Leading the Competition Tyre Test Results
Continental Tyres. The number 1 tyre in Europe.
Passenger Tyres
Continental’s eminent position in Europe and the trust shown in its tyres by all the major premium vehicle manufacturers, is the best proof of the recognised quality of Continental products. If the world’s top car manufacturers are willing to place their trust in Continental, so can you!
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ContiSportContactTM 5 P Continental Top European Tyre Tests October 2010 evo (UK) published the Second Summer Tyre Test 2010. Test size 235/35 ZR19 Y, test vehicle Renault Megane 250 Sport. The test was conducted by evo in co-operation with Continental at the Contidrom. evo
235/35 ZR19 Y
Rank
Brand
Product Line
Result (%)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Continental Goodyear Pirelli Michelin Toyo Dunlop Bridgestone Hankook Kumho
ContiSportContact™ 5 P Eagle F1 Asymmetric P Zero K1 PS 2 Proxes Sport T 1 Sportmaxx GT Potenza S001 Ventus S1 Evo Ecsta SPT KU 31
97.8 95.5 95.4 93.9 91.3 90.8 90.6 88.9 87.5
Continental Top European Tyre Tests September 2010 Which?- a UK magazine rated 18 tyre makers and named Continental as the best tyre brand in the UK. Which? focuses on ensuring consumers have the information to make the right choices, by reviewing products or providing trustworthy independent advice. Six Continental tyres were tested, covering eight different sizes. Which? Rank
Brand
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Continental Michelin Bridgestone Uniroyal Goodyear Pirelli
Which? comments:
About the ContiSportContactTM 5 P Short braking distance on dry roads Perfect steering precision and exceptional handling
“All the Continental tyres we’ve tested offer balanced performance.... and all make the ‘Best Buy’ grade.”
Grip and stability when cornering Short braking distance on wet roads
NEW IN 2010
“The ContiSportContact™ 5 P sets the standard in many of the tests.” - evo
“In the dry, Continental tyres perform very well and wet grip is balanced and safe.” - Which?
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ContiSportContactTM 3
ContiSportContactTM 3
Continental Top European Tyre Tests September 2010
Continental Top European Tyre Tests August 2010
Auto Express (UK) conducted a tyre test in September 2010.
Autocar (UK) published its Tyre Test 2010.
Test size 225/40 R18 W/Y, test vehicle Skoda Oktavia.
Test size 225/45 R17 Y, test vehicle Mercedes C-Class.
AutoExpress
225/40 R18 W/Y
Test conducted by Autocar in Uvalde, Texas.
Rank
Brand
Product Line
Points
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Continental Michelin Goodyear Dunlop Hankook Pirelli Vredestein Uniroyal Bridgestone Sava Maxxis Runway
ContiSportContact™ 3 (Y) PilotSport 3 (Y) Eagle F1 Asymmetric (Y) SP Sport Maxx TT (Y) Ventus S1 evo (Y) P Zero (Y) Ultrac Cento (Y) RainSport2 (W) Potenza RE050A (Y) Intensa uhp (Y) Victra MA-Z1 Drift (W) Enduro-916+ (W)
100.0 99.4 99.2 99.1 98.2 98.1 97.7 97.7 97.5 96.9 94.8 91.5
Autocar
225/45 R17 Y
Rank
Brand
Product Line
Points
1. 2. 2. 4. 5. 6.
Continental Dunlop Michelin Goodyear Vredestein Bridgestone
ContiSportContact™ 3 SP Sport Maxx TT Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Eagle F1 Asymmetric Ultrac Cento Potenza RE050A
29.0 27.5 27.5 24.5 21.0 17.5
About the ContiSportContactTM 3 Excellent safety when driving at speed
About the ContiSportContactTM 3 Excellent safety when driving at speed
Shorter stopping distances on dry and wet roads Excellent protection against aquaplaning Asymmetric tread ribs
Shorter stopping distances on dry and wet roads Excellent protection against aquaplaning Asymmetric tread ribs
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“The clear winner was the ContiSportContact™ 3.” - Autocar
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TM TM ContiSportContact ContiSportContact 5P 3
ContiPremiumContactTM 2 Continental Top European Tyre Tests May 2010 Auto Express (UK) published a special issue giving “Product Awards” for the very best products you should use in the day to day upkeep of your car.
