Continental ContiSportContact 5 P - Test Results

Test Statistics

12

Tests Completed

2^nd

Average Position

1^st

Best Result

7^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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The ContiSportContact 5 P shows consistently elite UHP performance with an average overall position of 2.1 across 12 tests, including multiple overall wins (2010-2017) and frequent podiums. It excels in both dry and wet braking, and regularly delivers balanced handling, evidenced by repeated top-two finishes and test-winning all-round capability. Awards and editor comments repeatedly cite its comprehensive performance envelope.
A few outliers appear in specific handling-focused European tests where precision and ultimate lap pace slightly trailed the very best, and one older Sport Auto result (7/9 in 2012) marks a notable dip. Still, the prevailing pattern is of a benchmark tire in its era, especially in braking and all-conditions competence.

Performance Strengths

Dry Braking Performance Strong Details
• 1st place dry braking in 2017 Motor Mag (35.73 m)
• 1st place dry braking in 2010 Auto Bild (35 m)
Wet Braking Performance Strong Details
• 1st place wet braking in 2017 Motor Mag (13.96 m)
• Multiple test wins/podiums with comments on excellent all-round wet capability (2010 Auto Bild, 2010 Sport Auto)
Overall All-Round Performance Strong Details
• Overall winner in 2017 Motor Mag (1/9)
• Overall winner in 2015 Auto Review (1/7)
• Overall winner in 2012 Auto Bild 20" (1/8)
• Overall winner in 2011 AutoReview (1/9)
• Overall winner in 2010 Auto Bild (1/6)
Dry Handling and Lap Time Consistency Moderate Details
• 2nd place dry handling in 2017 Motor Mag (78.4 s)
• 2015 Auto Bild: grouped closely for 3rd-5th lap times, competitive with premium rivals
High-Performance Fitments/Big Sizes Competence Strong Details
• 2012 Auto Bild 20" test winner (1/8), only premium brand with latest pattern
• Strong results across 19-20" sizes with multiple wins/podiums (2010-2017)

Performance Weaknesses

Steering Precision/Subjective Handling Finesse Moderate Details
• 2010 Sport Auto: noted slight lack of steering precision despite 2nd overall
• 2012 Sport Auto: 7/9 overall indicating handling-focused shortfall vs rivals
Ultimate Dry Lap Pace Versus Top Rivals Minor Details
• 2015 Auto Bild: placed 5/7 overall with lap times clustered 3rd-5th indicating not the outright fastest
• 2011 subjective shootout: 2/3 behind best in class

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2017 Motor Mag UHP Tire Test

2017

Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking

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2015 Australian Motor 235/35 R19 Tire Test

2015

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2015 Sport Auto 235/35 R19 UHP Tire Test

2015
Winner: Pirelli P Zero

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2015 Auto Bild Performance Tire Test

2015
Winner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo

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2014 Auto Review Max Performance Tire Test

2014

In 2011 the 5P won our tire test on a Focus RS and Scirocco R, and the Continental is equally good on a Mustang! On the wet track the car has good grip, and starts to slide smoothly and predictably...

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2012 Auto Bild 20 inch Tire Test

2012

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2012 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test

2012
Winner: Pirelli P Zero

The Continental Sport Contact 5P follows the usual Continental methodology - braking comes first. This leaves the Sport Contact 5P excellent in both the wet and the dry braking tests and has an ext...

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2011 Autoreview Max Performance Summer Tire Test

2011

The SportContact 5P is a very balanced tire, scoring strongly in both the wet and dry. The main achievement of the 5P is the excellent resistance to aquaplaning with excennelt braking characteristi...

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2011 Subjective shootout - 255/40 R19 Max Performance Summer Tires

2011
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

While the Continental matched the Goodyear for lateral grip, it couldn't match the Asymmetric 2 under braking or more importantly, subjective feel. In the dry the Conti offered a reasonable leve...

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