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In their August issue, evo (UK) has published the Summer Tyre Test 2015.
The tested tyre size was 225/40 R18, test vehicle VW Golf VI GTI.
Rating for the SportContactTM 5: Testwinner
About our SportContactTM 5:
+ performing superbly in wet and dry tests
+ proved its unparalleled breadth of ability
+ best in dry braking, wet handling (times and subjective)
In their June issue, Auto Express (UK) has published their annual Summer Tyre Test 2015. The tested tyre size was 225/45 R17 94 Y, test vehicle a VW Golf VII.
The test was conducted by Auto Express on Continental's proving ground in Uvalde/Texas/USA.
Rating for the SportContactTM 5: Testwinner
About our SportContactTM 5:
+ 1st in dry handling
+ 1st in dry braking
+ 1st in wet handling
+ 1st in wet braking
- disappointing rolling resistance
"Conti dominates both handling and braking on all surfaces."
"Remarkable consistent in braking"
"Conti tyre feels lively, sharp and eager to turn"
"Second win on the trot in our 17" test for a remarkable tyre"
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 SportContactTM 5: Testwinner
About our SportContactTM 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 SportContactTM 5: Testwinner
About our SportContactTM 5:
+ best in the wet ("Master of the wet")
+ best in wet and on dry braking
+ very good in all disciplines
- high Price
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 SportContactTM 5: "Recommended"
About our SportContactTM 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 SportContactTM 5 SUV: "Testwinner"
About our SportContactTM 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 SportContactTM 5 SUV: "Testwinner"
About our SportContactTM 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 SportContactTM 5: "Very recommendable (Testwinner)"
About the SportContactTM 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 SportContactTM 5: "Testwinner"
About the SportContactTM 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 SportContactTM 5 rolls not only fast, but also always very securely "
The Automotive Clubs ADAC (D) / OEAMTC (A) / TCS (CH)
have published the Summer Tyre 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)
Rating for the SportContactTM 5: "Good" (Testwinner)
About our SportContactTM 5
+ well balanced tyre
+ best rating on wet surfaces
+ good on dry roads
+ low fuel consumption
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 SportContactTM 5: "Good"
About our SportContactTM 5:
+ "Our recommendation: The best tyres are SportContactTM 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.
Rating for our SportContactTM 5: "Highly recommended"
About our SportContactTM 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
The SportContact™ 5 adapts to the road surface, giving improved grip and handling when accelerating and cornering.
Featuring Black Chilli Technology. the SportContact™ 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 SportContact™ 5 was awarded an AutoExpress Best Buy (2013) and is highly commended by AutoBild (2014).
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