry handling in 2025 Motor test (52.5 s, 1/7) and 1st place subjective dry handling (7.1 pts, 1/7)
    • 2nd place dry handling in 2025 AMS test (107.1 km/h, +0.3% from best, 2/6)
    • Dry braking remains competitive: 3rd in 2025 Motor (+1.4% from best) and 2nd in 2025 AMS (+3.1% from best)
  • Comfort & Noise Refinement Moderate
    • 1st place subjective comfort in 2025 Motor test (7 pts, 1/7)
    • 2nd place noise in 2025 Motor (63.8 dB, +0.6% from best) and 2nd in 2025 AMS (71 dB, +0.7% from best)
  • Overall Competitiveness / Awards Strong
    • Overall winner in 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) tire test (1/7)
    • Overall winner in 2025 AMS Sustainability tire test (1/6)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Rolling Resistance / Energy Efficiency Consistency Moderate
    • 6th place rolling resistance in 2025 Motor test (6.58 kg/t, +20.1% from best, 6/7)
    • While improved in 2025 AMS (2nd, 6.1 kg/t, +7% from best), the spread across tests indicates inconsistency versus best-in-class efficiency
  • Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight & Curved) Moderate
    • 2025 Motor: straight aquaplaning 4th (+3.4% from best) and curved aquaplaning 4th (+7.7% from best)
    • 2025 AMS: straight aquaplaning 3rd (+5.6% from best) and curved aquaplaning 3rd (+5.4% from best)

Test History

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2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tire Test

2025

The Continental UltraContact NXT emerges as the overall winner, demonstrating exceptional balance across nearly all testing criteria. It dominates wet performance categories with best-in-class wet ...
Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Rolling Resistance
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2025 AMS Sustainability Tire Test

2025

The Continental emerged as a joint test winner, featuring an exceptionally balanced overall performance. It achieves sustainability through innovative production methods, using natural rubber, bio-...
Strong:
Noise, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking, Wet Circle
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