Continental Eco Contact 5

The Continental Eco Contact 5 is a Premium Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tire review data from 90 tire reviews averaging 69% over 1,289,153 miles driven, and 8 tests with an average result of 6th.

Dry Grip 80%
Wet Grip 68%
Road Feedback 68%
Handling 69%
Wear 74%
Comfort 68%
Buy again 56%
Expected Mileage 32,404 miles (52,149 km) Medium Confidence
User Review Data

32,404 miles (52,149 km) from 27 end-of-life reviews

Based on user-submitted reviews where tires reached end of life

Tire Information
First On Market:Jan 2011
Dimensions:165-245mm / 45-70 / 14-20"
Winter rated:No
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Test Performance
Best Result:1st
Average Result:6th
Worst Result:14th

Latest Tire Test Results

2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tire Test
5th of 12 tires
  • Best rolling resistance on test, good wet braking.
  • Average dry braking, poor aquaplaning resistance.
  • Good.
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2016 GF All Season Tire Test
7th of 11 tires
  • In this test, the summer Continental was the standard in the dry and wet
  • Extremely weak on snow
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2015 European Tire Test 205/55 R16
14th of 19 tires
  • Good on dry roads, relatively low fuel consumption and wear, top marks in noise
  • Weak in the wet
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SizeFuelWetNoise
14 inch
175/65 R 14 86 T XLBB71
175/65 R 14 82 TBB70
165/70 R 14 81 TBB70
165/70 R 14 85 T XLBB68
185/70 R 14 88 TCB70
175/65 R 14 86 T XLBB71
165/70 R 14 85 T XLCC71
15 inch
195/65 R 15 95 H XLBB71
195/65 R 15 95 H XLBB72
195/65 R 15 91 HBB71
185/65 R 15 88 HBB70
195/65 R 15 95 H XLBB72
195/65 R 15 95 H XLBB71
185/65 R 15 88 TBB70
195/65 R 15 95 H XLBB72
195/65 R 15 91 VBB71
185/65 R 15 88 HBB70
185/65 R 15 88 TBB70
185/65 R 15 92 T XLCB71
16 inch
215/60 R 16 95 HBB71
205/55 R 16 91 VBB71
205/60 R 16 92 HBB71
205/55 R 16 94 H XLBB72
205/55 R 16 94 H XLBB72
205/55R16 91 HBB71
215/60 R 16 95 HBB71
205/60 R 16 92 WBB71
205/55R16 91 VBB71
205/55R16 91 HBB71
205/60R16 92 WBB71
205/60 R 16 92 HBB71
205/60 R 16 92 VCB71
205/60 R 16 92 HCB71
205/60 R 16 92 HBB71
205/60 R 16 92 VAA70
205/60 R 16 92 VBB71
205/60 R 16 92 VBA71
205/60 R 16 92 WCB71
205/55 R 16 91 HBB71
205/55 R 16 91 VBB71
215/60 R 16 95 VBB71
205/55 R 16 91 VBB71
205/55 R 16 91 HBB71
205/55 R 16 91 WCB71
215/60 R 16 99 V XLBB72
205/55 R 16 94 W XLBB72
215/60 R 16 95 VBB71
215/60 R 16 95 VBB71
205/55 R 16 91 VAB71
17 inch
225/45 R 17 94 V XLBB72
215/55R17 94 VBB71
215/55 R 17 94 VBB71
215/55 R 17 94 VBB71
205/50 R 17 93 V XLBB72
225/50 R 17 94 HBB71
205/50 R 17 93 V XLBB72
215/55 R 17 94 VBB71
215/45 R 17 87 VCB71
215/55 R 17 94 VBB71
205/50 R 17 93 V XLBB72
225/45 R 17 91 VCB71
18 inch
245/45 R 18 96 WBB71
245/45 R 18 96 WBB71
235/60 R 18 107 V XLAB72
245/45 R 18 96 WBB71
245/45 R 18 96 WBB71
235/60 R 18 107 V XLAB72
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Questions and Answers for the Continental Eco Contact 5

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September 29, 2016

Is this tire suitable for Indian Roads?!

