Touring Bike Tire Comparison:
Continental Contact Urban 2022 vs
Continental Top Contact II 2015
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Static Grip Test Results
- Conclusion
- Continental Contact Urban
- Continental Top Contact II *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other touring bike tires
(100% is best)
(100% is best)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts
Manufacturer Specifications
Manufacturer Specs | ||
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Brand | Continental | Continental |
Model | Contact Urban | Top Contact II |
Year | 2022 | 2015 |
Supplied By | Bought in store | Supplied by Continental |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
New or Used | New | New |
Mileage | 0 km | 0 km |
Price Range | Med | High |
Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com |
Manufacturer Part Number | 0150351 | 0100441 |
TPI | 3/180 | 3/180 |
Compound | PureGrip | |
Bead | Wire | Folding |
ETRTO | 40-622 | 37-622 |
Size Inch | 28" | 28" |
Width mm | 40 | 37 |
Specified Weight | 545 grams | 600 grams |
Min Air Pressure | 58 psi | 50 psi |
Max Air Pressure | 94 psi | 88 psi |
Made In | Members Only | Members Only |
Available Sizes | 28-622 (700x28c) 32-622 (700x32c) 35-622 (700x35c) 37-622 (700x37c) 40-622 (700x40c) 42-622 (700x42c) 47-622 (700x47c) 50-622 (700x50c) 55-622 (700x55c) 42-584 (650x42b) 50-584 (650x50b) 55-584 (650x55c) 47-559 50-559 55-559 32-406 42-406 50-406 35-349 | 47-622 (28x1.75) 42-622 (28x1.60) 37-622 (28x1.40) 50-559 (26x2.00) |
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Size and Weight Measurements
Size and Weight Measurements | ||
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Model | Contact Urban | Top Contact II |
Specified Weight | 545 grams | 600 grams |
Measured Weight | 538 grams | 584 grams |
Measured Width Casing | 39 mm (un-round) | 37 mm (un-round) |
Measured Height | 38 mm (un-round) | 35 mm (un-round) |
Tread Depth | 1.3 mm | 2.5 mm |
Total Tire Thickness Center | 4.4 mm | 4.4 mm |
Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 60 psi / 4 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim. |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
Rolling Resistance Test Results | ||
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Model | Contact Urban | Top Contact II |
Spin Up Video | YouTube | No Video |
Inner Tube | Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl) | Conti Tour 28 (170 gr butyl) |
Rolling Resistance 90 PSI / 6 Bar |
No Data | Members Only |
Rolling Resistance 75 PSI / 5 Bar |
16.9 Watts CRR: 0.00507 | 22.1 Watts CRR: 0.00662 |
Rolling Resistance 60 PSI / 4 Bar |
18.4 Watts CRR: 0.00552 | 24.2 Watts CRR: 0.00725 |
Rolling Resistance 45 PSI / 3 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
Rolling Resistance 30 PSI / 2 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
All numbers are for a single tire at a speed of 29 km/h / 18 mph and a load of 42.5 kg / 94 lbs. Use the formula: RR (Watts) = CRR * speed (m/s) * load (N) to calculate rolling resistance at a given speed and load. |
Puncture Resistance Test Results
Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | ||
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Model | Contact Urban | Top Contact II |
Total Puncture Score Tread | 95 Points | 95 Points |
Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Total Tire Thickness | 4.4 mm | 4.4 mm |
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Members Only | Members Only |
Static Grip Test Results
Static Grip Test Results (higher is better) | ||
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Model | Contact Urban | Top Contact II |
Wet Grip Average | 81 Points | No Data |
Wet Grip Center | Members Only | Members Only |
Wet Grip Edge | Members Only | Members Only |
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 Tour/E-Bike grip test rim width = 23.0 mm |
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Conclusion
Conclusion | ||
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Model | Contact Urban | Top Contact II |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
Verdict | Highly Recommended | Recommended |
Rating | 5.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | Ad Amazon.com |
- Continental Contact Urban
- Continental Top Contact II *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other touring bike tires(100% is fastest - lightest - thickest - strongest)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts