CONTACT Plus vs Ultra Sport III review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Continental CONTACT Plus vs Continental Ultra Sport III tyres. Both manufactured by the same brand Continental, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Continental CONTACT Plus is better for Urban/Tour activities, Continental Ultra Sport III is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to Race Tires activities.

CONTACT Plus

Ultra Sport III

An allrounder on any type of roads and paths that enhances every bike. Thanks to the plus in puncture protection, nobody will be left behind with a flat tire.ECE-R75-certified, designated for usage on e-bikes up to 50km/h.

Completely renewed, sporting a dynamic tread pattern design.Matches with a race bike, as well as a classic city road bike.Available in a wide range of dimensions and colors.

All you would expect from a comfortable tire

Modern tire for those new to road cycling

An allrounder on any type of roads and paths that enhances every bike. Thanks to the plus in puncture protection, nobody will be left behind with a flat tire.ECE-R75-certified, designated for usage on e-bikes up to 50km/h.

Completely renewed, sporting a dynamic tread pattern design.Matches with a race bike, as well as a classic city road bike.Available in a wide range of dimensions and colors.

Features

E50
Suitable for E-Bikes
For our E-Bike tire we fall back on over 100 years’ experience with moped and motorcycle tires. All of our city/trekking tires are rated to a standard speed of at least 25 km/h. Those tires marked e50 are also certified for S-Pedelecs. With their high quality structure, puncture protection is high and the rolling resistance is low offering protection from premature wear brought about by the additional driving force.
SafetyPlus
The specialist tire for fast e-bikes and rental bikes
For E-bikes, we have combined the SafetySystem Breaker with a highly elastic material. The result is an extremely puncture and cut resistant casing which, thanks to its high elasticity, gives especially low rolling resistance, saving battery power and the environment. The breaker also meets the demands of the higher speed e-bikes, of up to 50 km/h. The breaker is also adapted for the higher acceleration torque of e-bikes as well as the faster cornering speeds. The specialist tire for fast e-bikes and rental bikes.

Features

PureGrip Compound
The advanced new compound
Based on activated silica compounds, this technology was originally intended as an performance level compound, but after intensive development at our Korbach Research and Development Department Facility, an advanced new compound with outstanding grip and cross-country properties was developed. This new rubber mix, given the self explanatory name “PureGrip”, is ranked just behind our BlackChili Compound and is being used in our performance products both in the road and mountain bike sectors. Whilst providing great grip, it is also long lasting and highly durable – both characteristics of Continental tires, which are exclusively manufactured in the factory in Hefei (Asia).
E25
Suitable for E-Bikes
For our E-Bike tyre we fall back on over 100 years’ experience with moped and motorcycle tires. All of our city/trekking tires are rated to a standard speed of at least 25 km/h. Those tires marked e50 are also certified for S-Pedelecs. With their high quality structure, puncture protection is high and the rolling resistance is low offering protection from premature wear brought about by the additional driving force.

Usage

Technologies

Specifications

"28"

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ETRTO: 42 - 635 Dimension: 28 X 1 1/2 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1070 PSI: 65

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ETRTO: 47 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.75 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1150 PSI: 58

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ETRTO: 42 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.60 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1050 PSI: 73

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ETRTO: 40 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1.50 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1025 PSI: 94

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ETRTO: 37 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 3/8 X 1 5/8 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 980 PSI: 85

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ETRTO: 32 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 1/4 X 1 3/4 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 750 PSI: 85

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ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 28 X 1 5/8 X 1 1/8 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 645 PSI: 102

"27.5"

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ETRTO: 42 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 1 1/2 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 990 PSI: 65

"26"

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ETRTO: 47 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1.75 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 1040 PSI: 58

"24"

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ETRTO: 47 - 507 Dimension: 24 X 1.75 Technology: SafetyPlus Breaker Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black Reflex TPI: 3/180 g: 940 PSI: 58

Specifications

"27"

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ETRTO: 32 - 630 Dimension: 27 X 1 1/4 Technology: Performance Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 415 PSI: 102

"28"

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ETRTO: 32 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 32C Technology: Performance Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 410 PSI: 102

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ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 28C Technology: Performance Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 295 PSI: 116

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ETRTO: 28 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 28C Technology: Performance Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 365 PSI: 116

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ETRTO: 25 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 25C Technology: Performance Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/red skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 270 PSI: 123

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ETRTO: 25 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 25C Technology: Performance Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/white skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 270 PSI: 123

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ETRTO: 25 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 25C Technology: Performance Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/green skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 270 PSI: 123

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ETRTO: 25 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 25C Technology: Performance Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/blue skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 270 PSI: 123

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ETRTO: 25 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 25C Technology: Performance Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/yellow skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 270 PSI: 123

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ETRTO: 25 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 25C Technology: Performance Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 265 PSI: 123

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ETRTO: 25 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 25C Technology: Performance Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 335 PSI: 123

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ETRTO: 23 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 23C Technology: Performance Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/yellow skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 255 PSI: 123

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ETRTO: 23 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 23C Technology: Performance Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/white skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 255 PSI: 123

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ETRTO: 23 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 23C Technology: Performance Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/blue skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 255 PSI: 123

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ETRTO: 23 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 23C Technology: Performance Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/green skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 255 PSI: 123

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ETRTO: 23 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 23C Technology: Performance Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/red skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 255 PSI: 123

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ETRTO: 23 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 23C Technology: Performance Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 320 PSI: 123

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ETRTO: 23 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 23C Technology: Performance Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 245 PSI: 123

"27.5"

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ETRTO: 28 - 584 Dimension: 650 X 28B Technology: Performance Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 345 PSI: 116

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ETRTO: 28 - 584 Dimension: 650 X 28B Technology: Performance Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 275 PSI: 116

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ETRTO: 25 - 584 Dimension: 650 X 25B Technology: Performance Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 315 PSI: 123

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ETRTO: 25 - 584 Dimension: 650 X 25B Technology: Performance Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 250 PSI: 123

CONTACT Plus vs Ultra Sport III review

Features

E50

SafetyPlus

Features

PureGrip Compound

E25

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

"28"

"27.5"

"26"

"24"

Specifications

"27"

"28"

"27.5"