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165-245/45-70 R14-20 141 sizes 2011

Continental Eco Contact 5

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The Continental EcoContact 5 is a premium summer touring tire that prioritises efficiency, and it largely delivers on low rolling resistance and fuel economy. Across both driver feedback and independent tests it can feel confident and predictable in everyday dry driving, with dry grip and braking often praised for an eco-focused tire. However, its performance is more mixed in the wet, where aquaplaning resistance and colder/wetter traction are recurring concerns, especially as tire sizes and demands increase.

8.5
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
Limited Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
79%
Wet Grip
68%
Road Feedback
68%
Handling
69%
Wear
74%
Comfort
68%
Buy again
55%
91 Reviews
69% Average
1,334,153 miles driven
6 Tests (avg: 6th)
Continental Eco Contact 5

Continental Eco Contact 5

Summer Premium
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8.5 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · Limited Confidence · Updated 15 Jun 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Category Scores
Value
100
0.42x / 1 test
Dry
83
1.8x / 1 test
Wet
77.3
2x / 2 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Braking
86.8
2 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 6
Publications: 3
Period: 2012 - 2018
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 91
Avg Rating: 68.7%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 1.25
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tire Test Gute Fahrt 2018 205/55 R16 5/12 4 metrics
2016 GF All Season Tire Test Gute Fahrt 2016 205/55 R16 7/11 0 metrics
2015 European Tire Test 205/55 R16 ADAC 2015 205/55 R16 14/19 0 metrics
2014 ADAC 175/65 R14 Summer Tire Test ADAC 2014 175/65 R14 1/16 0 metrics
2012 Auto Express Summer Tire Test Auto Express 2012 205/55 R16 6/8 0 metrics
2012 European Summer Tire Test - 165/70 R14 ADAC 2012 165/70 R14 1/15 0 metrics
All Tests
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Latest Tire Test Results
2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16 • 2018
5th/12
Best rolling resistance on test, good wet braking.
Average dry braking, poor aquaplaning resistance.
Good.
2016 GF All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16 • 2016
7th/11
In this test, the summer Continental was the standard in the dry and wet
Extremely weak on snow
2015 European Tire Test 205/55 R16
205/55 R16 • 2015
14th/19
Good on dry roads, relatively low fuel consumption and wear, top marks in noise
Weak in the wet
View Test Results
Size Fuel Wet Noise
14 inch
165/70 R 14 85 T XL C C 71
175/65 R 14 86 T XL B B 71
185/70 R 14 88 T C B 70
165/70 R 14 85 T XL B B 68
175/65 R 14 86 T XL B B 71
175/65 R 14 82 T B B 70
165/70 R 14 81 T B B 70
175/65R14 82 T B B 70
15 inch
185/65 R 15 92 T XL C B 71
185/65 R 15 88 T B B 70
185/65 R 15 88 H B B 70
195/65 R 15 91 V B B 71
195/65 R 15 95 H XL B B 72
185/65 R 15 88 T B B 70
195/65 R 15 91 H B B 71
195/65 R 15 95 H XL B B 72
195/65 R 15 95 H XL B B 71
195/65 R 15 95 H XL B B 71
185/65 R 15 88 H B B 70
195/65 R 15 95 H XL B B 72
16 inch
205/55 R 16 94 W XL B B 72
215/60 R 16 99 V XL B B 72
205/55 R 16 91 W C B 71
205/55 R 16 91 V B B 71
215/60 R 16 95 V B B 71
205/55 R 16 91 H B B 71
205/55 R 16 91 V B B 71
215/60 R 16 95 V B B 71
205/55 R 16 91 H B B 71
215/60 R 16 95 V B B 71
205/55 R 16 91 V A B 71
205/60 R 16 92 W C B 71
205/55 R 16 91 V B B 71
205/55 R 16 94 H XL B B 72
205/55 R 16 94 H XL B B 72
205/60 R 16 92 H B B 71
215/60 R 16 95 H B B 71
215/60 R 16 95 H B B 71
205/60 R 16 92 H C B 71
205/60 R 16 92 V B B 71
205/60 R 16 92 V B A 71
205/60 R 16 92 V A A 70
205/60 R 16 92 H B B 71
205/60 R 16 92 V C B 71
205/60 R 16 92 W B B 71
205/60 R 16 92 H B B 71
205/60R16 92 W B B 71
205/55R16 91 H B B 71
205/55R16 91 V B B 71
205/55R16 91 H B B 71
205/60R16 92 H B B 71
17 inch
225/45 R 17 94 V XL B B 72
215/45 R 17 87 V C B 71
205/50 R 17 93 V XL B B 72
205/50 R 17 93 V XL B B 72
205/50 R 17 93 V XL B B 72
215/55 R 17 94 V B B 71
215/55 R 17 94 V B B 71
225/45 R 17 91 V C B 71
225/50 R 17 94 H B B 71
215/55 R 17 94 V B B 71
215/55 R 17 94 V B B 71
215/55R17 94 V B B 71
18 inch
245/45 R 18 96 W B B 71
245/45 R 18 96 W B B 71
235/60 R 18 107 V XL A B 72
245/45 R 18 96 W B B 71
245/45 R 18 96 W B B 71
235/60 R 18 107 V XL A B 72
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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.

Review Summary

Based on 74 user reviews

Driver feedback on the Continental EcoContact 5 is mixed overall. Many higher-scoring reviews praise its low rolling resistance/fuel economy, strong dry grip and braking, and in some cases excellent longevity. However, a large share of mid/low scores report poor wet and cold-weather traction (including aquaplaning and winter use), along with frequent complaints about road noise on coarse surfaces and a soft/vague sidewall feel that reduces steering precision.

Strengths
  • Excellent fuel economy / low rolling resistance
  • Strong dry grip and braking for an eco tire
  • Often long-lasting tread life when used in mostly dry/mild conditions
  • Generally stable
  • Predictable handling for normal driving
Areas for Improvement
  • Weak wet/cold-weather grip (wheelspin
  • Understeer) and aquaplaning sensitivity
  • Noticeable road noise on certain coarse/rough road surfaces
  • Soft sidewalls leading to vague steering response and reduced feedback
  • Tread life can be poor/inconsistent for some vehicles and driving styles

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 926
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.
Continental Eco Contact 5 image
Helpful 784
February 14, 2025
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 911
July 29, 2023

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Initial Impressions Review
Given 41% while driving a Renault Megane IV estate (205/50 R17) on for 45,000 miles
This is one of the worst tires this brand has ever produced.
\r\nI\'m hesitant to choose this brand for new tires.
Helpful 33
April 24, 2026
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 900
April 9, 2023
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 934
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 1009
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 962
June 24, 2022
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 1201
May 14, 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 977
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 988
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 915
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 945
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 1019
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 1138
June 27, 2021
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