Continental 275/40 R19 101Y ContiSportContact 5 MO 2024

The Continental ContiSportContact 5 275/40 R19 101Y MO is a premium summer performance tyre developed for Mercedes-Benz applications with MO homologation. Its 275 mm width, 40-series profile and 19-inch construction provide a broad contact area designed for precise steering response, controlled cornering and stable high-speed driving. The 101Y specification supports a maximum load of 825 kg per tyre and speeds of up to 300 km/h.

Performance and Handling

The ContiSportContact 5 is designed for drivers who require responsive handling and confident road control from a high-performance summer tyre. Its tread construction is engineered to maintain a stable contact footprint during steering and cornering, helping provide precise directional response. The 275/40 R19 configuration is particularly suited to premium vehicles using wide 19-inch wheels.

Dry and Wet Road Performance

The ContiSportContact 5 combines dry-road handling with wet braking capability. The exact 275/40 R19 101Y MO version carries a wet-grip rating of A on the European tyre label, indicating that wet braking performance is one of the key characteristics of this specification. The same version is rated C for rolling resistance and has an external noise value of 72 dB.

Mercedes-Benz MO Homologation

The MO marking identifies this tyre as a Mercedes-Benz original-equipment homologated specification. This designation is important because the ContiSportContact 5 is available in multiple manufacturer-specific versions, including MO and other OE markings. When replacing an original tyre, matching the required MO specification helps maintain the vehicle manufacturer's intended tyre configuration.

High-Speed Stability

The Y speed rating allows the tyre to be used at speeds up to 300 km/h under the applicable conditions. Combined with the 275 mm tread width and 19-inch wheel diameter, the configuration is designed to provide stable road contact during motorway driving, higher-speed operation and directional changes.

Load Capacity and Construction

Load index 101 corresponds to a maximum load capacity of 825 kg per tyre. The standard-load construction of this specific MO version is designed around the requirements of its Mercedes-Benz application. Drivers should always follow the vehicle manufacturer's recommended tyre pressure, axle load and approved tyre specifications.

Who Should Choose This Tyre?

This Continental specification is suitable for drivers whose Mercedes-Benz vehicle requires a 275/40 R19 101Y summer tyre with MO homologation. It provides a combination of precise steering, wet-road grip, high-speed stability and premium road performance. The exact vehicle-approved size and axle position should be checked before installation. Dwbtyres provides this specification for customers looking to buy car tyres in UAE.

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