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  • D
    Fuel Efficiency
    Fuel Efficiency / Rolling Resistance: D

    How much fuel the tyre uses as it rolls. Graded A to E, where A is the most efficient and E the least.

  • A
    Wet Grip
    Wet Grip / Braking Performance: A

    How well the tyre stops in the wet. Graded A to E, where A is the shortest stopping distance. Each grade is worth roughly 3 metres, about a car length.

  • B71 dB
    External Noise
    Noise Emission / Exterior Noise: B (71 dB)

    How loud the tyre is from outside the car, measured in decibels. Graded A to C, where A is the quietest.

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Continental Sport Contact 5 215/40R18 85Y

4.5/5
(6 reviews)
Wet Grip Excellence
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    Car tyre:

    Designed for cars, rather than vans, 4x4s or commercial vehicles.

Fully FittedFromBest choice
£18090
  • Fitted at a local tyre centre
  • Wheel balancing included
  • New valve & disposal included
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£16020
  • Delivered to your door
  • Fit at a local garage
  • Great value
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Product description & features

The Continental Sport Contact 5 is a premium summer tyre. The BlackChili compound used provides impressive braking and cornering control. The Sport Contact 5 uses an asymmetric tread design. Larger tread blocks are placed on the outer edge for cornering and braking support. Centre tread blocks stiffen at high speeds and a steady line is maintained by the centre ribs. The 3D grooves remove water from the contact patch.

The Sport Contact 5’s successor is the SportContact 6. The SportContact 6 also comes in ContiSeal and SSR constructions. ContiSeal tyres have a sealing layer beneath the tread which seals punctures up to 5mm. SSR (Self Supporting Runflat) tyres are constructed with reinforced sidewalls that support the vehicle after a loss of air pressure. Tyres.co.uk has extensive stocks of the Continental Sport Contact 5 in SSR and ContiSeal constructions.

Highlights

  • Premium summer tyre
  • Asymmetric tread design
  • Larger outer tread blocks
  • 3D grooves remove water

Continental Sport Contact 5 Statistics

Dry Grip
 
 86%
Wet Grip
 
 82%
Road Feedback
 
 79%
Handling
 
 76%
Wear
 
 51%
Comfort
 
 73%
The above scores combine independent tests and owner reviews, weighted by Tyre Reviews for consistency and reliability.

Continental Sport Contact 5 215/40R18 85Y Tyre Reviews

There are 6 reviews of the Continental Sport Contact 5 215/40R18 85Y
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Car make: Audi
Car model: A1
By: Rebecca Strong
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 5 215/40R18 85Y
Excellent manoeuvrability in the rain and very silent.
Car make: Citroen
Car model: DS3
By: Benjamin Kiran
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 5 215/40R18 85Y
Given the large 215 footprint, the road noise is surprisingly low. The dry traction and road grip are excellent, and the wet traction and road grip are also good. The braking performance is very good too.
Car make: Ford
Car model: Fiesta
By: Lilly-Rose Dunne
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 5 215/40R18 85Y
The old tyres had become unbalanced and had worn down.
Car make: Ford
Car model: Fiesta ST
By: Anastasia C.
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 5 215/40R18 85Y
Everything appears to be good at the moment.
Car make: Abarth
Car model: 124 Spider
By: Faizan Lilyana
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 5 215/40R18 85Y
The steering of the vehicle becomes more comfortable with increased grip.
Car make: Hyundai
Car model: i20
By: Rahul Chelsey
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 5 215/40R18 85Y
Tyres that perform effectively in both rainy and sunny conditions.
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