Continental Sport Contact 5 Reviews - Page 4

Given 53% while driving a BMW 530D (245/40 R18 W) on mostly town for 20,000 average miles
Was running them on my 2007 BMW 530D comfort levels was OK but I ended up running the tire pressure below 2.2 bar in town for a smoother ride. Dry and wet and is not the best is extremely predictable which inspires confidence and makes these enjoyable tyres to drive had.

Unfortunately, I only got 20,000 km out of a set which is the reason why I will be moving to Michelin's
Helpful 30 - tyre reviewed on October 10, 2018
Given 63% while driving a Ford Fiesta ST180 (205/40 R17 W) on mostly country roads for 22,000 average miles
Very soft sidewall, not precise steering, good in dry and with normal driving good in wet. Average wear.
Helpful 23 - tyre reviewed on September 15, 2018
Given 49% while driving a Mercedes Benz E350 (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 5,000 average miles
I would never buy Continental tyres again.
Grip well but they do not last ; I have done 5k of motorway and town driving and there all on 4mm Continental recommend changing at 3mm what a rip off at nearly a £1000 a set these tyres have cost me nearly 200 pounds a month!
Helpful 22 - tyre reviewed on August 6, 2018
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Given 80% while driving a Volkswagen mk7 Golf GTD (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
Great overhoul preformance, but it had a little strange filling in wet cornering under pressure although there was a good ammount of grip. Very disapointed about wear.
Helpful 20 - tyre reviewed on July 2, 2018
Given 51% while driving a Skoda Octavia vRS (225/40 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 8,000 spirited miles
These came new with the car and managed 8,000miles on a front wheel drive Octavia VRS before the middle of the tyre wore to the limit blocks !!!!!
Not what I expected from a premium brand tyre; the tryes were not over inflated and at the correct pressure for the weight and size of the car the shoulders still have 5mm .
After reading the other reviews it seems the standard for this tyre; at over £110 a corner fitted I can buy cheaper and better.
Helpful 21 - tyre reviewed on June 1, 2018
Given 77% while driving a Jaguar F Pace 3.0D AWD S (255/50 R20 W) on mostly motorways for 12,000 spirited miles
Fitted to Jag F-Pace 3.0D (255/50 R20). Dry grip is very good. Wet grip not tested to limit. Steering response is very goods with nice build up of load. There is some road noise but not excessive. Offers some rim protection in case of hitting a stone or pot hole. Wear rate found to be about 9 200km/mm. As new tread depth is 7mm (and not 8mm) this gives 50 000km to the limit of 1.6mm and 37 000km to Conti's recommended 3mm tread depth.
Helpful 22 - tyre reviewed on March 25, 2018
Given 59% while driving a Citroën DS4 (225/45 R18 W) on mostly country roads for 7,000 average miles
I bought this premium range of tyres as I wanted a product that lasted for a decent mileage. My front tyres have done just 7000 miles and the MOT today flagged them up as close to the legal minimum. This is very disappointing and makes me wonder if Continental have some issue with production quality. The cheaper Hankook tyres I had on the front previously lasted for 15000 miles. Won't be buying Continental again
Helpful 17 - tyre reviewed on February 13, 2018
Given 71% while driving a Mercedes Benz V250d (295/45 R19 W) on a combination of roads for 22 average miles
This tyres came as original equipment on MB V250d. I like the simple aesthetic design of the tyre not like the kumho ecsta. Overall performance the tyre has good performance in dry and wet, feeling confident all the time on the road. The only downfall of this tyres is that it wears out too easily, I get about 30-35k kms max (6 months at 250 kms per day 5 days a week). It is expensive as well. I’m now trying the Bridgestone Turanza and so far it is quiter on the road, the wear and tear remains to be seen.
Helpful 14 - tyre reviewed on February 11, 2018
Given 83% while driving a Volvo S60 D5 R Design (235/40 R19 W) on a combination of roads for 7,500 average miles
These came OE on my volvo. Good performance in dry and wet. I'm drive quickly, but no racer and they're already close to 50% thread depth at 12000Km so I doubt they will reach 30K Km.
Pros:
Both wet and dry grip, even in a downpour
Cons:
They are a bit noisy with a distinctive howl on the concrete roads and a good amount of thud on expansion joints. Know this is a performance tyre, but was expecting a bit more mileage out of them.
Helpful 18 - tyre reviewed on January 15, 2018
Given 76% while driving a 1988 Polo (225/35 R18 W) on track for 6,000 spirited miles
Car is mostly used for spirited weekend drives and track days, the dry grip is superb, steering feel and feedback were spot-on... some progressive smearing though as heat builds up on the track. I've had those right after Goodyear F1 Asymmetric (1) on my front axle (FWD) and the SC5 felt much more purpose built in the dry. Surprisingly the tyres are not that noisy considering how sticky they are.
As for downsides, they can wear out quickly... lasted six trackdays on my front axle in desert-like conditions (extreme heat) before shredding the sidewall. Never drove with them enthusiastically in the wet knowing their purpose...
I'd definitely recommend them if you intend to use them in dry, beware of the wear if driven extremely hard.
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on December 11, 2017
Given 59% while driving a Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI [150PS] DSG (235/45 R18 W) on mostly town for 11,600 average miles
In the past I have got about 18K from a set of front tyres, but these tyres will be changed before I reach 12K. Very disappointed and therefore will not consider as replacement
Helpful 22 - tyre reviewed on November 26, 2017
Given 61% while driving a Mercedes Benz C220 CDI Sports (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 7,000 easy going miles
Have to say for a premium tyre, I would expect a decent wear ratio, my vehicle has just completed 7000 miles and tread is at 1.8mm, I find this disgusting, have contacted Continental who’s answer was that ‘we do not guarantee wear’ whilst I appreciate that is the case with all manufacturers, I would like to think they take the issue seriously, this could be a compound issue, so much so could be a safety issue! One thing I would say is that they have lost a customer in me, never again would I buy Continental tyres - my driving is 50/50 long and around town, no country roads, no race track, I and my wife are considerate drivers.
Helpful 18 - tyre reviewed on November 17, 2017