While they are suitable, we'd suggest the soft sidewall of the tire might be a problem on the rougher parts of Indian roads.
January 13, 2022

I have purchased continental eco 5 tires in Islamabad Pakistan last week which are brand new but their make is 2017. Is these tires shelf life expired? And how much performance efficiency left in January 2021.

5 years is the maximum recommended life, which can be extended by a year if they've been stored properly. I would return them if possible.
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Size Price Range  
175/65 R14 $76.99 - $76.99 (1 Prices) Compare Prices >>
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Top 3 Continental Eco+Contact+5 Reviews

Given 86% while driving a Toyota Prius (195/65 R15) on mostly motorways for 0 average miles
I go 38.000 miles în the rear axle with a pair of Continental eco contact 5 ,that's say all.
Helpful 392 - tire reviewed on November 4, 2024
Given 90% while driving a Skoda Octavia (195/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 62,000 average miles
These tires came factory fitted in my Skoda Octavia, these are fantastic tires with excellent fuel economy, very good grip and braking they lasted 5 years and did 100,000 km (62,000 miles) with only 3 times tires rotation throughout their lifetime. Even after 100,000 km they are still okay and can go more but, I couldn’t take more risk. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find them in the local market so I just changed to the Conti Comfort Contact 6 (CC6) I hope they will do a great job. I drive in combination of town and highway driving at high speeds reaching 200 km/hr as well as driving on bad roads with gravels, stones and potholes. I just love these tires. Thank you Continental, that’s why I will always buy Continental tires only.
Helpful 286 - tire reviewed on February 14, 2025
Given 81% while driving a Suzuki SX4 Scross 1.4T Boosterjet (215/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 4,000 spirited miles
OE tires for 2021 Suzuki S-cross Can't talk a lot about wear, but they should last a long time from what I've seen as a mechanic. The dry grip is excellent, most Eco 5's have a AA rating for traction. Wet grip is very nice, nothing to complain. Feedback is just ok for a eco tire, although the sidewall is very soft. I've seen PremiumContact 5's dry rot really quickly, but these EcoContact 5's I've almost never seen dry rotting. Excellent tire Continental!
Helpful 651 - tire reviewed on May 14, 2022
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Latest Continental Eco+Contact+5 Reviews

