Description
Product Identification & Context
The 255/40R18 Continental Sport Contact 5 Ssr (*) Runflat 95Y is a verified Ultra-High Performance (UHP) Tyre built for larger wheels, higher speed ratings and responsive road handling on performance-focused vehicles. The important ranking entities are tyre size, brand, pattern, load index and speed rating.
Technical Search Equivalents
This tyre size may be searched as 255/40R18, 2554018, 255 40 18, 255-40-18, 255/40/18. These formats identify the same width, profile and rim-diameter structure.
Load Profile & Threshold Constraints
Load Index 95 supports a maximum carrying capacity of 690 kg per tyre. Speed Rating Y is rated up to 300 km/h.
Verified Vehicle Compatibility
Commonly fitted to vehicles requiring 255/40R18 specifications. Always confirm the vehicle placard, rim size and required load rating before fitting.
Tyre Category Relevance
As a Ultra-High Performance (UHP) Tyre, the Continental Sport Contact 5 Ssr (*) Runflat should be compared against tyres in the same category. Size, load rating, speed rating, rim diameter and vehicle use must remain the deciding factors.
Technical Queries & Insights
Is the Continental Sport Contact 5 Ssr (*) Runflat in size 255/40R18 suitable for South African conditions?
It is categorized as a ultra-high performance (uhp) tyre. Suitability depends on the vehicle placard, wheel size, road conditions and required load rating.
What vehicles commonly use 255/40R18?
Commonly fitted to vehicles requiring 255/40R18 specifications. Always confirm the vehicle placard, rim size and required load rating before fitting.
What do the technical indices 95Y mean?
Load Index 95 supports a maximum carrying capacity of 690 kg per tyre. Speed Rating Y is rated up to 300 km/h.
