Continental ContiSportContact 5 245/35R18, Summer, High Performance tires.

Features and Benefits: Summer weather traction; Enhanced controllability; High speed performance; Continental ContiSportContact 5 TiresThe Continental ContiSportContact 5 is a high performance, summer tire made for passenger vehicles and SUVs. The Black Chilli compound and asymmetric tread design work together to upgrade the summer weather performance. This special Black Chilli compound helps to improve the heat resistance in warm temperatures, which minimizes the pressure placed on the tire. The better road-to-rubber ratio allows the tire to enhance the dry and wet traction. Wider circumferential grooves prevent hydroplaning by dispersing water from the footprint, effectively increasing the wet weather grip. The controllability is also improved with the tread design. The continuous center rib maintains the surface contact at all times, which boosts the steering responsiveness and driving stability. As a result, the tire manages to promote a quick and precise steering response, while the structure is secured as well. The short-chain polymer compound helps to decrease the braking distance, by generating friction during the stopping process. The ideal shoulder block pattern provides additional biting edges in order to firmly grip the road surface while turning. This increases the cornering and maneuvering capability. The Continental ContiSportContact 5 increases the high speed durability. The durable, Black Chilli compound and the stronger internal structure optimize the performing power. Heat build-up is avoided with this compound, which in turn decreases the pressure affecting the tire. The stronger, yet lightweight, construction keeps the ideal tire shape under the high speed pressure. This combination enables the tire to perform at its best high speed capability. This tire model was manufactured as the original equipment tire of select Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Manufacturers recommend changing tires every 10 years. As long as tires are properly stored before they are sold, the year of their manufacture will not shorten their service life.