Given 97% while driving a Hyundai I10 (185/55 R15) on a combination of roads for 30,000 average miles
This tire is very well combined with my car, Hyundai i10. Its dry and wet handling is in hi level. They are the first tires of my car, since 2019, and after 48.000 km they are still effective. That's why next month I am going to replace with EcoContact6.
Helpful 367 - tire reviewed on July 29, 2023
Given 51% while driving a Toyota Corolla AE101 (165/70 R14) on mostly country roads for 6,700 average miles
Just good in dry road, weak in the wet, Good brake in dry but not very good in wet road. Very weak in aquaplaning, Comfort its ok but the wear is bad. I think Continental lose control for all tire type. I dont buy again.
Helpful 447 - tire reviewed on April 9, 2023
There's a new all season tire, can it be best?!
Given 80% while driving a Suzuki Vitara 2015> (215/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 32,000 average miles
Not the greatest in the wet but pretty nice in the dry. Never had a problem in hard corners.
Helpful 413 - tire reviewed on October 13, 2022
Given 47% while driving a Mitsubishi carisma (195/60 R15) on mostly country roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Dry grip is impressive for an eco tire, wet grip I'd say is acceptable. Noise is good on autobahn quality road surfaces, but they're loud as heck on coarse norwegian asphalt. Their sidewalls are so thin, that the tires feel like they're about to fold when going trough corners at speed, in addition to developing bulges easily. The sidewalls do, however, do very little good in terms of high frequency vibrations. One impressive attribute at the end. The tires are precisely molded, and only one of four needed any balancing weights during mounting. Conclusion: The ecoContact will treat you well if you drive at granny-speeds and money isn't a problem. If you drive at normal speeds, and like to feel what you're doing, look elsewhere, particularly if your car uses high profile tires. Would be an allright buy if they cost half of what they actually do.
Helpful 536 - tire reviewed on July 15, 2022
Given 94% while driving a Hyundai Getz (165/60 R15) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
AMAZING tires with superior traction AA even on this small size i was so impressed that this tire has that kind of traction rating! I was pushing hard on them with spirited driving and the handling and braking performance was top notch and of course very pleased with the HUGE fuel economy improvement! One of the best tires i have ever driven...Definitely recommend them and buy again!
Helpful 484 - tire reviewed on June 24, 2022
Given 59% while driving a Lancia Delta 1.6 Mjet 120hp (205/55 R16) on mostly country roads for 40,000 average miles
since it is a Conti, I thought that the car has a much worse handling before I took the second model of winter.
Helpful 433 - tire reviewed on April 30, 2022
Given 56% while driving a Honda S2000 (195/55 R16) on mostly country roads for 4,000 spirited miles
Not great tires for levels of grip, dont try and drive fast with them as the grip level is really low. Very progressive towards the limit however. Comfort and road noise is good and rolling resistance is quite low too.
Helpful 439 - tire reviewed on March 10, 2022
Given 80% while driving a Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer (225/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 40,000 easy going miles
These are superb tires for most people I would imagine.; These came oem on my Astra J tourer 1.6 cdti and the fronts lasted nearly 40k and the rears lasted nearly 70k, this is estimated going by mileage on MOT and new tire purchase dates which were close by. Dry grip was what you'd expect from Continentals but what you gain in longevity and fuel consumption you definitely lose out in the wet, you simply can't push them in anything other than dry as you will just slide, just as well as I drive quite slow anyway. I do seem to be getting worse mpg now I have replace them with budget tires
Helpful 366 - tire reviewed on February 11, 2022
Given 83% while driving a Suzuki SX4 Scross 1.4T Boosterjet (215/55 R17) on mostly motorways for 33,000 spirited miles
Had these tires on my Suzuki crossover for 4 years. Drove 79,000 kilometers on them. Overall, very satisfied. Since I live in Israel in desert conditions, dry grip is the important feature, and I feel these tires are good and safe when it comes to dry grip. Wet grip is all right too but less good. Wear was also good as they lasted for so long on burning hot surfaces at speeds of 140 km/h. Bought these same tires again now, replacing all four. Cons: they are a bit noisy, imho. Pros: safe, good ware P.S. I used to be a driver in the army. So, have some experience with performance tires.
Helpful 396 - tire reviewed on September 17, 2021
Given 44% while driving a Vauxhall Corsa 1.4T (195/55 R16) on mostly country roads for 6,700 spirited miles
Decent dry grip but simply terrible on wet/damp/cold roads. Trying to pull away at junctions/roundabouts in the wet when applying power results in just wheelspins and the ESC light coming on.... Only way to pull away in the wet and not have this happen is to set off at snail's pace. These tires came with my car which I purchased 2nd hand with 3700 miles on, I've replaced them just 3000 miles on as I simply can't stand them. I have replaced them with run flat tires ultra high performance tires which seem to have a reputation for being noisy and uncomfortable, and yet the run flat tires I'm now running (RainSport 3 SSR) are actually far more comfortable and less noisy than the Conti EcoContct 5's, so shows how bad these are!! Also sidewalls are very soft, this I think is responsible for the poor steering feedback.
Helpful 457 - tire reviewed on June 28, 2021
Given 67% while driving a Land Rover Freelander 2 (235/55 R19) on mostly motorways for 17,000 easy going miles
Car was fitted with Continental's from new achieved 30000 miles before I changed to the above, which I was more than happy with. Hence I purchased tires from the same manufacturer when I was due a replacement. Performance wise everything same as the original factory fitment except for one major issue tire wear. Have covered 17000 miles on this set will be lucky to achieve 20000 miles. Hence I'm look at other manufacturers.
Helpful 540 - tire reviewed on June 27, 2021
Given 64% while driving a Volkswagen (B8) 1.4 TSI (150 Hp) DSG ACT (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 9,000 average miles
Good Stable & Predictable handling, Good dry braking & dry handling, Good wet braking & handling, Great fuel economy, Neutral feedback, high road noise. Good tire for fuel efficiency and sensible, non-spirited driving
Helpful 329 - tire reviewed on February 23, 2021