73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
72/100
200 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Continental Premium Contact 2 vs Continental Premium Contact 5 — Compared (September 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
74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
62/100
5 professional tests
User signal (40%)
75/100
119 owner reviews
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VerdictToo close to call: Continental Premium Contact 2 and Continental Premium Contact 5 are within 2 points overall. Continental Premium Contact 2 is stronger on dry and treadwear. Continental Premium Contact 5 is stronger on wet, comfort and handling.
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Category breakdown
7 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)
Premium Contact 2 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 2 | Premium Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 75 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 87 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Premium Contact 5 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 2 | Premium Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 84 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 83 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 2 | Premium Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 1 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Premium Contact 5 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 2 | Premium Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 78 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 79 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 2 | Premium Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 54 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Premium Contact 2 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 2 | Premium Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 62 | 58 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Premium Contact 5 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 2 | Premium Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 77 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental Premium Contact 2 | Continental Premium Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 74 |
| Dry | 84 | 80 |
| Wet | 77 | 84 |
| Snow | – | 1 |
| Comfort | 73 | 78 |
| Noise | – | 54 |
| Treadwear | 62 | 58 |
| Handling | 73 | 77 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
Tire A
74
/ 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.
The Continental PremiumContact 2 is widely regarded as a high-performance touring tire that excels in dry and wet grip, offering a communicative and confidence-inspiring driving experience. However, the consensus is heavily polarized by its rapid tread wear, with many users reporting significantly shorter lifespans compared to competitors, leading to concerns regarding overall value for money.
Pros
- Excellent grip and stability in both dry and wet conditions
- High level of steering feedback and communicative handling
- Strong resistance to aquaplaning
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality when new
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear
- Performance degradation as the tire reaches the second half of its tread life
- High price point relative to its longevity
- Increased road noise as the tire ages
Observations
- Users with smaller, lightweight vehicles (e.g., VW Up, Fiat 500) report significantly better longevity and satisfaction than those with heavier sedans or SUVs.
- Drivers of performance-oriented or front-wheel-drive vehicles frequently note rapid shoulder wear and a tendency for the tire to 'let go' abruptly when pushed to the limit.
- Some users noted that specific size variations (e.g., 3-groove vs. 4-groove designs) resulted in noticeable differences in wear rates and handling characteristics.
The Continental PremiumContact 5 is widely regarded as a high-performance touring tire that excels in wet and dry grip, offering a comfortable and quiet ride. While users frequently praise its safety and handling capabilities, the consensus is heavily polarized by its rapid tread wear and soft sidewall construction, which some drivers find detrimental to steering feedback and longevity.
Pros
- Exceptional grip in both wet and dry road conditions
- High levels of ride comfort and low cabin noise
- Predictable and safe handling characteristics
- Strong braking performance
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear
- Soft sidewalls leading to vague steering feedback and body roll
- Performance degradation as the tread depth decreases
- Susceptibility to sidewall damage
Observations
- Drivers of heavier vehicles and SUVs frequently report faster-than-expected tread wear and a lack of sidewall stiffness during cornering.
- Users of smaller, lighter vehicles often praise the tire's comfort and noise reduction, though some note it feels less 'sporty' than previous tires like the Bridgestone Turanza.
- Several owners of high-torque diesel engines reported issues with wheelspin, suggesting the tire may struggle with immediate torque delivery on certain platforms.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental Premium Contact 2 | B · Continental Premium Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Continental
74
/ 100
Continental
Too close to call: Continental Premium Contact 2 and Continental Premium Contact 5 are within 2 points overall. Continental Premium Contact 2 is stronger on dry and treadwear. Continental Premium Contact 5 is stronger on wet, comfort and handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental Premium Contact 5 scores 84 vs 77 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental Premium Contact 5 scores 78 vs 73 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental Premium Contact 2 scores 84 vs 80 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental Premium Contact 2 scores 62 vs 58 on treadwear.
Tire A · Continental Premium Contact 2
Tire B · Continental Premium Contact 5
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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.