Across 101 reviews, the Continental PremiumContact 5 is most often described as a safe, confidence-inspiring summer tire with strong wet and dry grip and very good braking performance. Many drivers also praise its comfort and generally low-to-moderate noise levels when new. The dominant recurring complaint is rapid tread wear/short lifespan, and a notable minority report soft sidewalls or vague steering/feedback (sometimes described as a “floating” feel), with some also noting increased noise and reduced wet grip as the tire wears.
What owners mention most counted across 99 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 119 ratings
Owner score75%
Dry Grip87%
Wet Grip83%
Comfort79%
Handling77%
Road Feedback76%
Wear58%
Continental Premium Contact 5 Reviews - Page 2
Score spread across 100 written reviews
miles
Review stage
87%
Member
Toyota
195/65 R15
A Combination of Roads
Average
Excellent frame Dry and wet grip High stability rate Comfort and quiet control No gravel No Gasoline I have driver 50,000 km
Its flaw is increased ductility
Bought this premium range tire and what a mistake. These tire are forever slipping in dry or wet conditions in dry weather handling is ok handling is sloppy as side walls are softer to reduce rolling resistance. In rain it's fairly similar but you get a kick of under steer and forever fighting it much preferred the set of Avon zv7's that came with the motor when i purchased it
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Tires fitted from car manufacturer. 13000 km so far, basic tire. They don' t justify the "premium" (I imagine only the price is premium). Very good in dry conditions. Stong tire without damages. On the other hand they are noisy and in wet conditions not a trustworthy tire. ABS is energised very soon in rainny conditions. Slippery and no good in turns (wet). I think the most accurate review will be on 30000km
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Had them on for approximately 15.000km for four years on mostly city driving. They were always inflated to 2,4bars all around as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer
They came down to 3,8mm of tread with no particular harsh driving or load for that matter.
I replaced them mainly due to comfort issues.
The pros:
- excellent grip in the dry
- excellent grip in the wet
- predictable handling
- normal price for a premium manufacturer
The cons:
- feedback, the steering wheel felt like it was sitting on an air bubble, regardless of road conditions.
- comfort, as after two years and about 7.500km they became rock solid, with no impact on grip, though
- aquaplanning, they were simply adequate, no exciting moments here
- wear, I guess there is a price to pay for excellent grip and here it comes. It's APPALING. Be prepared to see
rubber vanishing into thin air even with a mild driving style.
Conclusion : I wouldn't recommend them, mainly because of extremely high wear and lack of comfort
I drive in a conservative way,using my car mostly in town and motorways. But after 2.5 years and 30.000km, it is extremely difficult to control my car on wet road. The Continental dealer in my region told me that this is a common problem for this tire since their wear is low and suggested me to buy new.
( I live in Greece and the car is parked in a garage )
I've just went through my 3rd set of CPC5. This time, I changed them just after 20000km of usage because I was itching to try out the new EcoContact 6. I reckon it can last at least another 5000km more before the wet grip wear indicators are reached, and then another 7000km more before the legal limit of 1.6mm.,. Over the 3 sets (12 tires) I've owned, I can see the wear rate is very consistently 1mm loss per 5000km of travel. Will miss them because I'm told by my local distributor they aren't bringing them in anymore and they have saved me from near misses by their excellent grip. Never had a slip going up wet slopes. Was quiet in the beginning but nearing half-life is rather noisy. Comfort (absorption of shocks) is noticeably good vs some OEM tire that came with my car from factory.
Good in the wet , good in the dry, only problem i have done 14000 miles and tread left 3mm , i don't know is that good but i expected to get 20k i will try Goodyear this time
It's a great tire! Strange what is said about wear, I've had them for almost 50.000 km, and still they are in good condition. Very good dry and wet grip and braking, very stable at high speeds on the motorway, average handling and feedback (not sporty at all!), but safe and predictable in all conditions, even when cold. Slightly noisy. Overall, great vfm tire, with pretty unchanged behavior throughout its life. The only reason not to go for it again is to try sth else to compare!
EXCELLENT tire. Perfect grip in dry and wet. I live in Greece. The tires are fitted on a Skoda Octavia 5 (fsi-115PS) for 7 (yes, seven) years . Production code is "1912" ie made in the 19th week of 2012 (May 2012). And YES they ARE really exhausted, just 1-1.5mm depth of grooves, but they still DO grip on the road - when dry. When it rains I have to drive very carefully. So it's time to change them. During winter I use 195/65/15 winter tires fitted on 15" iron rims. So Conti-5's run from late March till late November. That's about 8 months per year for 7 years. And every year I make about 23-24,000 km (in total) which is 15.000 miles per year. That is said because I'm trying to figure out how many miles they've done. I estimate they have done about 80,000 to 90,000km (50-56.000 miles). If they had been changed to the legal margins (1.6-2 mm) they would have made 70-80.000 km (44-50.000 miles). Unimaginable numbers for a tire that still holds incredible (on dry)! Of course I take care of them (always with the right pressure and a little upwards), they have never been on snow-chains, they have not roll on roads of dirt and stones.
During their normal life they were excellent both on dry AND wet. Yes, they DO wear, as they should, but they DO keep their perfect grip until they wear-out completely!!!
I would really like to use them again, but for the same money I will probably try the Continental EcoContact 6 which is supposed to be more economical on fuel. By the way, the guy (what's your name my friend?) who is on the "tirereviews" videos was absolutelly right about the Conti Premium 5: It's a VERY good and VERY honest tire till the last milimeter of it ...
I have fitted these wheels in my two cars, Golf VI, 1.6 TDI and BMW 320CI, compared with the previous ones, Brigestone Turanza, give me much more grip in dry and wet, they are quieter, currently have 50,000 km, no problems, in the BMW I replaced a ContiSport Contact, in this case the grip in wet is better, dry are similar, what I have noticed is that at high speeds the steering is less precise. I will repeat wheels in the Golf and in the BMW I will look for something inside Continental. My driving pattern is smooth (not slow).
