Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV
WatchThe Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV is a Ultra High Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to SUV and 4x4s.
Expected Mileage
21,841
miles
Medium Confidence
37
Reviews
71%
Average
610,057
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2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test
1st/8
265/60 R18 • 2018
Excellent balanced performance, accurate steering, short braking in the dry and wet.
Average traction in mud.
Test winner.
2016 Autobild 4x4 / SUV Tyre Test
1st/7
255/55 R19 • 2016
A well balanced tyre with short braking in the dry and wey, and surprisingly good traction on grass
High noise level, expensive and relatively low lateral stability on wet surfaces
Exemplary
2015 Off Road SUV 4x4 Tyre Test
2nd/9
255/55 R18 • 2015
Good results on dry and wet surfaces
High noise level
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Top 3 Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV Reviews
Given 97%
while driving a
BMW X5
(315/35 R20)
on mostly motorways
for 27,000 average miles
These were fitted to the rear of my BMW X5 40d m sport and they have today been replaced after covering 27,000 miles yes you have read that right. A brilliant tyre with excellent wear rate on a heavy SUV and although mainly motorway I dont drive like a grandad either. These are also run flat.
Given 76%
while driving a
Skoda Kodiaq 2.0 TSI RS
(235/45 R20)
on a combination of roads
for 17,400 spirited miles
Factory fit on a Skoda Kodiaq. Great ride/handling balance. Solid tyre in wet or dry. Lasted for 28,000km before I replaced. Noisy when worn but wet & dry traction remained strong. Replaced with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV which is better across most areas except handling - but thats a trade-off for better ride comfort.
Given 48%
while driving a
Audi Q5 TFSI e
(225/45 R20)
on mostly town
for 14,000 average miles
Grip in dry and wet was acceptable if nothing special. The reason I wrote this review is to say that the wear has been appalling at 14000 miles before needing replacements on my Audi Q5 TFSI-e. These were fitted as OEM from new but I won't be putting any continentals back on it. I had a similar issue with the OEM continentals on my Audi Q2 which lasted about 13000 miles before needing new ones.
Latest Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV Reviews
Given 73%
while driving a
Volkswagen Tiguan
(235/55 R18)
on mostly motorways
for 21,000 spirited miles
Overall well balanced tyre. Dry grip on smooth roads limited, Traction control comes on regulary with acceleration in first gear on country roads that have a bit of blown dust on.
Never had a puncture in two sets that lasted average 34000 km each.. The tyres are noisy on smooth roads. Lateral traction very good. Good load carry capacity with limited pressure growth with load.
Cornering well balanced - overall happy with their performance.
Never had a puncture in two sets that lasted average 34000 km each.. The tyres are noisy on smooth roads. Lateral traction very good. Good load carry capacity with limited pressure growth with load.
Cornering well balanced - overall happy with their performance.
Given 70%
while driving a
Kia Motors Sportage
(245/45 R19)
on mostly motorways
for 29 easy going miles
I bit noisy.
It reaches it's legal limit at 20,000km
Make steering a bit heavy.
Overpriced
Overall good grip both dry and wet conditions
Given 46%
while driving a
Audi Q5
(245/45 R19)
on mostly motorways
for 16,000 average miles
Initially I thought the tyres would be fine but shocked at 16k to see just about legal.
This on a new 2021 Q5 diesel.
On my previous A4 Quattro cars usually got around 24k. £608 for the four tyres.
Any other longer wearing SUV tyres suitable?
Given 73%
while driving a
Audi Q5
(255/45 R20)
on a combination of roads
for 16,000 average miles
Had these tyres on my Audi Q5 since new. Tyres are AO Equipment and done 16k miles and fronts down to 2m and rears to around 3.5mm. Been impressed with the tyre wear and the performance of them on all characteristics. First 4x4 so changing tyres all to a different brand for set up so will see how they go and report on them.
Given 76%
while driving a
Mercedes Benz GLA180
(235/50 R18)
on a combination of roads
for 45,900 spirited miles
The wear rate is impressive, end of life is around 74000km. Comfort is good,
Hyundai Tucson
(245/45 R19)
on mostly country roads
for 11,000 easy going miles
Fitted to Hyundai Tucson Premium - lasted no more than 11,000m and I am a careful driver who rarely gets over 70mph on the motorway - it’s is my age - 70! Will never fit these tyres again!
Given 39%
while driving a
Kia Motors Sportage
(225/60 R17)
on mostly town
for 12,000 easy going miles
Supplied new on car, shocking wear
Given 77%
while driving a
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2.0 BiTDi 240HP
(255/40 R20)
on mostly motorways
for 27,000 spirited miles
I have driven these tyres for 45.000 Km's on a VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 BiTDi 240HP DSG7 R-Line 7seater. Very satisfying tyre, factory fitment as oem tyre. Only negative is the rather fast wear of it, you can calculate around 1mm wear every 8-9.000 Km's. Max life is 40-45.000 Km's. Also, the Seal Inside technology of Continental, gives you a rather peace of mind state on the road.
Given 76%
while driving a
Opel Insignia B
(235/50 R18)
on a combination of roads
for 19,200 average miles
This is just a mid-life update. At 31,000 km the tread si worn to 5 mm (= 1 mm per 10,000 km). So, they might get to 55,000-60,000 km until worn down to 2 mm. My driving is mostly city with occasional longer motorway trips. The tyres feel a bit noisier but otherwise still great in all aspects. Nowadays I would probably buy some newer tyre since SportContact 5 is slightly old but otherwise I would recommend them anytime.
Given 64%
while driving a
Hyundai Tucson
(245/45 R19 W)
on a combination of roads
for 14,000 easy going miles
Very good in the dry, good in the wet , a smooth ride , but have to say only 14000 miles on a set on the front hardly seems value to me, also I believe these only come with 7 mm tread on them compared to 8 mm on most other brands. I still have the same original tyres on the rear of car and now the second set on the front are due to be replaced...I would love to know what tyres others have found that work better or last longer,
Given 83%
while driving a
Volkswagen Tiguan
(235/55 R18 V)
on mostly country roads
for 50,000 average miles
My 66 plate Tiguan came with these tyres. The front tyres were swapped out at 27,000 miles (with Avon ZX7's). I put the Contisports on the back axle and they are still there at c.3mm and just over 50,000 miles! I am now looking at whether to replace the front ZX7's (which will have done c.23,000 miles) with Contisports again, though I think the extra mileage from them doesn't justify the extra £30 a tyre.
Given 83%
while driving a
Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 170hp
(225/45 R17)
on mostly town
for 28 average miles
Great tyre - handles really well. Very little road noise. Good comfortable ride. Very good breaking - have had to pull up sharply a couple of times and the tyre has really responded. For an expensive tyre though, I am a little disappointed with the total kilometers (just 45,000km). I have regularly rotated the tyres, kept them balanced and front end aligned. I don't think they have had any tough driving conditions, and so the only reason I probably won't buy them again, is I'd like a tyre with better mileage.
