The ContiSportContact 5 is Continental's Max Performance Summer tire. Initially developed to match the sporty driving characteristics of Mercedes-Benz SLK350 roadsters, the ContiSportContact 5 is designed to combine short braking distances and good cornering traction with reduced fuel consumption and good treadwear. However like all summer tires, they are not intended to be driven in near freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.
The ContiSportContact 5 uses Continental's Black Chilli compound molded into an asymmetric tread design that features a macro-block outboard shoulder that adapts to the road surface to improve road grip and cornering stability. Four circumferential grooves channel water to resist hydroplaning and enhance wet traction. A continuous center rib and notched intermediate ribs promote steering response and straight-line tracking.
The ContiSportContact 5's Black Chilli compound's short-chain polymers react to braking forces by building heat to shorten braking distance on wet and dry roads, while the compound's long-chain polymers release the absorbed energy more efficiently at constant speeds to reduced rolling resistance. Thus, the tire stops faster and remains cooler for longer life and reduced fuel consumption.
The tire's internal structure features twin steel belts reinforced with spirally wrapped polyamide (a mixture of heat-resistant synthetic aramid fiber and nylon threads) that enhances the ride quality while tuning the contact area's vertical flexibility and lateral rigidity.
Limited sizes of the ContiSportContact 5 are available with Continental's ContiSilent Technology, which involves the manufacturer adhering a layer of sound-absorbing foam to the inner liner of the tire to reduce cabin noise in the vehicle. These sizes are identified on the Specs page and in the search results.
El neumático ContiSportContact 5 de Continental pertenece a la categoría: Rendimiento Máximo Para Verano. Fue desarrollado inicialmente para ajustarse a las características del manejo deportivo ofrecidas por el Mercedes-Benz SLK350. Su diseño combina un frenado en corta distancia y mayor tracción al tomar curvas, con, reducción en el consumo de combustible y un desgaste más lento. Sin embargo, como todo neumático de verano, no fue diseñado para ser utilizado en temperaturas cercanas al nivel de congelación o superficies con hielo o nieve.
El ContiSportContact 5 posee un compuesto de caucho que utiliza la tecnología Black Chilli de Continental y es moldeado en una banda de rodamiento con diseño asimétrico, que cuenta con macro-bloques en el borde externo, los cuales se adaptan a la superficie de la carretera mejorando el agarre y la estabilidad al tomar curvas. Cuatro canales circunferenciales sacan el agua del área de contacto con la carretera, mejorando la tracción sobre mojado y la resistencia al deslizamiento sobre agua (hydroplaning). Un segmento central continuo y otros cóncavos, promueven mejor respuesta al girar el volante, a la vez de, mantener la capacidad de continuar en línea recta.
Los polímeros de cadena corta del compuesto de caucho Black Chilli del ContiSportContact 5 reaccionan a las fuerzas del frenado aumentando el calor, para reducir la distancia al frenar sobre superficies secas o mojadas. Mientras que, los polímeros de cadena larga, permiten liberar la energía absorbida, con mayor eficiencia a velocidades constantes para reducir la resistencia al rodar. Todo esto permite detenerse más rápido y mantenerse frío, ambas situaciones permiten una vida útil más larga y reducen el consumo de combustible.
La estructura interna posee correas gemelas de acero reforzadas con poliamida envuelto en espiral (mezcla de fibras de aramida sintética resistente al calor e hilo de nailon), para mejorar la calidad del andar al mismo tiempo de ajustar el área de contacto con flexibilidad vertical y rigidez lateral.
El ContiSportContact 5 con la tecnología ContiSilent de Continental, se encuentra disponible en tamaños limitados. Esta tecnología adhiere una capa de espuma, que absorbe sonidos en el interior del neumático, para reducir el ruido en la cabina del vehículo. Los tamaños con esta tecnología estan identificados en las páginas de Especificaciones y en los resultados de búsqueda.
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Warranty summary for replacement tires purchased on or after 10/01/22 (1 of 2)
Manufacturer Special Warranty:60-day or 1st 2/32" trial (2), 3-yr flat changing
Additional Information:(1) Repair voids warranty (2) Whichever comes 1st,purchase 4 exchange for another set of Conti.
Notes
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New vehicle Original Equipment tire warranties often differ from those covering replacement tires. Consult your vehicle documents to confirm Original Equipment tire warranty coverage.
