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Continental ContiSportContact 5 P Test Results

Tested 2010 to 2017 7 publications

Tested 12 times by independent publications, the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P has taken 7 test wins with an average finish of 2nd.

  • 12Independent tests
  • 7Test wins
  • 10Podium finishes
  • 2ndAverage finish
  • 82%Field beaten on average
  • 7Publications
Continental ContiSportContact 5 P

12 tests, 2010 to 2017

0%50%100%201020112012201420152017Average 82%2010 Auto Bild Ultra High Performance Tyre Test (2010): P1 of 6, Beat 100% of the field2010 Sport Auto Ultra High Performance Tyre Test (2010): P2 of 11, Beat 90% of the field2010 EVO FWD Tyre Test (2010): P1 of 9, Beat 100% of the field2011 Subjective shootout - 255/40 R19 Max Performance Summer Tyres (2011): P2 of 3, Beat 50% of the field2011 Autoreview Max Performance Summer Tyre Test (2011): P1 of 9, Beat 100% of the field2012 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test (2012): P7 of 9, Beat 25% of the field2012 Auto Bild 20 inch Tyre Test (2012): P1 of 8, Beat 100% of the field2014 Auto Review Max Performance Tyre Test (2014): P1 of 7, Beat 100% of the field2015 Auto Bild Performance Tyre Test (2015): P5 of 7, Beat 33% of the field2015 Sport Auto 235/35 R19 UHP Tyre Test (2015): P2 of 7, Beat 83% of the field2015 Australian Motor 235/35 R19 Tyre Test (2015): P1 of 8, Beat 100% of the field2017 Motor Mag UHP Tyre Test (2017): P1 of 9, Beat 100% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 82%
The latest test

2017 Motor Mag UHP Tyre Test P1 of 9

Strong: Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking

Record by discipline

Where the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 1 P1 of 9 100% 1
Dry Handling 1 P2 of 9 88% -
Wet
Wet Braking 1 P1 of 9 100% 1

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Bridgestone Potenza S001 6 shared: 5 ahead, 1 behind 6 5 1 - 83%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 6 shared: 5 ahead, 1 behind 6 5 1 - 83%
Pirelli P Zero 6 shared: 4 ahead, 2 behind 6 4 2 - 67%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind 5 5 0 - 100%
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind 5 4 1 - 80%
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind 5 4 1 - 80%
Michelin Pilot Super Sport 5 shared: 3 ahead, 2 behind 5 3 2 - 60%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind 5 2 3 - 40%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%

Against its own line

The same record for the tyre it replaced and the tyre that replaced it.

Tyre Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Continental ContiSportContact 5 P This tyre 12 7 2nd 82%
Continental Sport Contact 6 Successor 16 7 2nd 75%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 12 tests. Updated September 21, 2025.

The ContiSportContact 5 P shows consistently elite UHP performance with an average overall position of 2.1 across 12 tests, including multiple overall wins (2010-2017) and frequent podiums. It excels in both dry and wet braking, and regularly delivers balanced handling, evidenced by repeated top-two finishes and test-winning all-round capability. Awards and editor comments repeatedly cite its comprehensive performance envelope.

A few outliers appear in specific handling-focused European tests where precision and ultimate lap pace slightly trailed the very best, and one older Sport Auto result (7/9 in 2012) marks a notable dip. Still, the prevailing pattern is of a benchmark tyre in its era, especially in braking and all-conditions competence.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

  • Steering Precision/Subjective Handling Finesse Moderate
    Details
    • 2010 Sport Auto: noted slight lack of steering precision despite 2nd overall
    • 2012 Sport Auto: 7/9 overall indicating handling-focused shortfall vs rivals
  • Ultimate Dry Lap Pace Versus Top Rivals Minor
    Details
    • 2015 Auto Bild: placed 5/7 overall with lap times clustered 3rd-5th indicating not the outright fastest
    • 2011 subjective shootout: 2/3 behind best in class
  • Road noise Moderate in 2 of 8 tests
    Details
  • Tread life Minor in 1 of 8 tests
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Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P (8 tests) and 98 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Dry grip strength in 2 of 8 tests 44 praise, 7 criticise of 98 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet grip strength in 2 of 8 tests 25 praise, 12 criticise of 98 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Road noise weakness in 2 of 8 tests 6 praise, 16 criticise of 98 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry braking strength in 3 of 8 tests 8 praise, 1 criticise of 98 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet braking strength in 4 of 8 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 98 reviews · Read those reviews

Where they disagree

  • Aquaplaning resistance strength in 4 of 8 tests 1 praise, 3 criticise of 98 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet handling strength in 3 of 8 tests 2 praise, 5 criticise of 98 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 12

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2017 1 test
2015 3 tests
2014 1 test
P1 of 7 Beat 100% of the field

2014 Auto Review Max Performance Tyre Test

Auto Review 255/40 R19

In 2011 the 5P won our tyre test on a Focus RS and Scirocco R, and the Continental is equally good on a Mustang! On the wet track the car has good grip, and starts to slide smoothly and predictably. In the dry, the tyre doesn't quite have the control accuracy as the Michelin or Pirelli, but it has a good time none the less. No problems with wear, and good comfort make for a lovely tyre for everyday use on high speed cars.

2012 2 tests
P7 of 9 Beat 25% of the field

2012 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test

Sport Auto 235/35 R19

The Continental Sport Contact 5P follows the usual Continental methodology - braking comes first. This leaves the Sport Contact 5P excellent in both the wet and the dry braking tests and has an extremely strong aquaplaning result. On the track there is a slight delay to the Continentals steering, and moderate understeer as you push on.

WinnerPirelli P Zero

2011 2 tests
P1 of 9 Beat 100% of the field

2011 Autoreview Max Performance Summer Tyre Test

Auto Review 235/35 R19

The SportContact 5P is a very balanced tyre, scoring strongly in both the wet and dry. The main achievement of the 5P is the excellent resistance to aquaplaning with excennelt braking characteristics on dry roads. At the limit of grip in the wet, the tyre starts sliding gently and only needs small steering angles to get back in line. The speed on the track isn't the highest, but it's not far off the leader, just 0.6 seconds behind in the dry.

P2 of 3 Beat 50% of the field

2011 Subjective shootout - 255/40 R19 Max Performance Summer Tyres

255/40 R19

While the Continental matched the Goodyear for lateral grip, it couldn't match the Asymmetric 2 under braking or more importantly, subjective feel. In the dry the Conti offered a reasonable level of feedback but poor turn in. Initial bite was good, but then the car seemed to pause for a split second as the tyre rolled under the car and obtained required slip angle - this also caused mid corner corrections to be somewhat vague. In the wet, with reduced cornering forces the Conti was much closer to the Goodyear and was extremely close. Past the limit, the 5P felt easy to control, and was an enjoyable tyre to slide.

WinnerGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

2010 3 tests

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