Continental Premium Contact 2 Reviews - Page 7
Given 92%
while driving a
Matra djet
(165/65 R14)
on mostly country roads
for 2,000 spirited miles
I've used these on two vehicles - my Djet and on the front of my modified Renault 4CV. My priorities are: wet braking, wet lateral grip (slick roads, not deep puddles) & progressive & talkative behaviour at the limit. I have no interest in how comfortable they are or how long they last & am quite willing to trade off wear against soft compound wet grip. On the 4CV, these replaced the excellent EcoContact3s which preceded then. (Similar behaviour profile except that their structure is tauter than the EC3.) I find them to be a nicely responsive (I run pressures in the mid thirties) & communicative tire with excellent wet grip (braking & cornering) & benign limit behaviour (glorious 4 wheel drifts in the Djet in the wet). Regrettably, this size is now withdrawn in Australia otherwise I'd be a repeat customer. Recommended.
Given 93%
while driving a
Saab Automobile 9000 Turbo
(195/65 R15 H)
on a combination of roads
for 30 average miles
Very quiet. Superb grip in both wet and dry conditions. Much better than the P6 Pirelli's that were fitted to the car previously. Coming up to 50,000 Kms and due for replacement. I will fit another set.
Check out how the BEST all seasons tires perform against premium summer and winter tires!
Given 59%
while driving a
MINI mini cooper
(225/45 R17)
on a combination of roads
for 30,000 spirited miles
Its a MINI & fast cornering is part of the driving & the tires are the least of my concern. After 10k, the front sides were nearly gone. Had them swapped to rear after 20k. After 30k, was surprised to see long tear appearing along outer sides on some tires, & the sides now looks amazingly like slick tire. The middle are rather stubborn to wear off. Even so, these tires continue to impress with its grip wet or dry... for 7/10 driving. Probably more than its worth for clumsy big sedan. Not the kind of tires for 10/10 driving, semi slicks is on the menu. Anyway, at 30k its definitely overdue for retirement.
Given 74%
while driving a
Renault Safrane 2.5 Questor, FWD, 124kW 166HP
(195/65 R15 H)
on a combination of roads
for 30,000 average miles
Tyers lasted four full half-seasons.
I always use either winter and summer tires in the seasonal sequence.
When off car they are covered, on a rack, in my basement.
I always use either winter and summer tires in the seasonal sequence.
When off car they are covered, on a rack, in my basement.
Given 74%
while driving a
Renault Safrane 2.5 Questor, FWD, 124kW 166HP
(195/65 R15 H)
on a combination of roads
for 30,000 average miles
Tyers lasted four full half-seasons.
I always use either winter and summer tires in the seasonal sequence.
When off car they are covered, on a rack, in my basement.
I always use either winter and summer tires in the seasonal sequence.
When off car they are covered, on a rack, in my basement.
Given 76%
while driving a
Ford Focus MK3
(225/45 R17)
on track
for 20,000 easy going miles
Noise is high.
Given 86%
while driving a
BMW 320d
(225/50 R16 W)
on a combination of roads
for 25,000 spirited miles
High quality tires. Durable even with some abuse on it.
Very good grip.
Given 87%
while driving a
Mercedes Benz A
(205/55 R16)
on mostly town
for 15,000 average miles
GREAT tire on dry/wet, gives you max sense of safety.
Given 37%
while driving a
Jeep Patriot
(225/45 R17)
on mostly town
for 9,000 average miles
Factory fitted, so I had no choice on the selection of these tires; & I have no clue now as to what Jeep were thinking of when they specified them !
Unlike their name, there is nothing actually 'premium' about these tires !
I had assumed that the poor tire feedback in dry conditions, was as a compromise for a hard compound choice to improve longtivity ?
Actually after 9,000 Spring, Summer, Autumn road miles usage they are, a.)close to end of life, & b.) there was no way I was going to risk driving the car with them on over the Winter anyway !
So for Winter I elected to fit Dunlop Winter Sport M3's, & they REALLY have showed this Conti tire up !
In the wet whilst breaking, these Conti's add yards on your stopping distance.
From a standing start, (& with some power dialled in) the tires would love to spin up,(if you were to let them) rather than grip & get you off the line.
Tire grip in general from these Conti's is poor such that on a certain roundabout on my commute, the lack of it regularly panics the vehicle's Traction Control !
Do yourself a favour and fit ANYTHING else other than these !
Unlike their name, there is nothing actually 'premium' about these tires !
I had assumed that the poor tire feedback in dry conditions, was as a compromise for a hard compound choice to improve longtivity ?
Actually after 9,000 Spring, Summer, Autumn road miles usage they are, a.)close to end of life, & b.) there was no way I was going to risk driving the car with them on over the Winter anyway !
So for Winter I elected to fit Dunlop Winter Sport M3's, & they REALLY have showed this Conti tire up !
In the wet whilst breaking, these Conti's add yards on your stopping distance.
From a standing start, (& with some power dialled in) the tires would love to spin up,(if you were to let them) rather than grip & get you off the line.
Tire grip in general from these Conti's is poor such that on a certain roundabout on my commute, the lack of it regularly panics the vehicle's Traction Control !
Do yourself a favour and fit ANYTHING else other than these !
Given 56%
while driving a
Toyota celica st
(205/55 R15 V)
on mostly motorways
for 7,400 average miles
Tires gave great grip in wet and dry, absolutely useless in the snow but they are summer tires after all. unfortunately after 6 months and 7400 miles of reasonably carefull driving the fronts are just off the wear indicators and one of the rears has a bulging sidewall. At £98 each I certainly won't be buying them again!
Given 99%
while driving a
Mercedes Benz E320 cdi 2005 model
(225/55 R16 W)
on a combination of roads
for 8,500 average miles
First set of 4 lasted 28,000 miles - all wore evenly and progressively. Fitted 2 more yesterday to front both measured just under 3mm across full width and circumference.
Given 54%
while driving a
BMW E39 5 series
(225/55 R16)
on mostly motorways
for 15,000 spirited miles
This tire has a UTQG Treadwear of 280 Traction AA Temperature A. Tread pattern is uniform non aggressive quiet assymmetic with 4 big water drainage channels. What I remember most about this tire is how many punctures I got from using this tire.
In 15000 miles, I have gotten at least 4 punctured holes on 2 of these tires. I placed them at the rear and my fronts are using Michelin PS3.
This tire is noisy, doesn't grip very well in wet and has average to poor high speed stability. It's better than my old Yokohamas but below the Michelin PP2 or PS3. It has a noisy hum when approaching speeds of 110km/h if your tire is down to less than 30% thread life.
Sidewell is very soft and with the weight of the car it looks flat even with sufficient air pressure.
It's not cheap here in Malaysia though and for the price you have other better alternatives.
Currently on a new set of Toyo Proxes C1S on the rear as replacement and look and feel way better but then it's still too new to tell. I will update further at the Toyo section.
In 15000 miles, I have gotten at least 4 punctured holes on 2 of these tires. I placed them at the rear and my fronts are using Michelin PS3.
This tire is noisy, doesn't grip very well in wet and has average to poor high speed stability. It's better than my old Yokohamas but below the Michelin PP2 or PS3. It has a noisy hum when approaching speeds of 110km/h if your tire is down to less than 30% thread life.
Sidewell is very soft and with the weight of the car it looks flat even with sufficient air pressure.
It's not cheap here in Malaysia though and for the price you have other better alternatives.
Currently on a new set of Toyo Proxes C1S on the rear as replacement and look and feel way better but then it's still too new to tell. I will update further at the Toyo section.