The circumferential grooves in the tread pattern help evacuate water from beneath the tire, increasing its resistance to hydroplaning. This also greatly enhances the tire's wet traction.

The tire's maximized contact with the road allows extra control and power, shortening the braking distance and making the tire safer. This constant road contact also helps reduce the road noise heard in the cabin of the vehicle, making the driving experience enjoyable.

The asymmetric tread pattern offers exact precision and driving solidity, while also increasing the tire's balance, cornering ability and traction. The ContiSportContact 3's low rolling resistance combined with the lower weight of the tire compound provide faster acceleration, greatly increasing the tire's performance.