Continental Top European Tyre Tests April 2010 AutoBild Sportscars (Germany) published the Summer UHP Tyre Test 2010. The test sizes were a mixed fitment of Front Axle 235/35 ZR19 and Rear Axle 255/30 ZR19, test vehicle AMG C63.
AutoExpress
Special Issue “Product Awards 2010”
Test conducted by Auto Bild Sportscars in co-operation with Continental in Uvalde, Texas.
Rank
Product Line
AutoBild
Brand
Award
1.
Continental
ContiPremiumContact™ 2
WINNER
2.
Continental
ContiCrossContact™ UHP
Commended
3.
Goodyear
Optigrip
Commended
4.
Goodyear
Excellence
Commended
5.
Michelin
Lattitude Diamaris
Commended
About the ContiPremiumContact™ 2
Front Axle 235/35 ZR19 & Rear Axle 255/30 ZR19
Rank
Brand
Product Line
Result
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Continental Pirelli Hankook Dunlop Goodyear Michelin
ContiSportContact™ 5 P P Zero Ventus S1 evo SP Sport Maxx GT Eagle F1 Asymmetric Pilot Sport PS2
Highly Recommended Highly Recommended Good Good Good Satisfactory
About the ContiSportContactTM 5 P Short braking distance on dry roads
Innovative 3-D grooves Outstanding braking performance in both wet and dry conditions Excellent resistance to aquaplaning
Perfect steering precision and exceptional handling Grip and stability when cornering Short braking distance on wet roads
NEW IN 2010
Precise handling and unbeatable driving stability
About the ContiCrossContact™ UHP Short braking distance through bionic contour High cornering stability and large safety reserves Outstanding handling and driving enjoyment For high performance road use Excellent protection against aquaplaning
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“The new ContiSportContact™ 5 P sets the benchmark in braking on wet and dry roads.” - AutoBild 8
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ContiPremiumContactTM 2
ContiPremiumContactTM 2
Continental Top European Tyre Tests April 2010
Continental Top European Tyre Tests April 2010
Auto Zeitung (Germany) conducted a tyre test in April 2010.
Motor (Poland) published its Tyre Test 2010.
Test size 205/55 R16 V, test vehicle Mercedes C-Class.
Test size 205/55 R16 V, test vehicle Volkswagen Jetta.
Test conducted by Auto Zeitung in Sumaré, Brazil.
Test conducted by Motor in co-operation with Continental in Uvalde, Texas. Motor
205/55 R16 V
Auto Zeitung
205/55 R16 V
Rank
Brand
Product Line
Points
Award / Classification
Rank
Brand
Product Line
Points
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Continental Pirelli Bridgestone Dunlop Nokian
ContiPremiumContact™ 2 Cinturato P7 Turanza ER 300 SP Sport Fast Response V
262 253 249 243 238
Test Winner Highly Recommended Highly Recommended Highly Recommended Highly Recommended
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Continental Nokian Michelin Pirelli Goodyear
ContiPremiumContact™ 2 V Primacy HP Cinturato P6 OptiGrip
195.9 190.0 188.4 183.3 186.5
About the ContiPremiumContact™ 2 Innovative 3-D grooves Outstanding braking performance in both wet and dry conditions Excellent resistance to aquaplaning Precise handling and unbeatable driving stability
About the ContiPremiumContact™ 2 Innovative 3-D grooves Outstanding braking performance in both wet and dry conditions Excellent resistance to aquaplaning Precise handling and unbeatable driving stability
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ContiPremiumContactTM 2
ContiPremiumContactTM 2
Continental Top European Tyre Tests April 2010
Continental Top European Tyre Tests September 2009
Motor (Poland) published an ECO Summer Tyre Test.
Auto Express (United Kingdom) published its Tyre Test 2009.
Test size 195/65 R15 H, test vehicle Audi A3.
Test size 205/55 R16, test vehicle Audi A3.
The test compared ECO tyres to the ContiPremiumContact™ 2.
Test conducted by Auto Express in co-operation with Continental in Uvalde, Texas.
Test conducted by Motor in co-operation with Continental in Uvalde, Texas.
