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Continental UltraContact NXT - Test Results

Test Statistics

3

Tests Completed

1st

Average Position

1st

Best Result

2nd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across three summer tests, the Continental UltraContact NXT shows consistently elite overall performance (average overall position 1.3), driven primarily by outstanding wet safety and strong, confidence-inspiring handling. It won both 2025 tests (1/7 Motor low rolling resistance test; 1/6 AMS sustainability test) and placed 2/10 in the 2026 Auto Žurnál eco test, repeatedly delivering class-leading wet braking and near-top wet/dry dynamic results.

The main limitation is efficiency/rolling resistance consistency: while it was strong in two tests (2/10 in 2026; 2/6 in 2025 AMS), it performed poorly in the Motor “AA/low rolling resistance” field (6/7, +20.1% from best), suggesting variability by spec/test set or a trade-off versus its wet/dry grip focus. Aquaplaning resistance is generally mid-pack rather than class-leading, with recurring 3rd-6th placements despite otherwise strong wet metrics.

Performance Strengths
  • Wet Weather Braking & Safety Strong
    • 1st place wet braking in 2026 Auto Žurnál test: 47.2 m (1/10)
    • 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)
  • Dry Handling / Dynamic Performance Strong
    • 1st place dry handling in 2025 Motor test: 52.5 s (1/7) and subjective dry handling 7.1 pts (1/7)
    • 2nd place dry handling in 2025 AMS test: 107.1 km/h (2/6, +0.3% from best)
    • 2nd place dry braking in 2026 Auto Žurnál test: 37 m (2/10, +6.3% from best)
  • Overall Test Results / All-round Balance Strong
    • Overall winner in 2025 Motor test (1/7)
    • Overall winner in 2025 AMS sustainability test (1/6)
    • 2nd overall in 2026 Auto Žurnál eco summer test (2/10)
  • Comfort & Noise Refinement Moderate
    • 1st place subjective comfort in 2025 Motor test: 7 pts (1/7)
    • 2nd place subjective comfort in 2026 Auto Žurnál test: 6.5 pts (2/10)
    • Noise consistently near-top: 2nd in 2025 Motor (63.8 dB, +0.6% from best) and 2nd in 2025 AMS (71 dB, +0.7% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Rolling Resistance / Energy Efficiency Consistency Moderate
    • 6th place rolling resistance in 2025 Motor test: 6.58 kg/t (6/7, +20.1% from best)
    • Despite strong results elsewhere, only mid-to-near-top in other tests: 2nd in 2026 Auto Žurnál (0.587 kg/t, 2/10, +9.5%) and 2nd in 2025 AMS (6.1 kg/t, 2/6, +7%)
  • Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight & Curved) Moderate
    • 2026 Auto Žurnál: straight aquaplaning 5/10 (74.5 km/h, +8.6%) and curved aquaplaning 6/10 (2.9 m/s², +15.9%)
    • 2025 Motor: straight aquaplaning 4/7 (74.1 km/h, +3.4%) and curved aquaplaning 4/7 (2.75 m/s², +7.7%)
    • 2025 AMS: straight aquaplaning 3/6 (73.8 km/h, +5.6%) and curved aquaplaning 3/6 (2.78 m/s², +5.4%)
  • Wet Handling (ultimate pace vs leaders) Minor
    • 2026 Auto Žurnál wet handling: 4/10 (87 s, +4.1% from best)
    • 2025 AMS wet handling: 4/6 (78.4 km/h, +0.6% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

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2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Hankook iON Evo

Continental UltraContact NXT finished second overall as the lightest tyre tested (9.47 kg) and was highlighted as an ecologically focused "ultra-marathoner" designed to endure high mileage despite ...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking, Energy Consumption, Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking
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2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre 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 Tyre 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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