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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: GolfTi on 05 June 2012, 18:41

Title: ContiSportContact 5
Post by: GolfTi on 05 June 2012, 18:41

Had some Conti 5s fitted last week, made me realise how bad the Bridgestones were :sick:.

Traction, grip, feel, comfort, noise all way better. I know I'm comparing new with 20k tyres but what a massive difference.


The really amazing thing is mpg is up by around 10% since they were changed.
Same trip I've done every day for the last 2 years. I never knew tyres could make such a difference.

Title: Re: Conti 5
Post by: Mr GTD on 05 June 2012, 18:54

 :cool:

Conti's are great, thinking about fitting some to my winter setup!

Title: Re: ContiSportContact 5
Post by: GolfTi on 05 June 2012, 18:55

I can confirm the Winters are also brilliant.

No mpg difference though.

Title: Re: ContiSportContact 5
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 05 June 2012, 18:56

Changed from Vreds ultrac sessanta to conti sport 3 & same as you what a difference,no contest. :smiley:

Title: Re: ContiSportContact 5
Post by: GolfTi on 05 June 2012, 19:05

Are the Conti 3s better for mpg or is this just a Conti 5 thing?

I've never noticed much difference before with new tyres and mpg.

This took me by surprise. :smiley:

Title: Re: ContiSportContact 5
Post by: gizzywizzy on 05 June 2012, 20:05

Price please?

Title: Re: ContiSportContact 5
Post by: GolfTi on 05 June 2012, 20:18

Hiya Gizzy, how you doing??

I paid £510 for the set.

You will need 5Ps for your massive 18"ers.

I only have the faster, cheaper, more comfortable 17"s.:wink:


They look good too, even with tiny ones.

Title: Re: ContiSportContact 5
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 05 June 2012, 20:20

Continental make some awesome tyres

Title: Re: ContiSportContact 5
Post by: GolfTi on 05 June 2012, 20:24

^^

I had one of those parking compliments the other day (your sig), they even posted photos on the web.













_Ba5tards.

Title: Re: ContiSportContact 5
Post by: Will@carbon on 06 June 2012, 09:13

The conti sport 5 is a great tyre, good choice. Just keep an eye on the outside edge, but there not as bad as the 3s for that.

Bridgestones are out right dangerous. I used goodyears on my gti and put the original bridgestones back on to sell it. It was that bad I actually filmed the car wheel spinning at 50mph and understating, especially in the wet. So compared to the goodyears like I said they are dangerous.

Title: Re: ContiSportContact 5
Post by: ScottA on 06 June 2012, 09:24

Quote from: Will@carbon on 06 June 2012, 09:13

The conti sport 5 is a great tyre, good choice. Just keep an eye on the outside edge, but there not as bad as the 3s for that.

Bridgestones are out right dangerous. I used goodyears on my gti and put the original bridgestones back on to sell it. It was that bad I actually filmed the car wheel spinning at 50mph and understating, especially in the wet. So compared to the goodyears like I said they are dangerous.

Hahaha I've had a few moments at 50-60, adds to the fun, but I agree bridgestones are shocking

Title: Re: ContiSportContact 5
Post by: gizzywizzy on 06 June 2012, 19:25

Quote from: GolfTi on 05 June 2012, 20:18

Hiya Gizzy, how you doing??

I paid £510 for the set.

You will need 5Ps for your massive 18"ers.

I only have the faster, cheaper, more comfortable 17"s.:wink:


They look good too, even with tiny ones.

Hi I'm ok thanks, you?  That sounds like a good price I think I shall invest in some for my 18".  Bridges have not done 15000 miles yet tho and are 3 next month.  Thanks for the info  :kiss:

Title: Re: ContiSportContact 5
Post by: Mr GTD on 06 June 2012, 19:49

Just saw a advert on the box to say the Goodyears have won best tyre 2012.... :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: ContiSportContact 5
Post by: mkviken on 08 June 2012, 23:27

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2012-Sport-Auto-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2012-Auto-Bild-Max-Performance-Tyre-Test.htm

hankooks are getting very good reviews now.

review results seem to vary lots though i would take them with a pinch of salt!