The Continental ContiSportContact 5 P is a premium max-performance summer tyre known for standout braking and confident grip in both dry and wet conditions. In independent testing it repeatedly performed as a class benchmark, often landing on the podium thanks to its all-round capability. Real-world drivers largely echo the strong warm-weather grip and stability, but frequently report very short tread life and a notable drop-off in wet confidence as the tyre wears.
On the road, the ContiSportContact 5 P delivers strong high-speed stability, reassuring braking and progressive handling once up to temperature, making it a popular match for powerful cars and larger performance fitments. Wet grip and braking are typically excellent when new, aligning with its consistent test results, but many owners find wet predictability declines markedly past mid-tread, which can undermine confidence compared with its “as new” performance. Comfort is often rated better than some rival UHP tyres thanks to comparatively compliant sidewalls, though road noise is commonly said to increase with age. Overall, it's a high-performing, confidence-inspiring tyre at its best, but running costs and consistency over the life of the tread are the main drawbacks.
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Owners say71%from 110 owner reviews48% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesElite dry and wet braking with strong overall gripStable, confidence-inspiring handling at speed (especially when warm)Very fast tread wear and poor longevity for many driversWet performance and predictability can drop noticeably as the tyre wearsSummarised from the tests and owner reviews
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated September 2026.
How good is the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P stops 5.9% shorter than premium rivals and 8.8% shorter than mid-range rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 99/100, and owners rate it 7.8/10 in the wet from 110 reviews.
How good is the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P stops 5.1% shorter than premium rivals and 9.3% shorter than mid-range rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 99/100, and owners rate it 8.5/10 in the dry from 110 reviews.
How many miles does the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P last?
Based on test and owner data, the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P is expected to last around 19,510 miles (31,398 km).
What do owners say about the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P?
Across 110 owner ratings the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P averages 71%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.5 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.5. 34 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 58% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 73 dB for noise.
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How comfortable and quiet are the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P?
Owners rate the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P 7.2 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 101 reviews.
How well do the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P 5.5 out of 10 for wear across 101 reviews. 34 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 7,500 miles.
Would owners buy the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P again?
48% of owners say they would buy the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P again, based on the 104 owner reviews that answered the question. 20% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P's tread life?
Of the 98 owner reviews analysed for the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P, 63 mention tread life: 18 praise it (long-lasting) and 45 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "the 2 front tyres were completely down". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P's dry grip?
Of the 98 owner reviews analysed for the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P, 51 mention dry grip: 44 praise it (strong dry grip) and 7 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Wet and dry grip is exceptional". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P's wet grip?
Of the 98 owner reviews analysed for the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P, 37 mention wet grip: 25 praise it (confident wet grip) and 12 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "Wet and dry grip is exceptional". Read those reviews
Has the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P been replaced?
Questions and Answers for the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P
Weight of this tyre in 195/45R17?
July 27, 2020
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I have a 2017 Mercedes C43 AMG 4Matic Estate with Continental ContiSportContact 5 P tyres on as the standard fit, but I find the sidewalls collapse & it gets really… Show moreI have a 2017 Mercedes C43 AMG 4Matic Estate with Continental ContiSportContact 5 P tyres on as the standard fit, but I find the sidewalls collapse & it gets really unpleasant understeer at parking speeds when using anything over 3/4 of a turn of lock on the steering.
I don't know if this is down to the tyres or 4WD steering geometry, but it is really unpleasant & gives me serious doubts about front end grip if I ever really need it.
Would you say this is down to the tyres maybe having thin sidewalls, & if so could you recommend a better option for my car? I'm not a particularly fast or aggressive driver & probably prefer comfort over performance... Show less
June 1, 2018
If this issue is just at parking speeds, it would suggest it's down to the cars geometry rather than the tyre. The Continental Sport Contact 5P do have soft to medium sidewalls, but they also have plenty of grip and high comfort levels and perform well with your Mercedes.
I had four of these tyres fitted to my Audi A3 sline Quattro on 7th September last year. My car is in for service and I need to replace the two front tyres after… Show moreI had four of these tyres fitted to my Audi A3 sline Quattro on 7th September last year. My car is in for service and I need to replace the two front tyres after only ten months and twelve miles. Is this normal? Show less
July 6, 2016
12 miles is not normal, however if you mean 12,000 miles that is not unusual on a powerful front heavy car such as the A3. The Continental Sport Contact 6 offers much improved wear over the 5P
Drivers of the Continental ContiSportContact 5 P report excellent dry grip, strong braking, and confident handling when warm, with many praising wet grip initially and overall performance on powerful cars. However, a significant number cite very rapid tread wear (often 5-10k miles/km-equivalent) and increasing noise as the tyre ages, with wet performance dropping notably below mid-tread. Comfort is acceptable with softer sidewalls, but predictability in the wet and value are common concerns. Overall sentiment is mixed, skewing slightly positive on performance but strongly negative on longevity.
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Owner ratings averaged from 110 ratings
Owner score71%
Dry Grip85%
Wet Grip78%
Road Feedback77%
Handling76%
Comfort72%
Wear55%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 81%
“Milage was mainly on motorways, but time spent driving was predominantly on country roads of varying roughness. Dry braking was excellent, even under heavy braking ABS bite point was predictable and consistent. Wet grip...”
“Audi S4 B8 Avant, 255x35x19 AO Coming from kumho ecsta le sport, decided on these after reading all the wonderfull 'professional' reviews. What can I say, but what an overated , overpriced tyre ! + they absorb bumps and...”
