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ContiPremiumContact

For high-performance cars

ContiPremiumContact
  • excellent braking performance on wet and dry roads
  • outstanding protection against aquaplaning
  • improved grip when cornering

Technical details

The bionic ContiPremiumContact means safer braking

The new ContiPremiumContact works like a cat's paw as it brakes: it widens, to ensure safe transmission of greater forces to the road. The tyre is therefore able to transmit braking forces more efficiently than a conventional tyre . Under normal driving conditions the tyre remains slim to provide protection against aquaplaning.

Asymmetrical tread pattern ensures safety and comfort

The closed outer shoulder section with its sturdy tread pattern ensures good cornering stability and precise steering response. This part of the tyre puts more rubber on the road, giving better grip and good braking characteristics, even when cornering. The closed outer shoulder also means reduced tyre/road noise.

Tyre centre and inner side provide good aquaplaning performance and braking on dry roads

The wide circumferential grooves in the centre of the tread pattern, combined with angled sipes, mean optimum drainage in the centre of the ground contact patch. The tyre's open inner shoulder section then allows the water to escape fully.

Silica means low rolling resistance, better grip and shorter braking distances

For several years, silica has replaced carbon black as a filler in tyre tread compound. The benefit of silicum dioxide is that it is able to bond chemically with the natural rubber polymers. As a result, silica helps to reduce rolling resistance and improve grip and roadholding, particularly on wet roads.

 

Test results

ADAC Motorwelt 03/2002

Size tested: 195/65 R 15 H

Test winner: "Highly recommended"

"Very well-balanced summer tyre with relatively low rolling resistance, particularly good in the wet."

Test Stiftung Warentest 03/2002

Size tested: 195/60 R 15 H

"Good", 2.3 points

ÖAMTC 03/2002

Size tested: 195/65 R 15 H

Test winner: "Highly recommended"

"ContiPremiumContact: Very well-balanced summer tyre with relatively low rolling resistance, particularly good in the wet."

Auto Bild 11/2001

Size tested: 205/55 R 16 V

Overall rating: "Superb" (rated best)

Strengths: "Pleasant, well-balanced handling properties, very good wet braking behaviour, very comfortable."

Dimensions

The dimensions of the ContiPremiumContact:

65 175/65 R 14 H
  185/65 R 14 H , V
  195/65 R 14 H, V
  175/65 R 15 T *, H *
  185/65 R 15 H, V
  195/65 R 15 H, V
  205/65 R 15 H, V, W
  235/65 R 17 V
60 175/60 R 14 H
  185/60 R 14 H
  195/60 R 14 H, V
  185/60 R 15 H *
  185/60 R 15 H XL
  195/60 R 15 H, V
  205/60 R 15 H, V, W
  215/60 R 15 H XL
  225/60 R 15 V, W
  205/60 R 16 H, V
  205/60 R 16 V XL
  205/60 R 16 W XL *
  215/60 R 16 H *, V *
  225/60 R 16 V, W
  225/60 R 16 V XL
  235/60 R 16 V, W
  235/60 R 18 V
55 185/55 R 14 H
  175/55 R 15 T *
  185/55 R 15 T, H, V
  195/55 R 15 H, V
  205/55 R 15 V, W
  195/55 R 16 H, V
  205/55 R 16 V, W
  185/55 R 16 H XL *
  195/55 R 16 T *, H, V
  205/55 R 16 H, V, W
  205/55 R 16 V XL
  215/55 R 16 H, V, W, Y
  215/55 R 16 V XL SSR *
  215/55 R 16 W XL *
  225/55 R 16 V, W, Y *
  205/55 R 17 V
  225/55 R 17 V *
  225/55 17 W XL
50 195/50 R 15 T *, H, V
  205/50 R 15 H, V
  185/50 R 16 V
  205/50 R 16 W
  225/50 R 16 W
  245/50 R 18 W *
  275/50 R 19 W XL MO
45 205/45 R 16 H *

*) = in preparation

**) = SUV specification

H = up to 210 km/h (130 mph)

V = up to 240 km/h (150 mph)

W = up to 270 km/h (169 mph)

Y = up to 300 km/h (188 mph)

XL = Extra Load

FR = rim protection

Your choice of tyre should always take into account your vehicle's maximum speed, the recommendations of the vehicle, wheel and tyre manufacturers, as well as any legal guidelines in force in your country.