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Continental CON ContiSportContact 5 235/50R18
Continental CON ContiSportContact 5 235/50R18
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The Continental ContiSportContact 5 in 235/50R18 ships free from ThreePiece.us, with Affirm financing available at checkout and fast delivery from a nationwide warehouse network.
What 235/50R18 means
In the size 235/50R18, 235 is the section width in millimeters (9.25 in), 50 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall stands 50% as tall as the tire is wide, or 117.5 mm (4.63 in) — R denotes radial construction, and 18 is the wheel diameter in inches. That works out to an overall diameter of about 27.25 inches, turning roughly 740 revolutions per mile. Overall diameter is what matters for speedometer accuracy and clearance when you change sizes, so compare it — not just the width — against your current tire.
The service description on this tire decodes to a load index of 97 — a maximum load of 1,609 lbs per tire. The speed symbol V corresponds to a maximum sustained speed of 149 mph.
Specifications
| Size | 235/50R18 |
| Tire Type | High Performance |
| Service Description | 97V |
| Load Index | 97 |
| Speed Rating | V |
| Load Range | SL |
| Section Width (mm) | 235 |
| Aspect Ratio | 50 |
| Overall Diameter (in) | 27.3 |
| Tread Depth (/32") | 9 |
| Treadwear | 420 |
| Traction Grade | AA |
| Temperature Grade | A |
| UTQG | 420AAA |
Frequently asked questions
What does 97V mean on the Continental ContiSportContact 5?
97V breaks down as load index 97 — rated for 1,609 lbs per tire — with a V speed rating, good for a maximum sustained 149 mph.
What kind of tire is the Continental ContiSportContact 5?
The Continental ContiSportContact 5 in 235/50R18 is a high performance tire.
What are the treadwear and warranty ratings on the Continental ContiSportContact 5?
This tire carries a treadwear grade of 420, traction grade AA, temperature grade A under UTQG.
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- BRAND:
- Continental
- Model:
- CON ContiSportContact 5
- Size:
- 235/50R18
- Aspect Ratio:
- 50
- Load Index:
- 97
- Load Range:
- SL
- Section Width:
- 235
- Service Description:
- 97V
- Speed Index:
- V
- Temperature:
- A
- Tire Rim Diameter:
- 27.3
- Tire Type:
- High Performance
- Traction:
- AA
- Tread Wear:
- 420
- Tread Depth:
- 9
- UQTG:
- 420AAA
- Warranty:
- N/A
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