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Continental UltraContact Test Results

2023 1 publication

Tested 1 times by independent publications, the Continental UltraContact averages a finish of 7th.

  • 1Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 7thAverage finish
  • 88%Field beaten on average
  • 1Publications
Continental UltraContact

1 test in 2023

The latest test

2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test P7 of 50

Driving safety: The Continental UltraContact is rated as just satisfactory when it comes to driving safety. The UltraContact offers the driver satisfactory feedback on the steering wheel on a dry road, but is still safe at the limit. Thanks to its short braking distance, it can still secure a good overall rating on dry roads. On wet roads, however, the UltraContact does not get more than a satisfactory rating. Although it scores in the braking distance measurements and also in handling with good grip and safe driving characteristics, it falters when it comes to aquaplaning. In the case of longitudinal aquaplaning, he does not get more than a satisfactory result, and in the case of transverse aquaplaning, even more than an adequate result. Environmental balance: In the environmental balance, the UltraContact secures one of the best results in the test. His predicted mileage is classified as very good, and he only just misses a very good rating for wear. The tire also scores with its low weight and low fuel consumption.

Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Record by discipline

Where the Continental UltraContact finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 1 P7 of 50 88% -
Wet
Wet Braking 1 P16 of 50 69% -
Wet Braking - Concrete 1 P16 of 50 69% -
Straight Aqua 1 P46 of 50 8% -
Curved Aquaplaning 1 P46 of 50 8% -
Comfort
Noise 1 P23 of 50 55% -
Tire Weight 1 P9 of 50 84% -
Value
Wear 1 P5 of 50 92% -
Value 1 P20 of 50 61% -
Fuel Consumption 1 P10 of 50 82% -
Abrasion 1 P3 of 50 96% -

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 1 tests. Updated October 28, 2026.

The Continental UltraContact has been tested once, finishing seventh out of 50 in the 2023 ADAC summer tire test. Its predicted mileage of 55,900 miles was not the figure measured: ADAC estimated 55,900 km, fifth in the field, and praised its very high mileage and environmental record. Fuel consumption was 5.7 l/100 km, tenth out of 50, while abrasion was third lowest. On dry roads, it stopped in 37.1 meters, seventh and 3.3% behind the best. ADAC described it as balanced and good on dry roads, with satisfactory steering feedback and safe behavior at the limit.

The exception was aquaplaning resistance. In the same 2023 ADAC test, it ranked 46th in both straight and curved aquaplaning, reaching 76.5 km/h in the straight test and recording 27.5% less lateral acceleration than the best in the curved test. ADAC said it faltered in these conditions and rated its overall wet performance only satisfactory. That should not be taken to mean every wet result was poor: wet braking was 16th out of 50 at 38.3 meters, although that was 11.3% longer than the best distance, and ADAC reported good grip and safe handling. This single test gives no evidence of whether these traits recur elsewhere.

Performance Strengths

  • Tread life Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • Fifth of 50 for predicted wear life at 55,900 km, 2023 ADAC test
    • ADAC praised its very high mileage
  • Dry braking Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • Seventh of 50 at 37.1 meters, 3.3% longer than the best, 2023 ADAC test
    • ADAC praised its short braking distance
  • Rolling resistance Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • Tenth of 50 for fuel consumption at 5.7 l/100 km, 2023 ADAC test

Performance Weaknesses

  • Aquaplaning resistance Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • 46th of 50 in straight aquaplaning at 76.5 km/h, 2023 ADAC test
    • 46th of 50 in curved aquaplaning, with 27.5% less lateral acceleration than the best, 2023 ADAC test
    • ADAC said it faltered in aquaplaning
  • Wet grip Minor in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
    • ADAC rated overall wet performance satisfactory and noted a slight weakness on wet roads in 2023
    • Wet braking was 16th of 50 at 38.3 meters, 11.3% longer than the best, although ADAC described its braking and handling grip as good

Every test, newest first 1

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2023 1 test
P7 of 50 Beat 88% of the field

2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test

ADAC 205/55 R16

Driving safety: The Continental UltraContact is rated as just satisfactory when it comes to driving safety. The UltraContact offers the driver satisfactory feedback on the steering wheel on a dry road, but is still safe at the limit. Thanks to its short braking distance, it can still secure a good overall rating on dry roads. On wet roads, however, the UltraContact does not get more than a satisfactory rating. Although it scores in the braking distance measurements and also in handling with good grip and safe driving characteristics, it falters when it comes to aquaplaning. In the case of longitudinal aquaplaning, he does not get more than a satisfactory result, and in the case of transverse aquaplaning, even more than an adequate result. Environmental balance: In the environmental balance, the UltraContact secures one of the best results in the test. His predicted mileage is classified as very good, and he only just misses a very good rating for wear. The tire also scores with its low weight and low fuel consumption.

WinnerGoodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

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