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The ContiSportContact™ 5 adapts to the road surface, giving improved grip and handling when accelerating and cornering.
Featuring Black Chilli Technology. the ContiSportContact™ 5 is reactive, giving shorter braking distances on wet and dry roads.
The unique tire composition ensures considerably reduced rolling resistance – for higher mileage and reduced fuel consumption.
The Swedish magazine "Teknikens Värld" has published in their current issue the Summer Tyre Test 2015. The tested tyre size was 225/45 R17 W/Y, test vehicle was a Volvo V40 T5 . The test was conducted by Teknikens Värld on public roads and partly on the proving ground of Continental Gislaved / Sweden.
Rating for the ContiSportContactTM 5: Testwinner
About our ContiSportContactTM 5:
+ good on all grip-related test areas
- rolling resistance
"In all safety related test disciplines no one comes even close to Conti"
The Polish magazine "Motor" has published in their issue (14-15/2015) their Summer Tyre Test 2015. The tested tyre size was 225/50 R17 W/Y, test vehicle a BMW 328i. The test was conducted by Motor on Continental´s proving ground in Uvalde/Texas.
Rating for the ContiSportContactTM 5: Testwinner
About our ContiSportContactTM 5:
+ best in the wet ("Master of the wet")
+ best in wet and on dry braking
+ very good in all disciplines
- high Price
The Russian magazine "Autoreview" has published in their issue the Summer Tyre Test 2015. The tested tyre size was 225/45 R17, test vehicle was a Audi A3 Sedan.
The test was conducted by Autoreview in cooperation with Pirelli, Malepensa, Italy proving ground.
Rating for the ContiSportContactTM 5: Testwinner
About our ContiSportContactTM 5:
+ grip on wet asphalt
+ handling on wet asphalt
+ grip and handling on dry asphalt
- lack of smoothness
The German magazine "sport auto" publishes in issue (05/2014) an UHP Summer Tyre Test. The tested tyre size was 225/40 R18 Y and the test vehicle a VW Golf GTI.
The test was conducted by sport auto on the Contidrom proving ground in Jeversen/Wietze.
Rating for the ContiSportContactTM 5: "Recommended"
About our ContiSportContactTM 5:
+ Best in Hydroplaning
+ Good in wet cornering
- deficits in wet braking
- no recommendation for cars without ESP
In their March issue, Auto Bild Allrad (D) has published the 4x4 Summer Tyre Test. The tyre size was 255/55 R18 V/W/Y, test vehicle BMW X5.
The test was conducted by Auto Bild Allrad in cooperation with Continental in Uvalde/Texas.
Rating for the ContiSportContactTM 5 SUV: "Testwinner"
About our ContiSportContactTM 5 SUV:
+ very balanced summer tyre
+ extraordinary short stopping distances
+ precise handling
- price
- average traction wet grass
The German magazine "Auto Zeitung Allrad" publishes in issue (02/2014) a SUV Summer Tyre Test. The test size was 255/50 R19 W/Y and the test vehicle a Mercedes ML 350.
The test was conducted by Auto Zeitung Allrad on the Continental proving ground in Uvalde/Texas.
Rating for the ContiSportContactTM 5 SUV: "Testwinner"
About our ContiSportContactTM 5 SUV:
+ best in wet, dry and off-road braking
+ overall best in the dry
+ overall best tyre in off-road criteria
+ best in rolling resistance
The ACE (Auto Club Europa) and German GTÜ (Gesellschaft für Technische Überwachung mbH) have published their Summer Tyre Test 2014. The tyre size is 225/45 R17 tested on VW Golf and Seat Leon.
Rating for the ContiSportContactTM 5: "Very recommendable (Testwinner)"
About the ContiSportContactTM 5
+ best in wet and dry braking
The german magazine "Auto Zeitung" has published in today's issue (No. 6, 2014), a Summer Tyre Test for the tyre size 225/50 R17 W/Y. Test vehicle was a BMW 320i 170PS.
Rating for the ContiSportContactTM 5: "Testwinner"
About the ContiSportContactTM 5
+ best in dry braking
+ low rolling resistance
+ good in wet braking and save in wet handling
- only average in hydroplaning
" It doesn't matter if the track is wet or dry: The Test Winner Continental ContiSportContactTM 5 rolls not only fast, but also always very securely "
The Automotive Clubs ADAC (D) / OEAMTC (A) / TCS (CH)
have published the Summer Tire Test 2013 on their homepages.
( www.adac.de / www.oeamtc.at / www.tcs.ch)
- 225/45 R17 W/Y (tested on a Skoda Oktavia)
- 185/60 R15 H (tested on a VW Polo)
The tests were carried out by the Automotive Clubs on the following proving grounds:
- All criteria on wet road, fuel consumption: Contidrom, Jeversen, Germany.
- Handling and dry braking: Bridgestone, Rome, Italy.
- Mileage 225/45 R17: ADAC outdoor test, Landsberg, Germany.
- Mileage 185/60 R15: Bridgestone wear machine, Rome, Italy.
- High Speed Test conducted by TU Darmstadt, Germany.
Rating for the ContiSportContactTM 5: "Good" (Testwinner)
About our ContiSportContactTM 5
+ well balanced tyre
+ best rating on wet surfaces
+ good on dry roads
+ low fuel consumption
In their September issue, Auto Express (UK) has published the Annual Summer Tyre Test 2013. The test size was 225/45 R17, test vehicle VW Golf VII.
The test was conducted by Auto Express in cooperation with Goodyear in Mireval, France.
Rating for the ContiSportContactTM 5: Testwinner
About our ContiSportContactTM 5:
+ 1st in Dry Braking
+ 1st in Wet Braking
+ aquaplaning
"Great all-rounder takes win, and sets a new standard for braking."
"Very good braking and aquaplaning combined with only small compromises elsewhere to seal the win."
"The engineers at Continental have really found something when it comes to stopping, both in the wet and the dry."
In the current issue the German Consumer Organization "Stiftung Warentest" has published the Summer Tyre Test 2013.
The test is based on the test results of the automotive clubs ADAC (D),
OEAMTC (A) and TCS (CH) which have been communicated earlier.
Rating for the ContiSportContactTM 5: "Good"
About our ContiSportContactTM 5:
+ "Our recommendation: The best tyres are ContiSportContactTM 5 and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2"
In their March issue, Auto Bild sportscars (D) has published the UHP Summer Tyre Test 2013. The test size was 225/35 ZR18, test vehicle Mini Cooper S JW.
The test was conducted by Auto Bild sportscars in cooperation with Nexen on the Wachauring, Austria. Hydroplaning was tested by Auto Bild sportscars at the Contidrom.
Rating for our ContiSportContactTM 5: "Highly recommended"
About our ContiSportContactTM 5 :
+ sportive tyre with exemplary handling properties on wet and dry surface
+ perfect steering precision with good response
+ very good safety reserve in hydroplaning
+ short braking distance on wet- and dry surface
- higher cost by noise
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