Continental’s PremiumContact 7 Triumphs in Scandinavian Summer Tire Test

Continental’s PremiumContact 7 Triumphs in Scandinavian Summer Tire Test

(IN BRIEF) Continental’s PremiumContact 7 has clinched the top spot in the latest summer tire test conducted by Norwegian magazine Vi Bilägare, with results republished by Motor (Norway) and Tuulilasi (Finland). The test, comparing ten summer tires in the 215/55 R17 size category, evaluated various aspects including braking, cornering grip, handling on wet and dry surfaces, as well as noise and comfort. Conducted in Spain using Škoda vehicles, the PremiumContact 7 impressed with its exceptional grip and braking performance on both wet and dry roads, earning praise for instilling confidence in drivers during unexpected situations. Philipp Mendelski, the product manager for summer tires at Continental, delves into the tire’s innovative features in an informative video available for editorial use.

(PRESS RELEASE) HANOVER, 22-Mar-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Continental’s PremiumContact 7 has won the latest summer tire test conducted by the Swedish magazine Vi Bilägare. The magazines Motor (Norway) and Tuulilasi (Finland) republished the results. The comparison included ten summer tires from different manufacturers of different price and quality categories in the size 215/55 R17. In addition to premium brands intended for everyday use, the comparison also included cheaper alternatives and tires designed for year-round use.

Points were awarded in areas such as braking, cornering grip, and handling on wet surfaces, aquaplaning and cornering grip, braking and handling on dry surfaces, as well as fuel consumption, noise, and comfort. The tests were conducted in sunny Spain in October, using Škoda Karoq 1.5 TSI and Škoda Superb 2.0 TDI as test vehicles.

Continental PremiumContact 7 emerged as the leader in the test. The testers remarked, “It is a true sport tire, with grip levels that are in a class its own.” The tire received special praise for its shortest braking distance and highest cornering grip on both dry and wet surfaces. In addition, Continental “gives the driver confidence in unexpected driving situations.”

In his role as product manager for summer tires, Philipp Mendelski helped lead development of the PremiumContact 7. He explains the special technical features of the new-generation tire in a short video. This video is available for editorial use.

Media Contact:Arne Kouker

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Replacement Tires EMEA
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arne.kouker@conti.de

SOURCE: Continental AG