“Had these tyres fitted from new on 19” Ford wheels. Front tyres lasted 19,000 miles(30000kms) and rear tyres are now ready to be replaced after 52,000 miles over 80,000 kms!! I have a sensible driving style and even...”
Milage was mainly on motorways, but time spent driving was predominantly on country roads of varying roughness. Dry braking was excellent, even under heavy braking ABS bite point was predictable and consistent. Wet grip was good initially, however, as the tyre got below the Continental raindrop marker performance decreased significantly. To be fair to Conti, this is still stipulated on their website. Feedback was decent near breakaway there is a huge window of transient grip which would suit people unfamiliar with pushing tyres. I wouldn't recommend for track at all. I can't fault the wear, pressure was checked weekly, and wear was seen to be even across the main body of the tread. Comfort was decent on motorway and not particularly noisy. The sidewall seems to be a bit stiffer than others in the class I have tried, fine for when pushing a bit, but some bumps felt harsher than expected. I would buy again if in a pinch, they're not a bad tyre, but I think money could be better spent elsewhere.
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84%
Member
Renault
235/35 R19
21,747 miles
Mostly Town
Spirited
I had these tyres fitted on my ex-Renault Megane RS265. They were fitted from factory and i travelled 35k kms before the required changing. Wet and dry grip is exceptional and i drove in a spirited manner to say the least. A mixture of town and motorways but never driven on track. Comfort is not this tyres strongpoint but it is an UHP tyre and this car was not designed for comfort so can't expect too much. Tyre is more on the expensive side but in terms of quality you get what you pay for.
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These were the original tires that came on my F80 M3 in 2018. The tires are 6 years old, and at 13,500 miles, the rears are at the end of their life. However, the fronts have at least another 8-12k in them. The tire’s performance was not amazing, but it wasn’t bad either. I drive my car in MDM mode 95% of the time and DSC off the rest. When the tires were cold, I could get the car completely sideways in just MDM mode. Warmed up, grip was much better. Absolute confidence on high speed turns. Took on ramps at 65 and they held up great, probably more left in them but I don’t have the balls hahah. Understeers a bit when turning sharp to initiate a drift, but lots of good steering feel. Breakaway is very smooth and quick to grip up when off throttle. I’ve tested 5-7 second burnouts in 2nd gear (6MT) and as soon as I let off they grip back up. Pretty bad in the wet must say. As soon as I hit boost, they slip even in 3rd and 4th gear at 4K rpm. My car is Stage 2 pushing around 480whp so that could be a factor too. This is a great tire for anyone looking to have a tire for daily driving, and spirited trips. Haven’t tried them on track, but I bet it wouldn’t be good. Would definitely not recommend for places with rainy climates. Definitely a Southern California tire. I will be switching them out for Federal 595 RS-RRs as I want a grippier, less expensive tire for hooning.
Exceptional hard wearing tyre. 3 mots running have highlighted 3-2mm have done 12000 used 1mm. Front wheel Mercedes e220. Driving normally. Just replaced same again.
Merc C350Cdi estate.
Got an MOT advisory to change all four tyres soon.
Fronts have done 19000 miles.
But it's the rears that are the shockers, only just over 9000 miles.
This is the third set of SportContacts I've had on the rears, don't know which version of SportContact they were.
The first 2 sets lasted 15000 miles, I can't understand why the current set have lasted so badly.
My usage and driving style hasn't changed, so can only think the SportContact 5 has different wear characteristics compared to earlier versions.
I'll be replacing with all-season tyres, but Continental definitely won't be on the list. I can's afford such poor tyre life.
Came fitted on a 2017 Mercedes A45 AMG and have only lasted 7-8000 miles with normally fairly gentle, very rare fast driving. Dry grip is fine but nothing to write home about but the wet grip is appalling for a so-called performance tyre.
There’s not really any feeling from the tyres, they just feel like any standard mid-range option and definitely not something you’d expect from a manufacturer option for a roughly 380bhp car.
They don’t deserve to be called a performance tyre and I definitely wouldn’t recommend for any slightly quick car and would never buy again.
Bought the set of 4 tyres in March - Boy October the 2 front tyres were completely down, while the back tyres were still very good.
This after driving around approx. 5-7K... on a Mercedes Benz 4W B250. Mostly driving short distances.
Continental refused to replace the front tyre.
Would not recommend them and will change to another supplier.
Shocking tyre wear from two sets on rear of C Class estate in the last 18 months. One set provided 6000 miles and the more recent set, fitted April at Mercedes Centre, on 4800 and virtually down to wear bars. During inspection on ramp only 6 weeks ago I was advised the wear pattern, inflation and set-up locked perfect. Steady driving mainly on out of town roads with some motorway usage.
Any thoughts?
Hi , May seem strange but I would not purchase Continental tyres in the short term but I really like the 5p.
Tyre wear OK overall performance in both the wet and dry is really good , should have been a good tyre but maybe does not suit my car , the new 7 looks in a different l?league but at present not for me.
Reason : from my experience the the tyres last for twelve and structural issues occur.
70%
Member
Mercedes Benz
285/30 R19
15,000 miles
Mostly Town
Spirited
OEM on MB SL550
Run flats... great when new... road noise louder as the tire wears
staggered sizes
15K miles... almost done on the rear
Great set of tires but checking alternatives before I buy four new tires
44%
Member
SEAT
225/45 R17
9,000 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Average
Came with the CUPRA 290 Lux model, very noisy and performance not the best. I had original pair on the back and did track day recently. They didn't like that one bit. Laugh - Wrecked them obviously.
