Continental Premium Contact 2
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The Continental Premium Contact 2 is a Premium Touring Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars. Below is data from 73 tyre reviews averaging over 1,775,131 miles driven.
Dry Grip
86%
Wet Grip
79%
Road Feedback
74%
Progressiveness
69%
Wear
62%
Comfort
77%
Buy again
68%
Tyre Test Results:
- 1st: 2010 Auto Zeitung Premium Touring Tyre Test (205/55 r16)
- 1st: 2011 European Summer Tyre Test - 175/65 R14 (175/65 r14)
- 1st: 2011 Finnish ECO Touring Tyre Test (205/55 r16)
- 2nd: 2010 Autocar Tyre Test - FWD (205/55 r16)
- 3rd: 2010 European Summer Tyre Test - 185/65 r15 (185/65 r15)
- 4th: 2009 AMS Summer and Winter Tyre Test - Summer (205/55 r16)
- 5th: 2011 European Summer Tyre Test - 195/65 R15 (195/65 r15)
- 8th: 2010 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test (205/55 r15)

Continental Premium Contact 2 Reviews
Given 94% (breakdown) while driving a Peugeot 206 1.4 90hp (195-55-15-V)
Driving on a combination of roads for 48,000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 48,000 average miles
These came fitted as standard on my Peugeot 206 when I bought it new in April 2006. 48,000 miles later I just replaced them all a couple of months ago, the tread measurements on the removed tyres was just down to 2mm across the tread, which is obviously still legal but the advised level for change.
When it last went in for a service & MOT the mechanic was amazed they were still the original tyres and that they were still legal.
I don't think you can argue with that kind of wear.
I replaced them with Barum Bravuris 2, primarily due to cost, but these are also made by Continental I believe, so I am hoping for good results from these too.
When it last went in for a service & MOT the mechanic was amazed they were still the original tyres and that they were still legal.
I don't think you can argue with that kind of wear.
I replaced them with Barum Bravuris 2, primarily due to cost, but these are also made by Continental I believe, so I am hoping for good results from these too.
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Given 93% (breakdown) while driving a BMW 318 (205-60-15-V)
Driving on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
After driving the Premium Contact 2s on my car for about 10k miles around all seasons in the south east of the UK I am very impressed. Very quiet, comfortable and grippy tyres at most conditions. Special mention is deserved for the way these handle in the wet and their inability to let go regardless of the abuse they were subjected to. In that particular size they are also not very expensive (I paid £69 a corner) and a great improvement to any car.
Given 60% (breakdown) while driving a Toyota Yaris (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 15 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 15 average miles
Grip in wet and dry conditions is ok but the tyres on the front of my Yaris 1.4D T-Spirit are down to 3mm after just 15,000 miles, so likely to be low mileage out of them.
Given 86% (breakdown) while driving a Volkswagen Golf GT TDI 140 (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
Ony had these tyres on fro 3000 miles so far but have been very pleased, especially with the improvement in fuel economy (from 48mpg to over 55mpg)
Good grip levels, quiet at speed and very comfortable.
will definately be replacing pirellis on my other car with these..
Good grip levels, quiet at speed and very comfortable.
will definately be replacing pirellis on my other car with these..
Given 46% (breakdown) while driving a Peugeot Partner Teepee (2010) (205-65-15-T)
Driving on mostly town for 16,500 average miles
Driving on mostly town for 16,500 average miles
I 've had these tyre's on my Peugeot Partner when bought new, but they're not as good as the brand would asume. They are really terrible on wet roads and only good in warm weather, combined with dry roads.
The ones on the front where worn off after only 20.000 km, but that had a lot to do with a bad camber from factory.
I won't buy these again ever. They're expensive and not worth the money. I will see what brand I'll choose as time coms.
The ones on the front where worn off after only 20.000 km, but that had a lot to do with a bad camber from factory.
I won't buy these again ever. They're expensive and not worth the money. I will see what brand I'll choose as time coms.
Given 91% (breakdown) while driving a Ford Focus MK1 (195-60-15-H)
Driving on a combination of roads for 23,000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 23,000 average miles
just replaced the front pair of these tyres on a focus tdci estate, the ones coming off the car were not fully worn out but with a 3000 mile trip to france coming up didn't want to take a chance as i understand the french tread depth limit is higher than ours. anyway these tyres have been great for grip in both the wet and dry and coped pretty well with last winters snow. as regards wear the pair that came off the car had been on for 23000 miles and still had 3mm of tread depth left, i dont drive particularly slowly but tend to be smooth and anticipate the need to slow down to avoid unnecessary accelerarion/braking so feel that some of the comments on here re high wear rates are from people who need to take a close look at their driving styles. highly reccomend these tyres.
Given 87% (breakdown) while driving a Renault Megane Sports Tourer (195-65-15-V)
Driving on mostly motorways for 30,000 spirited miles
Driving on mostly motorways for 30,000 spirited miles
I have these tyres fitted as standard on my company car 2010 plate & have been very pleased with them. The grip in both wet & dry conditions is excellent & even in snow, the tyres performed brilliantly.
I am due to replace the fronts very soon & will be doing so with the very same tyres. Looking at various tyre fitting sites, these tyres are also reasonably priced.
I am due to replace the fronts very soon & will be doing so with the very same tyres. Looking at various tyre fitting sites, these tyres are also reasonably priced.
Given 67% (breakdown) while driving a Toyota Vios (195-55-15-V)
Driving on a combination of roads for 25,000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 25,000 spirited miles
Been having them for 40,000kms.
Grips well in both dry and wet conditions. Fantastic in the wet - no problems cutting through standing water at high speeds.
May not be to you liking if you want a quiet tyre - roars on motorways.
Only concern is that the both dry and wet performance seem to tail off as it wears out especially in the wet. Oversteered twice on damp roads at moderate speeds.
Grips well in both dry and wet conditions. Fantastic in the wet - no problems cutting through standing water at high speeds.
May not be to you liking if you want a quiet tyre - roars on motorways.
Only concern is that the both dry and wet performance seem to tail off as it wears out especially in the wet. Oversteered twice on damp roads at moderate speeds.
Given 66% (breakdown) while driving a Ford Focus C Max (195-65-15-V)
Driving on mostly town for 16,000 average miles
Driving on mostly town for 16,000 average miles
Did around 16000 miles on a set of PC 2's , found it is not a good long wearing tyre. Also not good in snow.
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