Auto Express
205/55 R16
Rank
Brand
Product Line
Score (%)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Continental Goodyear Vredestein Bridgestone Dunlop Fulda Michelin Hankook Pirelli Kumho Wanli Maxxis
ContiPremiumContact™ 2 OptiGrip Sportrac 3 Turanza Er300 SP Sport FastResponse Carat Progresso Primacy HP Optimo K415 Cinturato P6 Ecsta HM S-1088 Victra M36
100.0 99.7 99.2 98.9 98.6 98.2 98.2 97.5 97.4 96.8 95.3 92.3
Motor
195/65 R15 H
Rank
Brand
Product Line
Points
1.
Continental
ContiPremiumContact™ 2
195.3
2.
Michelin
Energy Saver
189.5
3.
Goodyear
Efficient Grip
185.0
4.
Pirelli
Cinturato P6
183.3
5.
Toyo
350
164.8
About the ContiPremiumContact™ 2
About the ContiPremiumContact™ 2
Innovative 3-D grooves
Innovative 3-D grooves
Outstanding braking performance in both wet
Outstanding braking performance in both wet
and dry conditions
and dry conditions
Excellent resistance to aquaplaning
Excellent resistance to aquaplaning
Precise handling and unbeatable driving stability
Precise handling and unbeatable driving stability
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The ContiPremiumContact™ 2 delivers brilliant performance on wet or dry roads. It deserves to take the title.” - Auto Express
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ContiPremiumContactTM 2 Continental Top European Tyre Tests March 2009 Auto Motor & Sport (Sweden) and Tekniikan Maailma (Finland) published a Summer Tyre Test. Test size 205/55R16 H, test vehicle Audi A3. The test compared tyres to the ContiPremiumContact™ 2. Auto Motor & Sport and Tekniikan Maailma
205/55R16 H
Brand
Product Line
Score
Continental Goodyear Nokian Michelin Bridgestone Kumho Hankook Wanli Goodride
ContiPremiumContact™ 2 OptiGrip Hakka H Energy Saver Turanza Er300 Ecsta Ventus S-1088 SA-05
9.3 9.1 9.0 8.9 8.7 8.0 7.9 5.2 4.4
About the ContiPremiumContact™ 2
ContiSportContactTM 3 Continental Top European Tyre Tests March 2009 The ContiSportContact™ 3 was awarded ‘Best for Safety’ by Fast Car, the UK’s number one modified car magazine in March 2009. The Fast Car Awards celebrate the best of the best in the tuning industry, revealing the most inspirational must-have products. “The ContiSportContact™ 3 is focused on serving up awesome handling for powerful performance cars.” - Fast Car Awards, 2009. ContiSportContact™ 3 is the ideal tyre for drivers who want the highest levels of safety without compromising on performance. In terms of safety, the use of a supple third generation silica compound allows for supreme wet braking performance.
About the ContiSportContactTM 3 Excellent safety when driving at speed
Innovative 3-D grooves Outstanding braking performance in both wet and dry conditions Excellent resistance to aquaplaning
Shorter stopping distances on dry and wet roads Excellent protection against aquaplaning Asymmetric tread ribs
Precise handling and unbeatable driving stability
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“Safety is the name of the game with Continental Tyres and their wet weather performance is the absolute best.” - Fast Car Awards
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ContiPremiumContactTM 2 Continental Top European Tyre Tests 2008 TÜV SÜD Automotive (Germany) published a Braking Test.
4WD Tyres
Test size 205/55R16 91H, test vehicle Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI. The test compared tyres to the ContiPremiumContact™ 2. TÜV SÜD Automotive
205/55R16 91H
Brand
Product Line
Braking Distance Dry Wet
Continental Bridgestone Goodyear Kleber Michelin Pirelli Triangle
ContiPremiumContact™ 2 Turanza Er300 Excellence Dynaxer HP 2 Pilot Primacy P7 TR 928
36.6m 37.2m 37.9m 38.0m 39.0m 39.5m 41.1m
27.7m 28.0m 28.5m 29.0m 30.1m 31.4m 38.2m
German technical inspectorate TÜV SÜD (similar to RTA) confirmed the excellent braking properties of the ContiPremiumContact™ 2. In wet braking, the ContiPremiumContact™ 2 was around 7% better than the average level of all other competing brands. Between Continental and the worst performer, the difference on wet roads was more than 20%, which equates to a braking distance of over 10 metres.
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ContiCrossContactTM UHP
ContiCrossContactTM UHP
Continental Top European Tyre Tests June 2010
Continental Top European Tyre Tests June 2010
AutoBild (Germany) published the second part of its Off-Road Tyre Test.
