Continental ContiSportContact 5P Review — Performance OEM Replacement for NZ Sports Cars
Overall Rating: 9.1 / 10
Category: Ultra High Performance Summer
Price in NZ: From $524 (passenger), from $668 (SUV)
Best for: Porsche 911, BMW M3/M5, Mercedes AMG, Audi R8 — OEM replacement for 2015–2022 vehicles
Quick Verdict
The Continental ContiSportContact 5P was Continental’s UHP flagship before the SportContact 6 and 7 generation. It remains in production in NZ for drivers of premium vehicles specified with 5P OEM fitment — particularly Porsche 911 and BMW M-series from 2015–2022. Using Continental’s first-generation BlackChili compound technology, the 5P delivered class-leading dry and wet performance in its era and remains an excellent tyre for OEM-match replacement.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Ultra High Performance Summer |
| EU Label — Wet Grip | A (highest) |
| EU Label — Fuel Efficiency | D |
| Speed Ratings | Y (300 km/h), ZR |
| Available Rim Sizes | 18″, 19″, 20″, 21″ (passenger), 20″–22″ (SUV) |
| NZ Price Range | $524 – $900 (passenger), $668 – $1,200 (SUV) |
| OEM History | Porsche 911 (2015–2022), BMW M3/M4, Audi R8 |
Performance Profile
For OEM replacement: The 5P’s primary value is maintaining factory handling calibration. Porsche and BMW engineers calibrated their suspension settings around the 5P’s specific characteristics. Replacing with the newer SportContact 7 changes the handling feel (the SC7 is a different tyre, not simply better in every dimension).
Wet safety: EU Label A — Continental’s BlackChili compound delivers strong wet grip in the 5P formulation.
Dry performance: Class-leading in its era — still very strong, though the SportContact 6 and 7 have advanced the benchmark since.
NZ Road Conditions Assessment
Auckland: Excellent for OEM-match replacement. Porsche 911 and BMW M4 owners with 5P OEM fitment should specify the 5P for factory handling maintenance.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Correct OEM for Porsche 911, BMW M3/M4/M5, Audi R8 (2015–2022)
- EU Label A wet grip — top safety rating
- BlackChili compound performance from Continental’s established UHP technology
- Available in SUV variant for Porsche Cayenne and BMW X5 M (selected models)
Cons
- Older generation — SportContact 6 and 7 deliver improved performance for new purchases
- EU Label D fuel efficiency — high rolling resistance
Sources
- Continental ContiSportContact 5P — continental.com — accessed 2026-06-01
- Tyroola NZ pricing — tyroola.co.nz/tyre/continental/ — accessed 2026-06-01
Related Pages
- Continental SportContact 7 — current generation
- Continental SportContact 6 — previous generation
- Continental Tyres NZ — brand overview