69
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
35/100
Owner ratings
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Continental ContiSportContact 5 vs Pirelli P2500 — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
67
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
65/100
4 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental ContiSportContact 5 — better handling, wet and dry. Pick the Pirelli P2500 if treadwear matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
6 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
ContiSportContact 5 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | ContiSportContact 5 | P2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
ContiSportContact 5 leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | ContiSportContact 5 | P2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 81 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 53 |
| SimpleTire owners | 98 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
ContiSportContact 5 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | ContiSportContact 5 | P2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 80 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 68 |
| SimpleTire owners | 97 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ContiSportContact 5 | P2500 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 98 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
P2500 leads by 38
Why this score
| Source | ContiSportContact 5 | P2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 56 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | 92 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
ContiSportContact 5 leads by 23
Why this score
| Source | ContiSportContact 5 | P2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 60 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ContiSportContact 5 | Pirelli P2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 67 |
| Dry | 83 | 70 |
| Wet | 74 | 53 |
| Comfort | 74 | 68 |
| Noise | 72 | – |
| Treadwear | 45 | 83 |
| Handling | 83 | 60 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
Tire A
67
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Pirelli P2500 receives a polarized reception from users, with experiences ranging from exceptional longevity and all-weather reliability to significant concerns regarding wet-weather traction. While some drivers praise its durability and performance across varying temperature extremes, others report a lack of confidence in cornering and wet surface grip.
Pros
- Impressive tread life and overall longevity
- Reliable performance in diverse temperature ranges
- Effective traction in light snow conditions
- Consistent handling in dry summer conditions
Cons
- Poor grip and traction on wet surfaces
- Unsettling handling characteristics during cornering
- Inconsistent performance feedback leading to lack of driver confidence
Observations
- Drivers of heavier or performance-oriented sedans, such as the Jaguar S-Type, reported notable issues with wet-weather slippage.
- Users prioritizing longevity noted that the tire maintains its structural integrity well beyond 60,000km with proper rotation.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ContiSportContact 5 | B · Pirelli P2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 30 | — |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | — |
| Tread depth | 8 - 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 280 - 420 A - AA A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Continental
67
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Continental ContiSportContact 5 — better handling, wet and dry. Pick the Pirelli P2500 if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli P2500 scores 83 vs 45 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental ContiSportContact 5 scores 83 vs 60 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental ContiSportContact 5 scores 74 vs 53 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental ContiSportContact 5 scores 83 vs 70 on dry.
Tire A · Continental ContiSportContact 5
Tire B · Pirelli P2500
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.