Continental SportContact 2 SSR Run Flat review
The Continental SportContact 2 SSR is a polarizing run-flat tire that generally offers superior grip and comfort compared to older generation run-flat competitors like the Bridgestone Potenza. While many users appreciate its wet and dry performance, the tire's aging design is frequently criticized for uneven wear patterns, road noise, and a harsh ride quality on lower-profile fitments.
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Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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The Continental SportContact 2 SSR is a polarizing run-flat tire that generally offers superior grip and comfort compared to older generation run-flat competitors like the Bridgestone Potenza. While many users appreciate its wet and dry performance, the tire's aging design is frequently criticized for uneven wear patterns, road noise, and a harsh ride quality on lower-profile fitments.
Pros
- Strong wet and dry traction performance
- Improved ride comfort compared to competing run-flat brands
- Respectable tread longevity for some users
- Reliable handling characteristics
Cons
- Tendency for uneven tread wear
- Increased road noise as the tire ages
- Harsh ride quality on low-profile, staggered setups
- Dated design compared to modern tire iterations
Worth knowing
- Users with higher-profile 16-inch tires report significantly better ride comfort than those using low-profile, staggered setups on BMW 3-series models.
- Drivers of E90/E92 BMW chassis report mixed experiences, with some noting premature or uneven wear on both front and rear axles.