74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
71/100
27 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Continental Sport Contact 3 SSR Run flat vs Yokohama Advan Sport AS — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
Tire B
Yokohama
Yokohama Advan Sport AS
71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
67/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
74/100
12 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental Sport Contact 3 SSR Run flat — better snow, wet and dry. Pick the Yokohama Advan Sport AS if comfort matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Sport Contact 3 SSR Run flat leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Sport Contact 3 SSR Run flat | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 70 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 80 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Sport Contact 3 SSR Run flat leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Sport Contact 3 SSR Run flat | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 58 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 73 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Sport Contact 3 SSR Run flat leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | Sport Contact 3 SSR Run flat | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 60 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Advan Sport AS leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | Sport Contact 3 SSR Run flat | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 78 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 57 | 90 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Sport Contact 3 SSR Run flat | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 76 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Sport Contact 3 SSR Run flat leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Sport Contact 3 SSR Run flat | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Sport Contact 3 SSR Run flat leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Sport Contact 3 SSR Run flat | Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 73 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental Sport Contact 3 SSR Run flat | Yokohama Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 71 |
| Dry | 83 | 77 |
| Wet | 74 | 67 |
| Snow | 87 | 60 |
| Comfort | 58 | 80 |
| Noise | – | 76 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 71 |
| Handling | 74 | 73 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Tire A
71
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Continental Sport Contact 3 SSR is a polarizing run-flat tire that excels in dry handling and steering precision but suffers from significant compromises in ride comfort and wet-weather performance. While many drivers appreciate its sharp turn-in and agility on smooth surfaces, the stiff sidewalls are frequently criticized for creating a harsh, noisy, and jarring experience on uneven or potholed roads.
Pros
- Sharp, responsive steering and agile handling
- Excellent dry-weather grip and road feedback
- Progressive behavior at the limit
- Improved performance compared to some OE run-flat alternatives
Cons
- Extremely harsh and uncomfortable ride quality
- High levels of road noise
- Poor or inconsistent wet-weather traction
- Susceptibility to tramlining and tracking issues
Observations
- Users with smaller, sport-oriented vehicles like the Mini Cooper report that the tire's stiffness can negatively impact suspension compliance and steering stability on rough surfaces.
- Drivers of heavier executive sedans (e.g., BMW 5 Series) frequently report that the tire's rigidity exacerbates road imperfections, leading to increased cabin rattles and potential suspension component wear.
The Yokohama Advan Sport AS is generally regarded as a competent, budget-friendly performance tire that excels in comfort and dry-road handling. While many users appreciate the value proposition and smooth ride quality, there is a notable divide regarding tread longevity and wet-weather performance, with some users reporting premature wear and stability concerns.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price, especially when sourced as discounted inventory
- Smooth and quiet ride quality
- Strong dry-road grip and cornering performance
- Improved acceleration times compared to previous sets
Cons
- Significant concerns regarding rapid tread wear and short lifespan
- Inconsistent performance in wet or cool conditions
- Lack of high-end performance feedback for spirited driving
- Potential for stability issues at highway speeds
Observations
- Users transitioning from run-flat tires to this standard construction report improved ride comfort.
- One user noted superior tread longevity on an electric vehicle compared to their previous Pirelli tires.
- Performance-oriented drivers found the tire insufficient for track-day longevity, noting rapid degradation after limited use.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental Sport Contact 3 SSR Run flat | B · Yokohama Advan Sport AS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Max Performance tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 440 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Continental
71
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 3 SSR Run flat — better snow, wet and dry. Pick the Yokohama Advan Sport AS if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Continental Sport Contact 3 SSR Run flat scores 87 vs 60 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama Advan Sport AS scores 80 vs 58 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental Sport Contact 3 SSR Run flat scores 74 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental Sport Contact 3 SSR Run flat scores 83 vs 77 on dry.
Tire A · Continental Sport Contact 3 SSR Run flat
Tire B · Yokohama Advan Sport AS
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.