The Continental Sport Contact 5 is a Max Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.
Tyre review data from 216 tyre reviews averaging 71% over 2,531,190 miles driven, and 28 tests with an average result of 2nd.
First On Market | January 2011 |
Wheel Size | 17 - 22" |
Width | 195 - 315mm |
Profile | 35 - 65 |
Rolling Resistance | A - D |
Wet Grip | A - B |
Noise (dB) | 71 - 75 |
Winter Rating | Not Winter Rated |
The Sport Contact 5 is ranked 49th of 77 Summer Max Performance tyres.
This tyre replaced the Continental Sport Contact 3 and this tyre has been replaced by the Continental Sport Contact 6.
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Size | Fuel | Wet | Noise |
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17 inch | |||
225/50 R 17 94 Y | C | A | 71 |
225/45 R 17 91 W | D | B | 71 |
225/50 R 17 94 W | D | A | 71 |
225/45 R 17 91 Y | D | B | 71 |
225/45 R 17 91 V | C | B | 71 |
205/50 R 17 89 V | C | A | 71 |
225/45 R 17 91 W | C | B | 71 |
215/45 R 17 91 W XL | C | A | 72 |
215/45 R 17 91 W XL | C | A | 72 |
225/50 R 17 94 W | C | B | 71 |
225/45 R 17 91 Y | C | B | 71 |
225/50 R 17 98 Y XL | C | A | 72 |
225/50 R 17 94 W | B | B | 71 |
18 inch | |||
245/40 R 18 97 Y XL | C | A | 72 |
245/45 R 18 96 Y | D | A | 71 |
255/35 R 18 94 Y XL | D | B | 73 |
245/45 R 18 100 W XL | C | B | 72 |
245/40 R 18 93 Y | D | A | 71 |
245/45 R 18 96 W | C | A | 71 |
245/40 R 18 97 Y XL | D | A | 72 |
235/60 R 18 103 V | C | B | 71 |
245/40 R 18 93 Y | C | A | 71 |
225/40 R 18 92 Y XL | D | B | 72 |
235/60 R 18 103 V | C | B | 71 |
245/45 R 18 96 W | D | A | 71 |
225/40 R 18 92 Y XL | D | A | 72 |
245/45 R 18 96 W | C | A | 71 |
225/40 R 18 92 Y XL | C | B | 72 |
245/45 R 18 96 W | D | A | 71 |
235/60 R 18 103 H | C | A | 71 |
235/60 R 18 103 V | C | B | 71 |
225/40 R 18 92 W XL | C | B | 72 |
235/60 R 18 103 W | C | A | 71 |
20 inch | |||
255/45 R 20 101 W | C | A | 72 |
255/45 R 20 101 W | D | A | 72 |
2016-04-22 - What is difference between Continental SC-5 and SC-5 XL? I drive BMW F10 528i.
The XL denotes eXtra Load. The Sport Contact 5 XL will be a higher load rating than the non-XL tyre and designed to carry extra loads at higher tyre pressures.
2016-05-11 - With run-flats, not necessary for a spare. If intending to change to non run-flats, does that mean I would require 5 wheels/tyres? If so, no location for the spare wheel.
When switching from runflat tyres (in the case of Continental the SSR range) to non runflats, it is a good idea to get a space saver wheel for your boot. An alternative option is a compressor and tyre "slime", but these only temporarily fix very small punctures so aren't applicable in every deflation scenario.
2016-10-21 - Is it safe to mix Continental Sport Contact 5 M0 and Continental SportContact5 on the front wheels of my Mercedes C220 cdi? Are they compatible?
While it is safe, it is not advised. Tyres should always be matching pairs across the axle, and there could be modifications to the structure or compound of the MO version of the Sport Contact 5.
2016-10-20 - Is there a difference between Continental SportContact5 and Sport Contact 5 M0
The MO version of the Sport Contact 5 has been specifically tweaked for Mercedes.
2022-07-02 - Hello! I’ve just bought an audi q3 40 tfsi quattro stronic with black line trim (sport suspension) with 40.000km and 3 years. Front tyres are hankook ventus s1 evo3 XL AO (coming from factory-3 years old) and rear tyres are continental sport contact 5 XL AO (new). With this configuration, ride is top notch with good roads but if it is in worse condition, suspension is too harsh and road noise is too high. What change do you advice me to do in front tyres to have more confort and less noise? Maybe goodyear? Is true thar there is no problem with quattro traction in changing tyres of only one axle? Thanks in advance!!!
You didn't mention what wheel size you have but the SportContact 5 is a reasonably comfortable UHP tyre so it's unlikely you'll see a huge improvement in comfort without changing wheel sizes.
2022-12-22 - Is the sport contact 5 have good grip for the dessert sand?
As a summer tyre it's unlikely the Sportcontact 5 will offer any meaningful grip on sand.
Size | Price Range | |
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225/40 R18 | £97.62 - £146.54 (12 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
225/45 R17 | £90.62 - £122.68 (11 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
225/45 R18 | £134.53 - £182.84 (15 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
235/40 R18 | £150.14 - £159.80 (3 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
235/45 R17 | £126.99 - £135.18 (3 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
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