Continental ContiSportContact 5P
EU tyre label for every size: 44 sizes of this summer tyre compared with the rest of the market
The Continental ContiSportContact 5P is a summer tyre for passenger cars. Its supplier has registered it in the EU product database (EPREL) in 44 sizes (79 registrations including load and speed variants), for 18″ to 22″ rims.
Wet grip is rated A–B depending on size, fuel efficiency C–D and external rolling noise 72–75 dB.
The label depends on the size. Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise, the best-labelled size on sale is 235/35 R19 (Wet grip A · Fuel efficiency C · 72 dB), the weakest 285/30 ZR21 (Wet grip B · Fuel efficiency D · 75 dB).
On the EU market since July 2012; the earliest production week registered is 26/2012.
How it compares in its sizes
We compared each size with all other summer tyres of the same size and class in EPREL (43 sizes had at least four rivals). A size scores when its label is at least as good as 75% of them.
Strongest point: wet grip. Weakest point: rolling noise, where most same-size rivals do as well or better.
What the label means on the road (225/45 ZR 18)
Example: the 225/45 ZR 18 size, compared with the 457 other summer tyres registered in this size.
Wet braking from 80 km/h
≈34 m with class A, against ≈37 m for the most common class in this size (B).
Fuel efficiency
Class D vs the typical C: ≈0.18 L/100 km more, about 28 litres more over 15,000 km for a 1,500 kg car.
Rolling noise
72 dB against a median of 71 dB in this size (1 dB louder).
Estimates from the class ranges in Regulation (EU) 2020/740. A label class is a range, so a real tyre can sit anywhere inside it. Every 3 dB doubles the sound energy.
All 44 sizes
The small figure under each class is the share of same-size, same-season tyres this size matches or beats (“–” when fewer than five tyres share the size).
| Size | Load / speed | Wet | Fuel | Noise | Snow / ice | Production from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18″ rims | ||||||
| 225/45 ZR 18 | 95Y XL | A100% | D22% | 72 dBB48% | — | 13/2016 |
| 225/45 ZR 18 | 95Y XL | B82% | C90% | 72 dBB48% | — | 06/2026 |
| 235/40 ZR 18 | 95Y XL | A100% | D33% | 72 dBB47% | — | 26/2018 |
| 245/40 ZR 18 | 97Y XL | A100% | D29% | 72 dBB49% | — | 13/2016 |
| 255/35 ZR 18 | 94Y XL | A100% | D42% | 73 dBB42% | — | 26/2018 |
| 19″ rims | ||||||
| 225/35 ZR 19 | 88Y XL | A100% | D51% | 72 dBB45% | — | 40/2018 |
| 225/40 ZR 19 | 93Y XL | B79% | D32% | 72 dBB46% | — | 40/2018 |
| 235/35 ZR 19 | 91PAR_Y_PAR XL · 91PAR_Y_PAR XL · 91Y XL · 91Y XL | A100% | D47% | 72 dBB50% | — | 09/2018 |
| 235/35 R 19 | 91Y XL | A100% | C92% | 72 dBB48% | — | 14/2013 |
| 255/30 ZR 19 | 91PAR_Y_PAR XL · 91Y XL | A100% | D43% | 73 dBB39% | — | 35/2018 |
| 255/35 ZR 19 | 92PAR_Y_PAR | A100% | D33% | 72 dBB66% | — | 35/2018 |
| 255/35 ZR 19 | 96PAR_Y_PAR XL · 96PAR_Y_PAR XL · 96Y XL | A100% | D33% | 73 dBB43% | — | 17/2016 |
| 255/35 ZR 19 | 96PAR_Y_PAR XL · 96PAR_Y_PAR XL · 96Y XL | B77% | D33% | 73 dBB43% | — | 35/2023 |
| 255/35 R 19 | 96Y XL | A100% | D29% | 73 dBB35% | — | 13/2016 |
| 255/40 R 19 | 100Y XL | A100% | D17% | 73 dBB34% | — | 26/2018 |
| 275/35 ZR 19 | 100PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | D34% | 73 dBB45% | — | 35/2018 |
| 285/30 ZR 19 | 98PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | D48% | 75 dBB11% | — | 09/2018 |
| 295/30 ZR 19 | 100PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | D63% | 75 dBB22% | — | 01/2015 |
| 305/30 ZR 19 | 102PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | D59% | 75 dBB30% | — | 01/2015 |
| 20″ rims | ||||||
| 235/40 ZR 20 | 96Y XL | A100% | D25% | 72 dBB44% | — | 22/2018 |
| 245/35 R 20 | 95Y XL | A100% | D34% | 72 dBB43% | — | 14/2015 |
| 245/40 R 20 | 99Y XL · 99Y XL | A100% | D12% | 72 dBB47% | — | 27/2014 |
| 255/35 R 20 | 97Y XL | A100% | C89% | 73 dBB41% | — | 23/2015 |
| 255/35 R 20 | 97Y XL | B57% | C89% | 73 dBB41% | — | 35/2013 |
| 255/40 ZR 20 | 101PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C83% | 73 dBB36% | — | 14/2013 |
