Description
The Continental ContiSportContact 5 is an ultra-high performance (UHP) summer tire designed for sporty passenger cars and SUVs, renowned for its excellent wet and dry grip, precise handling, and short braking distances. The (MO) marking signifies it is an Original Equipment (OE) approved tire for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The (DOT 2022) indicates the year of manufacture, meaning the tire was produced in 2022.
Key Features & Benefits
- Superior Grip and Handling: The tire features an asymmetrical tread pattern with large macro-blocks on the outer shoulder, which increases the contact area with the road surface. This design adapts optimally to the road, providing enhanced grip, stability, and safety during cornering and acceleration.
- Shorter Braking Distances: It incorporates Continental’s “Black Chili” compound technology. The short-chain polymers in the compound react to the high frequency generated during braking, which helps absorb energy and results in shorter stopping distances on both wet and dry surfaces.
- Fuel Efficiency and Mileage: The Black Chili compound also features long-chain polymers that release absorbed energy more efficiently during constant speed driving, leading to significantly reduced rolling resistance, which improves fuel economy and tyre life.
- Safety Technologies (Optional): Specific variants may include features like ContiSeal™ (a sticky sealant layer to automatically seal tread punctures caused by objects up to 5mm) and SSR™ (Self-Supporting Runflat technology with reinforced sidewalls, allowing temporary driving after a puncture).
- Low Noise: The tread design and specialized compounds help reduce rolling noise for a quieter, more comfortable ride.