Customer feedback data reveals strong performance in dry traction, with scores frequently reaching 9-10 for precise cornering and responsive handling. Wet traction also earns praise, though a few users note occasional variability in heavy rain. Comfort receives positive marks for ride quality, though some mention moderate road noise. Treadwear ratings show a split: many report impressive longevity for a summer tire, while others express concerns about faster wear, particularly with aggressive driving. Overall, users highlight the tire's alignment with its max performance summer category, delivering confident handling in intended conditions.
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84 customers mention "Wet Traction"
74 positive
10 negative
Customers praise the PS2 ZP's wet traction, with most scoring 9s and 10s for confident grip and hydroplaning resistance. Some note scores between 7-8, indicating strong performance in summer conditions. A few lower ratings (1-6) mention mixed feedback on wet handling.
April 09, 2013(Verified Purchase)
4.6 out of 5
...Awesome traction in dry conditions and do well in the rain.
Great tires!! Awesome traction in dry conditions and do well in the rain.
Vehicle: 2012 BMW 335i Coupe M Sport Package Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: EULESS, TX Driving Style: Spirited
...The Michelin are much better handling and I have had no problem in heavy rain...
Much better tire than the Goodyear. With the Goodyear I had hydro-planning problems and the tires only lasted 15000 miles. The Michelin are much better handling and I have had no problem in heavy rain. Also the noise level is much less. Just an all round better tire for the Grand Sport.
Vehicle: 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: PANAMA CITY, FL Driving Style: Spirited
...The tires held up extremely well this season with 2 drivers [a retired pro racer and myself] accumulative of 20 races this year. Excellent handling on wet roads and track...
It is my Wife's car. However I race AutoX twice a month in Southern Louisiana. [Very wet and hot.] The tires held up extremely well this season with 2 drivers [a retired pro racer and myself] accumulative of 20 races this year. Excellent handling on wet roads and track. I am replacing them with the same for next season. The stiffer sidewall lends to rail like corners that seldom slide until well worn. Without the harsher wear of the autoX driving estimate a realistic 24 - 28 K miles in normal use. Noise level very low. Great tire for my needs.
Vehicle: 2011 BMW 335is Coupe Miles Driven on Tires: 20,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: PONCHATOULA, LA Driving Style: Spirited
Most customers give outstanding scores of 9-10 for dry traction, praising the Pilot Sport PS2 ZP's responsive handling and grip. A few note slightly lower scores around 7-8, but overall performance in dry conditions is highly rated.
February 13, 2019(Verified Purchase)
4.4 out of 5
...Precise and predictable handling, including spirited driving on windy mountain roads. Very little squealing even near performance limits...
I highly recommend these tires. Great performance in dry, acceptable in rain.
Reviewing this set as I order replacements. 4 years in service on the fronts, about 43k miles. Combo city/highway driving, including one cross-country round trip and a track day.
Pros: very good performance, excellent tread life. Security and durability of run-flats. Precise and predictable handling, including spirited driving on windy mountain roads. Very little squealing even near performance limits. Quieter than competitors during first half of tire life. Run-flat worked fine for 40 miles on a trip thru mountains after picking up a screw.
Cons: rear tires developed a droning noise after about 20k miles. Fronts got a little noisy too at about 40k near end of tread life.
Overall weaknesses shared with any low-profile run-flat: Stiff ride, noisy over bumps, less comfortable than non-runflat equivalents, more expensive. As long as you are OK with these trade-offs, these Michelins are a great choice for high performance and reliability.
Vehicle: 2010 BMW 335d Sedan Sport Package Miles Driven on Tires: 40,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: FRESNO, CA Driving Style: Average
...Precise and predictable handling, including spirited driving on windy mountain roads. Very little squealing even near performance limits...
I highly recommend these tires. Great performance in dry, acceptable in rain.
Reviewing this set as I order replacements. 3.5 years in service on the rears, about 40k miles. Still a little tread left (could get 43k-45k) but replacing now as a set since fronts are worn out. Combo city/highway driving, including one cross-country round trip and a track day.
Pros: very good performance, excellent tread life. Security and durability of run-flats. Precise and predictable handling, including spirited driving on windy mountain roads. Very little squealing even near performance limits. Quieter than competitors during first half of tire life. Run-flat worked fine for 40 miles on a trip thru mountains after picking up a screw.
Cons: rear tires developed a droning noise after about 20k miles. Noise noticeable starting at about 45mph, then progressively louder til roughly equal to engine noise at 65+mph. Rebalancing didn't help.
Overall weaknesses shared with any low-profile run-flat: Stiff ride, noisy over bumps, less comfortable than non-runflat equivalents, more expensive. As long as you are OK with these trade-offs, these Michelins are a great choice for high performance and reliability.
