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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.

  • B
    Wet Grip
    Wet Grip / Braking Performance: B

    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.

  • B73 dB
    External Noise
    Noise Emission / Exterior Noise: B (73 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 5 255/35R18 94Y XL

4.4/5
(5 reviews)
  • Tick Icon Car
    Car tyre:

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

  • Tick Icon Reinforced (XL)
    Extra Load or Reinforced tyres:

    A stronger sidewall lets this tyre carry more weight than a standard tyre of the same size. Marked XL on the sidewall.

Fully FittedFromBest choice
£19036
  • Fitted at a local tyre centre
  • Wheel balancing included
  • New valve & disposal included
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£16966
  • 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 5 255/35R18 94Y XL Tyre Reviews

There are 5 reviews of the Continental Sport Contact 5 255/35R18 94Y XL
Overall rating
4.4/5
5 star
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4 star
60%
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Car make: BMW
Car model: 3 Series
By: Dougal Franks
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 5 255/35R18 94Y XL
The tyres offer excellent grip in both dry and wet conditions. As a rear-wheel-drive car owner, I can count on these tyres to give me the confidence that I can stop the car and it will hold and give me peace of mind.
Car make: Mercedes
Car model: C-Class
By: Lola Ferns
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 5 255/35R18 94Y XL
To me, the good manufacturing quality is evidenced by the Smooth Ride requiring much less balancing weight compared to the old set.
Car make: Mercedes
Car model: C63 AMG
By: Oliver Floss
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 5 255/35R18 94Y XL
They seem promising at the moment. I wonder about their performance during winter and how long they last.
Car make: Mercedes
Car model: AMG
By: Azim S.
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 5 255/35R18 94Y XL
Wears out quickly, not great.
Car make: Mercedes
Car model: 220
By: Aveer S.
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 5 255/35R18 94Y XL
I haven't travelled a lot with these tyres yet, but the outlook is good.