CONTI SPORT CONTACT™ 5
Control has never been sportier.
Test results
In their August issue, evo (UK) has published the Summer Tyre Test 2015.
The tested tire size was 225/40 R18, test vehicle VW Golf VI GTI.
Rating for the ContiSportContact 5: Testwinner
About our ContiSportContact 5:
+ performing superbly in wet and dry tests
+ proved its unparalleled breadth of ability
+ best in dry braking, wet handling (times and subjective)
In their June issue, Auto Express (UK) has published their annual Summer Tyre Test 2015. The tested tire size was 225/45 R17 94 Y, test vehicle a VW Golf VII.
The test was conducted by Auto Express on Continental's proving ground in Uvalde/Texas/USA.
Rating for the ContiSportContact 5: Testwinner
About our ContiSportContact 5:
+ 1st in dry handling
+ 1st in dry braking
+ 1st in wet handling
+ 1st in wet braking
- disappointing rolling resistance
"Conti dominates both handling and braking on all surfaces."
"Remarkable consistent in braking"
"Conti tire feels lively, sharp and eager to turn"
"Second win on the trot in our 17" test for a remarkable tire"
Rating for the ContiSportContact 5: Testwinner
About our ContiSportContact 5:
+ good on all grip-related test areas
- rolling resistance
"In all safety related test disciplines no one comes even close to Conti"
The Polish magazine "Motor" has published in their issue (14-15/2015) their Summer Tyre Test 2015. The tested tire size was 225/50 R17 W/Y, test vehicle a BMW 328i. The test was conducted by Motor on Continental´s proving ground in Uvalde/Texas.
Rating for the ContiSportContact 5: Testwinner
About our ContiSportContact 5:
+ best in the wet ("Master of the wet")
+ best in wet and on dry braking
+ very good in all disciplines
- high Price
The German magazine "sport auto" publishes in issue (05/2014) an UHP Summer Tyre Test. The tested tire size was 225/40 R18 Y and the test vehicle a VW Golf GTI.
The test was conducted by sport auto on the Contidrom proving ground in Jeversen/Wietze.
Rating for the ContiSportContact 5: "Recommended"
About our ContiSportContact 5:
+ Best in Hydroplaning
+ Good in wet cornering
- deficits in wet braking
- no recommendation for cars without ESP
In their March issue, Auto Bild Allrad (D) has published the 4x4 Summer Tyre Test. The tyre size was 255/55 R18 V/W/Y, test vehicle BMW X5.
The test was conducted by Auto Bild Allrad in cooperation with Continental in Uvalde/Texas.
Rating for the ContiSportContactTM 5 SUV: "Testwinner"
About our ContiSportContactTM 5 SUV:
+ very balanced summer tire
+ extraordinary short stopping distances
+ precise handling
- price
- average traction wet grass
The German magazine "Auto Zeitung Allrad" publishes in issue (02/2014) a SUV Summer Tyre Test. The test size was 255/50 R19 W/Y and the test vehicle a Mercedes ML 350.
The test was conducted by Auto Zeitung Allrad on the Continental proving ground in Uvalde/Texas.
Rating for the ContiSportContact 5 SUV: "Testwinner"
About our ContiSportContact 5 SUV:
+ best in wet, dry and off-road braking
+ overall best in the dry
+ overall best tire in off-road criteria
+ best in rolling resistance
The ACE (Auto Club Europa) and German GTÜ (Gesellschaft für Technische Überwachung mbH) have published their Summer Tyre Test 2014. The tire size is 225/45 R17 tested on VW Golf and Seat Leon.
Rating for the ContiSportContact 5: "Very recommendable (Testwinner)"
About the ContiSportContact 5
+ best in wet and dry braking
The german magazine "Auto Zeitung" has published in today's issue (No. 6, 2014), a Summer Tyre Test for the tyre size 225/50 R17 W/Y. Test vehicle was a BMW 320i 170PS.
Rating for the ContiSportContact 5: "Testwinner"
About the ContiSportContact 5
+ best in dry braking
+ low rolling resistance
+ good in wet braking and save in wet handling
- only average in hydroplaning
" It doesn't matter if the track is wet or dry: The Test Winner Continental ContiSportContact 5 rolls not only fast, but also always very securely "
Rating for the ContiSportContact 5: "Good" (Testwinner)
About our ContiSportContact 5
+ well balanced tire
+ best rating on wet surfaces
+ good on dry roads
+ low fuel consumption
In the current issue the German Consumer Organization "Stiftung Warentest" has published the Summer Tyre Test 2013.
The test is based on the test results of the automotive clubs ADAC (D),
OEAMTC (A) and TCS (CH) which have been communicated earlier.
Rating for the ContiSportContact 5: "Good"
About our ContiSportContact 5:
+ "Our recommendation: The best tires are ContiSportContact and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2"
In their March issue, Auto Bild sportscars (D) has published the UHP Summer Tyre Test 2013. The test size was 225/35 ZR18, test vehicle Mini Cooper S JW.
Rating for our ContiSportContact 5: "Highly recommended"
About our ContiSportContact 5 :
+ sportive tyre with exemplary handling properties on wet and dry surface
+ perfect steering precision with good response
+ very good safety reserve in hydroplaning
+ short braking distance on wet- and dry surface
- higher cost by noise