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Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV

Ultra High Performance Summer

The Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV is a premium summer ultra high performance tire that prioritizes sharp, confidence-inspiring road manners. Across independent tests it repeatedly tops the class for dry and wet grip, delivering strong braking and stable high-speed handling. Real-world owners largely echo that sporty balance, though day-to-day satisfaction is often shaped by wear rate and price.

The quick answer

Owners say 71% from 38 owner reviews 42% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 1st average finish across 4 independent tests · 3 wins Latest: P1 of 8 · 2018 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Dry, Wet Comfort Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated July 2026.

  • 38owner reviews
  • 626,307miles driven
  • 4professional tests
Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV

8.5/10

Better than 82% of summer tires

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
  • 38 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2018 88% 89%
Owner reviews38 owner reviews · rated 71% 38% 11%
Combined 82% 8.5

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Held at 8.5: a tire needs 3 independent tests to score higher.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 84% 44% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 93% 40% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 49% 9% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 20% 7% 1

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 99% 1
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 68% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 84% of the test figure. The other 16% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2018 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 265/60 R18 P1 / 8
  2. 2016 2016 Autobild 4x4 / SUV Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 255/55 R19 P1 / 7 Placing only
  3. 2015 2015 Off Road SUV 4x4 Tire Test Off Road · 255/55 R18 P2 / 9 Placing only
  4. 2013 2013 Auto Review Sports SUV Summer Test 255/55 R18 P1 / 11 Placing only
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Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV has taken 3 test wins with an average finish of 1st.

4 Tests
3 Test Wins
1st Average
1st Best
2nd Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20132018

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tire Test P1 of 8

Test winner.

Strong: Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Gravel Handling, Rolling Resistance Weak: Mud Traction

YearTestResultAward
20182018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 265/60 R18P1 / 8
20162016 Autobild 4x4 / SUV Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 255/55 R19P1 / 7
20152015 Off Road SUV 4x4 Tire TestOff Road · 255/55 R18P2 / 9
20132013 Auto Review Sports SUV Summer TestAuto Review · 255/55 R18P1 / 11

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Size Range48 sizes available

195-315Width35-65Profile15-22Rim2011First On Market

Popular sizes245/45 R19235/55 R18225/45 R17235/50 R18225/45 R19235/60 R18
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV stops 1.4% shorter than premium rivals, 7.3% shorter than mid-range rivals and 22.4% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 84/100, and owners rate it 8.1/10 in the wet from 38 reviews.
How good is the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV stops 5.7% shorter than premium rivals, 6.1% shorter than mid-range rivals and 12.9% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 93/100, and owners rate it 8.4/10 in the dry from 38 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV's rolling resistance is 10.4% lower than premium rivals, 4.3% lower than mid-range rivals and 7.1% lower than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV last?
Based on test and owner data, the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV is expected to last around 21,531 miles (34,651 km).
What do owners say about the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV?
Across 38 owner ratings the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV averages 71%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.4 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.4. 23 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 62% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV (6)
How comfortable and quiet are the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV?
Owners rate the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV 6.9 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 36 reviews.
How well do the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV 5.4 out of 10 for wear across 36 reviews. 23 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 13,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV again?
42% of owners say they would buy the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV again, based on the 36 owner reviews that answered the question. 19% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV's tread life?
Of the 35 owner reviews analyzed for the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV, 30 mention tread life: 14 praise it (long-lasting) and 16 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "the wear has been appalling at 14000 miles before needing replacements". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV's road noise?
Of the 35 owner reviews analyzed for the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV, 13 mention road noise: 7 praise it (quiet) and 6 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "Can hardly hear any road noise unless driving on rough or unsealed concrete road". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV's dry grip?
Of the 35 owner reviews analyzed for the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV, 10 mention dry grip: 9 praise it (strong dry grip) and 1 criticise it (limited dry grip). Read those reviews
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What owners say summarised from 36 reviews

Drivers report the Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV delivers strong dry and wet grip with confident handling and braking, often described as a sporty, well-balanced OEM fitment. Wear life is the most divisive point: higher-scoring reviews report very good mileage on heavier SUVs, while a sizable group experience rapid tread wear and poor value. Noise is also mixed, with multiple users noting noticeable road noise (often increasing as the tire wears), while others find it quiet.

What owners mention most counted across 35 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 38 ratings

  • Owner score 71%
  • Dry Grip 84%
  • Handling 81%
  • Wet Grip 81%
  • Road Feedback 77%
  • Comfort 69%
  • Wear 54%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 97%

“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 tire with excellent wear rate on a heavy SUV and although...”

  • BMW X5
  • 27,000 miles
Read full review → 916 found this helpful
Most critical 10%

“Came as OEM tires for VW Tiguan SUV. With less than 5000 km, punctured driving on bitumen by a bark chip on the edge of the tread - not even the sidewall. The rubber is very soft, presumably for high performance, but...”

  • Volkswagen Tiguan Sport 2.0 TDI 140hp
  • 3,000 miles
Read full review → 524 found this helpful
Longest term 57%

“We bought a brand new VW Tiguan (pre-registered late 2017) which came fitted with these Continental ContiSport v tires. Within less than 3 years of very conservative and careful driving (my wife and I are both retired...”

  • Volkswagen Tiguan
  • 116,000 miles
Read full review → 773 found this helpful

All 36 Continental ContiSportContact 5 SUV reviews

Score spread across 34 written reviews
74%
ThreeSixty Contributor
Initial Impressions
  • Skoda
  • 235/45 R20
  • 16,250 miles

Came as factory fitment on my Skoda Kodiaq RS TSI. Has amazing dry grip , inspires lot of confidence. Makes driving in the mountains great fun and is also capable on track. Wet grip is also great. With great grip & handling there is a compromise when it comes to comfort as there is quite a lot of road noise while cruising on the highway. The wear is commendable and holds on until about 4mm. Below 4mm, I feel it wears even more quicker and the road noise becomes a lot more louder. Cannot compare it against any other performance tire but on its own, its quite been quite satifactory. Run abt 26,000 kms now and is close to the end of life I guess.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 28
48%
Member
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.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 491
76%
Member
Factory fit on a Skoda Kodiaq. Great ride/handling balance. Solid tire 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.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 626

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97%
Member
  • BMW X5
  • 315/35 R20
  • 27,000 miles
  • Mostly Motorways
  • Average
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 tire with excellent wear rate on a heavy SUV and although mainly motorway I dont drive like a grandad either. These are also run flat.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 916
73%
Member
Overall well balanced tire. 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 tires 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.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 896
70%
Member
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
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 875
46%
Member
  • Audi Q5
  • 245/45 R19
  • 16,000 miles
  • Mostly Motorways
  • Average
Initially I thought the tires 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 tires. Any other longer wearing SUV tires suitable?
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 1,022
73%
Member
  • Audi Q5
  • 255/45 R20
  • 16,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
Had these tires on my Audi Q5 since new. Tires are AO Equipment and done 16k miles and fronts down to 2m and rears to around 3.5mm. Been impressed with the tire wear and the performance of them on all characteristics. First 4x4 so changing tires all to a different brand for set up so will see how they go and report on them.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 908
76%
Member
The wear rate is impressive, end of life is around 74000km. Comfort is good,
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 933
Member
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 tires again!
39%
Member
Supplied new on car, shocking wear
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 3
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 920
77%
Member
I have driven these tires for 45.000 Km's on a VW Tiguan Allspace 2.0 BiTDi 240HP DSG7 R-Line 7seater. Very satisfying tire, factory fitment as oem tire. 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.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 876
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