Vehicle: 2010 BMW 335d Sedan Sport Package Miles Driven on Tires: 40,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: FRESNO, CA Driving Style: Average
...They have not degraded the ride or the handling. I am very pleased with them.
Bought these tires for my Cayman S since it has no spare and I frequently drive far from tire stores (middle of Wyoming). They replaced the stock 19 inch 35 series stock tires, and ride no harsher than the original tires (replaced with 18 inch 40 series run flats). They are not loud, but are noticeable on rougher pavement. On I 25 north of Denver, which is deeply grooved, the tires wander and follow the grooves, but not alarmingly so. They have been a good choice for the Porsche. They have not degraded the ride or the handling. I am very pleased with them.
Vehicle: 2006 Porsche Cayman S With Standard Brakes Standard Model Miles Driven on Tires: 1,500 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: PARKER, CO Driving Style: Spirited
Customers praise the ride comfort with most scoring 9s and 10s, noting smooth handling and low noise. Some report mixed results (scores 5-7) citing occasional harshness.
May 25, 2013(Verified Purchase)
3.6 out of 5
While performance and ride quality were generally acceptable... Since ditching run flats and going to a conventional tires I have noticed improvements in tire life, ride quality, and mileage...
While performance and ride quality were generally acceptable, durability was terrible In less than 20,000 miles I have gone through six of of Michelin's Pilot ZP run flat tires. Two tires simply wore out much faster than expected, well under 20,000 miles, while the remaining four tires all suffered either sidewall failure or were damaged and could not be repaired. When I say damaged, I mean a typical puncture that should have been easy to repair. No installer was willing to try and repair a run flat tire. Warranty on this tire also substandard because of the design of the car which calls for different size front and rear tires. Since ditching run flats and going to a conventional tires I have noticed improvements in tire life, ride quality, and mileage. I have noticed no significant difference in handling or braking, though I acknowledge I am not stressing the tires on most drives. If you purchase this tire as your daily summer driver make sure you purchase the road hazard warranty.
Vehicle: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe Sport Package Miles Driven on Tires: 12,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: ORONO, ME Driving Style: Average
...The ride on the factory tires was jarring and painful, but these new tires totally changed that. The car is much more comfortable to drive now, even on long trips...
Amazingly it felt like I upgraded my suspension. The ride on the factory tires was jarring and painful, but these new tires totally changed that. The car is much more comfortable to drive now, even on ling trips. I'll never buy the factory versions again.
Vehicle: 2003 BMW Z4 3.0I Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: null, null Driving Style: Average
...Very comfortable (you lose a bit of cornering at speed), and otherwise fine, but an *extremely* expensive set of tires when you take into account $/mi...
My tires wore out before the warranty date! Rated to 20k miles. I'd not even done 15k miles and the tread is completely missing and bald. It was so soon I hadn't even bothered to check, someone pointed it out to me.
The rest of the tires specs aren't bad. Very comfortable (you lose a bit of cornering at speed), and otherwise fine, but an *extremely* expensive set of tires when you take into account $/mi.
Thankfully tirerack.com has stepped up where Michelin fell down and given me a discount on a new pair. Back to the O.E. tires for my car. The ride ----s a bit more, but I got 40+k mi on the first pair, almost 3x the miles for not much more $!!
Vehicle: 2007 BMW Z4 3.0i Roadster Miles Driven on Tires: 14,000 Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway Location: SAN FRANCISCO, CA Driving Style: Spirited
Customers praise treadwear with most scoring 7-10, highlighting long-lasting summer performance. Some note lower ratings (0-6) indicating uneven wear experiences.
February 05, 2018(Verified Purchase)
4.3 out of 5
...The treadwear rating is 50% better than the Bridgestones I had, so I expect better life...
I was on the fence between going back with the OEM Bridgestone run flats and Michelin Pilot Super Sport non-run flats. After talking to other owners and Tire Rack reps, I decided to stick with run flats for the sharp steering response. I was pleasantly surprised that these Michelin run flats were available in the staggered tire sizes for my 2011 BMW E90 335i. The Tire Rack video comparison of these tires vs. Bridgestone OEM tires and others firmed up my decision to buy.
My first impression is that the Michelins handle better, have better steering response, less noise, and better ride. The treadwear rating is 50% better than the Bridgestones I had, so I expect better life. I don't drive the car in the rain if I don't have to, as I have an old pickup for bad weather, so I don't have any feedback to give on hydroplaning or wet weather traction. I will say that I've never had a bad Michelin tire in over 40 years of driving and so far these are carrying on the tradition.
Vehicle: 2011 BMW 335i Sedan M Sport Package Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: KENNESAW, GA Driving Style: Spirited
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