Continental ContiSportContact 5 P Reviews - Page 2

Given 60% while driving a Ford Mustang gt (225/45 R17) on track for 1,500 spirited miles
Takes too long to activate the rubber in wet and cold conditions. Tire is probably suited for a car less than 1750 kg and all wheel drive. Really needs work on how to manage wet conditions better, as well as higher torque cars, as it should not spin as easily as it does.
Helpful 22 - tyre reviewed on June 1, 2022
Given 79% while driving a Mercedes Benz GLA45 AMG (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 6,000 spirited miles
These were the OEM tire for my car and I have always been happy with them. I'm currently on my second set in my 7th year of owning the car. It is a summer tire and the warmer the weather the better the grip of course. My only complaint is they are only good for 25000 miles. Be careful when you get to the end of life of the tire. I had a blowout which was not a problem as these are run flat (Or MOE) tires. I believe it was my own fault for trying to get one last season out of my original set. I will be careful to replace my new set earlier.
Helpful 23 - tyre reviewed on April 16, 2022
Given 67% while driving a Porsche Panamera sport turismo turbo s e hybrid (315/30 R21) on mostly country roads for 5,000 spirited miles
swapped my ps4 out with these, although the tires have more feedback and are a bit grippier on dry surfaces. they lost a lot compared to the michelins in the wet. The only reason i ended up with the Conti's is that the wait for michelins is roughly 2 months in Norway as of April, and I needed tires now. plus my size is quite wide so not a lot to choose between for a 2,3 tonne estate. When this set wears out I will be trying out the sport contact 7's if they come in my size.
Helpful 18 - tyre reviewed on April 12, 2022
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Given 50% while driving a Audi Q5 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 easy going miles
horrible thread wear. Car is Audi Q5 2021, tyres are 235/55/19 but down to legal limit after normal driving after 11.000 miles. NEVER AGAIN.
Helpful 19 - tyre reviewed on April 3, 2022
Given 54% while driving a Audi TT MK2 TFSI (245/40 R17) on mostly country roads for 1,000 spirited miles
Not very good in wet, car torque steers a lot with them and cant put any power down. No real feel through them but were a large profile.
Helpful 20 - tyre reviewed on January 24, 2022
Given 77% while driving a Mercedes Benz W212 e400 (255/30 R19) on a combination of roads for 0 easy going miles
Purchased another complete set as I was concerned that putting on another type of tyre may effect car.
Helpful 26 - tyre reviewed on August 21, 2021
Given 60% while driving a Mercedes Benz E Coupe Facelift W207 (255/30 R19) on a combination of roads for 8,000 easy going miles
Hi , 8000 on the rear tyres and the are worn out Front tyres have 5mm of tread on them. Cannot say I am surprised re rear tyres but this car has never been hard and I don't accelerate hard.
Helpful 24 - tyre reviewed on July 27, 2021
Given 82% while driving a Suzuki swift sport (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 20,000 spirited miles
These are the standard tyre for the car even though when i bought the car second-hand it had a diffrent brand and size. I decided to return to the manufacture spec. I have only the brief driving with the "original" tyres when i bought the car to compare them with but bought these again when the first set wore out. perfect in the dry, acceptable in the wet, confidence building grip although far from great with regards traction (ie pulling off). I can't say I noticed the noise or the fuel economy as the car and driving style would have been more of a driving factor into these elements than the car!
Helpful 18 - tyre reviewed on July 14, 2021
Given 66% while driving a Mercedes Benz E Coupe Facelift W207 (235/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 8,000 easy going miles
Hi , third report re the Continental 5p tyres. I played about with tyre pressure but within the Mercedes Benz pressure for my C207/400. The best pressure I found is 33 psi with a slight reduction in road noise and an even better ride. The tyres have now travelled approx 8000 miles and still look very good thread wise. Only real issue I have I cannot replace the MO approved tyre with the 5p because they have been discontinued. I don't think that the Michelin 4S tyre suits the C207 so a little stuffed in future tyre choice !
Helpful 19 - tyre reviewed on May 24, 2021
Given 60% while driving a Suzuki swift sport (195/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
For a UHP they don´t grip as you wish. In a Spirited driving you will notice that it got low limits and wear really quick.
Helpful 22 - tyre reviewed on March 26, 2021
Given 86% while driving a Opel ASTRA H 1.6 TURBO (225/45 R17 V) on a combination of roads for 30,000 average miles
I wore these tyres for six years, espesially on dry and wet road, in Greece. I am driving an Opel Astra H GTC 1.6 Turbo 180HP. My driving style is mainly calm with some breakouts of aggresive and pushing driving, so I think I have a well-known aspect about the tyres.
Helpful 30 - tyre reviewed on December 4, 2020
Given 67% while driving a Volkswagen Tiguan (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 18,500 easy going miles
I had these Contis on May 2019 and so far I have managed to draw out of them, 30000 Kilometers (18500 Miles). Great grip, extremely soft tire (black stuff was layed on my garage tiles while the tires where brand new), improved comfort and same consumption to the Dunlop Maxx GT I had previously on. But if it wasn't for the covid quarantine that we went through last March to June, trully the tires would be changed on the year. My 4 motion Tiguan, that runs on the 1.4 tsi, is not a very heavy car, is a 4X4 so wheel spin is not an option and being a family man, heavy cornering and braking are avoided. So I am now way less tthan he legal limit trying to squeeze a few extra kms from them. Nice tire for whom can afford them, but not a clever investment in terms of wear. I am leaning towards the Goodyear Assymetric 5, sister choice to the Dunlops I had before, but with much stronger performance according to your tests and reviews.
Helpful 18 - tyre reviewed on November 23, 2020