| 255/40 ZR 20 | 101PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | D17% | 72 dBB62% | — | 18/2018 |
| 265/30 R 20 | 94Y XL · 94Y XL · 94Y XL | A100% | D27% | 73 dBB64% | — | 26/2017 |
| 275/35 R 20 | 102Y XL | A100% | D16% | 73 dBB39% | — | 09/2013 |
| 275/35 R 20 | 102Y XL · 102Y XL | A100% | C74% | 73 dBB39% | — | 31/2017 |
| 275/45 ZR 20 | 110PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C84% | 73 dBB47% | — | 05/2019 |
| 285/30 ZR 20 | 99PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | D49% | 75 dBB20% | — | 40/2018 |
| 285/35 ZR 20 | 104PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | D39% | 75 dBB21% | — | 22/2018 |
| 295/35 ZR 20 | 105PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C91% | 75 dBB18% | — | 14/2013 |
| 305/40 ZR 20 | 112PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C85% | 73 dBB73% | — | 05/2019 |
| 21″ rims | ||||||
| 245/35 ZR 21 | 96Y XL · 96Y XL | A100% | D30% | 72 dBB48% | — | 53/2015 |
| 255/40 ZR 21 | 102Y XL | A100% | D14% | 73 dBB45% | — | 13/2016 |
| 255/40 ZR 21 | 102Y XL | B69% | D14% | 73 dBB45% | — | 41/2023 |
| 265/30 R 21 | 96Y XL · 96Y XL | A100% | D60% | 73 dBB80% | — | 48/2016 |
| 265/35 ZR 21 | 101Y XL · 101Y XL | A100% | D24% | 73 dBB31% | — | 53/2015 |
| 265/35 R 21 | 101Y XL | B33% | D4% | 73 dBB41% | — | 09/2018 |
| 265/40 R 21 | 101Y | A100% | C53% | 72 dBB47% | — | 41/2013 |
| 275/30 ZR 21 | 98PAR_Y_PAR XL · 98PAR_Y_PAR XL | B81% | D25% | 73 dBB49% | — | 26/2012 |
| 275/30 ZR 21 | 98PAR_Y_PAR XL · 98PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C96% | 73 dBB49% | — | 02/2025 |
| 275/35 ZR 21 | 103PAR_Y_PAR XL · 103PAR_Y_PAR XL · 103PAR_Y_PAR XL · 103PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C81% | 73 dBB51% | — | 18/2017 |
| 285/30 ZR 21 | 100PAR_Y_PAR XL · 100PAR_Y_PAR XL | B59% | D28% | 75 dBB49% | — | 04/2013 |
| 285/30 ZR 21 | 100PAR_Y_PAR XL · 100PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C93% | 75 dBB49% | — | 12/2026 |
| 285/35 ZR 21 | 105Y XL | A100% | D12% | 75 dBB36% | — | 17/2016 |
| 285/45 ZR 21 | 109PAR_Y_PAR | A100% | D8% | 74 dBB40% | — | 05/2015 |
| 285/45 ZR 21 | 109PAR_Y_PAR | A100% | C74% | 74 dBB40% | — | 03/2025 |
| 295/35 R 21 | 103Y | A100% | C69% | 74 dBB44% | — | 40/2013 |
| 315/30 ZR 21 | 105PAR_Y_PAR XL · 105PAR_Y_PAR XL · 105PAR_Y_PAR XL · 105PAR_Y_PAR XL | A100% | C92% | 74 dBB43% | — | 18/2017 |
| 325/40 ZR 21 | 113PAR_Y_PAR | A– | D– | 74 dBB– | — | 18/2015 |
| 22″ rims | ||||||
| 285/40 ZR 22 | 106PAR_Y_PAR | A100% | D14% | 74 dBB35% | — | 05/2015 |
| 325/35 ZR 22 | 110PAR_Y_PAR | A100% | D17% | 74 dBB41% | — | 14/2015 |
Best-labelled summer tyres in 225/45 ZR 18
Other tyres on sale in the same size, sorted by wet grip, then noise, then fuel efficiency.
All tyres in 225/45 ZR18, ranked by label →
- Pirelli PzeroA C 67 dB
- Davanti DX640A B 68 dB
- Sentury-Landsail Qirin 990A B 68 dB
- Petlas Prestige SportA C 68 dB
- Starmaxx Dynamix SportA C 68 dB
- Sentury Qirin 990A B 69 dB
Questions
Is the Continental ContiSportContact 5P a quiet tyre?
Its declared rolling noise ranges from 72 dB to 75 dB (median 73 dB). In 2% of the sizes we could compare, it is at least as quiet as three quarters of same-size rivals.
How good is the Continental ContiSportContact 5P in the wet?
Its wet grip class is A–B. In 98% of compared sizes that is at least as good as three quarters of same-size rivals.
Is the Continental ContiSportContact 5P suitable for snow?
No size carries the 3PMSF symbol, so it is not certified for severe snow. In countries with winter tyre rules it does not count as a winter tyre.
When was the Continental ContiSportContact 5P launched?
It has been on the EU market since July 2012. The earliest production week in its registrations is 26/2012; the DOT code on the sidewall shows the week and year of your tyre.
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Source: EPREL, the European Commission’s product registry for energy labelling — 79 registrations, data as of 26 October 2026. Suppliers have updated 30 of these registrations since first publication. Label values are the supplier’s declaration.