71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
70/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
72/100
225 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Continental Sport Contact 5 vs Nexen N Fera SU4 — 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
85
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
86/100
94 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Nexen N Fera SU4 — better comfort, treadwear and handling. Pick the Continental Sport Contact 5 if dry matters most to you.
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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)
Sport Contact 5 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Sport Contact 5 | N Fera SU4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 91 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Sport Contact 5 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Sport Contact 5 | N Fera SU4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 94 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 87 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Comfort
Score (0–100)
N Fera SU4 leads by 43
Why this score
| Source | Sport Contact 5 | N Fera SU4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 26 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 87 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
N Fera SU4 leads by 31
Why this score
| Source | Sport Contact 5 | N Fera SU4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 51 | 81 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
N Fera SU4 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Sport Contact 5 | N Fera SU4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 80 |
| DriverReviews owners | 84 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental Sport Contact 5 | Nexen N Fera SU4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 85 |
| Dry | 94 | 91 |
| Wet | 89 | 87 |
| Snow | – | 76 |
| Comfort | 45 | 88 |
| Noise | – | 91 |
| Treadwear | 51 | 82 |
| Handling | 76 | 80 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Tire A
85
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Continental Sport Contact 5 is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in wet and dry grip, offering exceptional confidence and handling for spirited drivers. However, the consensus is heavily polarized by its rapid tread wear, with a significant number of users reporting premature replacement intervals that diminish the tire's overall value proposition.
Pros
- Exceptional grip in both wet and dry conditions
- High levels of steering precision and driver feedback
- Strong braking performance
- Good comfort and relatively low road noise for a performance tire
Cons
- Rapid and often premature tread wear
- High price point relative to longevity
- Performance degradation as tread depth decreases
- Soft sidewalls prone to damage from potholes or curbs
Observations
- Users with high-torque or heavy vehicles (e.g., Audi Q5, Mercedes C-Class, BMW 3-series) frequently report the fastest tread wear, often requiring replacement under 10,000 miles.
- Drivers of lighter, smaller vehicles (e.g., Fiesta, lightweight sports cars) report significantly better longevity, suggesting the compound is highly sensitive to vehicle weight and load.
- The 'ContiSeal' (self-sealing) variants are noted for better durability in some instances, though they remain expensive.
The Nexen N Fera SU4 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly summer tire that punches well above its price point. Users consistently praise its impressive wet and dry traction, low noise levels, and superior ride comfort compared to more expensive premium brands. While it is not a dedicated track tire, it serves as an excellent daily driver option for those seeking a balance of performance and economy.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money compared to premium competitors
- Strong, predictable grip in both wet and dry conditions
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Good longevity for daily commuting and highway driving
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can lead to a lack of precision during aggressive cornering
- Performance significantly degrades in near-freezing or snowy conditions
- Occasional reports of sidewall bulges or premature wear under heavy use
- Not suitable for high-performance track applications
Observations
- Drivers of heavy vehicles or hot hatches noted that the soft sidewalls can cause a 'rolling' sensation during spirited cornering.
- Users on luxury sedans (e.g., Lexus, Audi) frequently highlighted the tire's ability to significantly reduce road noise and improve ride quality over stock premium tires.
- Some owners of high-torque vehicles reported faster tread wear on the front axle compared to lighter, standard passenger cars.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental Sport Contact 5 | B · Nexen N Fera SU4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Max Performance tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Continental
85
/ 100
Nexen
Winner: Nexen N Fera SU4 — better comfort, treadwear and handling. Pick the Continental Sport Contact 5 if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Nexen N Fera SU4 scores 88 vs 45 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Nexen N Fera SU4 scores 82 vs 51 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nexen N Fera SU4 scores 80 vs 76 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental Sport Contact 5 scores 94 vs 91 on dry.
Tire A · Continental Sport Contact 5
Tire B · Nexen N Fera SU4
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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.