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  • C
    Fuel Efficiency
    Fuel Efficiency / Rolling Resistance: C

    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 5 255/40R21 102Y XL

4.8/5
(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.

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£30657
  • Fitted at a local tyre centre
  • Wheel balancing included
  • New valve & disposal included
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£28371
  • Delivered to your door
  • Fit at a local garage
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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 5 255/40R21 102Y XL Tyre Reviews

There are 5 reviews of the Continental Sport Contact 5 255/40R21 102Y XL
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4.8/5
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Car make: Audi
Car model: e-tron GT
By: Kieron Eglan
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 5 255/40R21 102Y XL
Very satisfied with them. I will be purchasing them for the rear tyres next time.
Car make: Audi
Car model: Q3
By: Darren Kanes
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 5 255/40R21 102Y XL
I consider these tyres to be quite soft, therefore, they appear to work with more efficiency on a heavy vehicle such as a Volvo, when the tyres are inflated to a higher pressure.
Car make: BMW
Car model: 7 Series
By: Marnie E.
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 5 255/40R21 102Y XL
At first, these tyres can be a little noisy and abrasive, but after a while, they'll quiet down. I'm very happy as I can definitely feel the improvement in grip from switching out old worn tyres to these new ones.
Car make: BMW
Car model: i7
By: Jonathan Pell
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 5 255/40R21 102Y XL
They are indeed still pretty round and extremely black! Great tyres.
Car make: BMW
Car model: X4
By: John R.
Tyre review for Continental Sport Contact 5 255/40R21 102Y XL
Excellent performance and really durable.