Auto Zeitung (Germany) published the 4x4 Summer Tyre Test.
Test size 255/55R18 T/H/W, test vehicle BMW X5.
Test size was 255/55 R18, test vehicle BMW X5.
New all terrain tyres were compared to the ContiCrossContact™ UHP.
Test conducted by Auto Zeitung in co-operation with Continental in Uvalde, Texas.
Test conducted by AutoBild in co-operation with Continental in Uvalde, Texas.
Auto Zeitung
255/55 R18
Rank
Brand
Product Line
Points
Award / Classification
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Continental Michelin Bridgestone Nokian Dunlop Hankook Vredestein Kumho
ContiCrossContact™ UHP Latitude Sport Dueler H/P Sport Z SUV SP QuattroMaxx Ventus ST RH06 Ultrac SUV Sessanta Ecsta X3 Asymetric KL17
324 294 282 280 278 272 264 257
Test winner Highly Recommended Highly Recommended Highly Recommended
AutoBild
255/55 R18 T/H/W
Rank
Brand
Product Line
1. 2. 3. 4.
Continental Pirelli Michelin Toyo
ContiCrossContact™ UHP Highly Recommended Scorpion ATR Recommended Latitude Cross Partly Recommended OpenCountry A/T
About the ContiCrossContact™ UHP
Award / Classification
About the ContiCrossContact™ UHP
Short braking distance through bionic contour
Short braking distance through bionic contour
High cornering stability and large safety reserves
High cornering stability and large safety reserves
Outstanding handling and driving enjoyment
Outstanding handling and driving enjoyment
For high performance road use
For high performance road use
Excellent protection against aquaplaning
Excellent protection against aquaplaning
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ContiCrossContactTM UHP
ContiCrossContactTM UHP Continental Top European Tyre Tests 2009
Continental Top European Tyre Tests 2009 AutoBild (Germany) published a 4x4 Tyre Test.
AutoBild (Germany) published a 4x4 Tyre Test.
Test size 235/55 R17, test vehicle BMW X3 x Drive3.0i.
Test size 235/55 R17, test vehicle Volkswagen Tiguan.
Test conducted in co-operation with Continental in Uvalde, Texas.
AutoBild
AutoBild
Rank
Brand
Product Line
Award / Classification
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Continental Dunlop Pirelli Fulda Hankook Kumho Bridgestone
ContiCrossContact™ UHP SP Sport Maxx TT Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico Carat Exelero DynaPRO H/P Ecsta Dueler H/P Sport
Highly Recommended Good Good Recommended Recommended Recommended Partly Recommended
255/55 R17
Rank
Brand
Product Line
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Continental Dunlop Goodyear Kuhmo Bridgestone Michelin
ContiCrossContact™ UHP 334 SP Sport Maxx TT 327 Excellence 316 Ecsta SPT Ku31 301 Dueler H/P Sport 288 Latitude Tour HP 255
About the ContiCrossContact™ UHP Short braking distance through bionic contour High cornering stability and large safety reserves Outstanding handling and driving enjoyment For high performance road use Excellent protection against aquaplaning
Points
Award / Classification Test Winner Highly Recommended Highly Recommended Highly Recommended
255/55 R17
About the ContiCrossContact™ UHP Short braking distance through bionic contour High cornering stability and large safety reserves Outstanding handling and driving enjoyment For high performance road use Excellent protection against aquaplaning
“The ContiCrossContact™ UHP offers outstanding handling and driving enjoyment” - Auto Bild 19
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ContiCrossContactTM UHP Continental Top European Tyre Tests August 2008
Continental - Tyres Engineered in Germany Founded in Hannover Germany in 1871, Continental can look back on a history of success. Over the years Continental have brought individual mobility to the road and initiated, advanced and collaborated on a host of technological developments.
Auto Motor & Sport (Sweden) published the 4x4 Tyre Test. Test size 235/55 R17 V and H, test vehicle Toyota RAV 4. Auto Motor & Sport
235/55 R17 V and H
Rank
Brand
Product Line
Grade*
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Continental Bridgestone Michelin Vredestein Cooper
ContiCrossContact™ UHP Dueler H/P Sport 4x4 Diamaris Ultrac SUV Sessenta Discoverer H/T
4+ 43+ 3 3-
Continental are the driving force for future mobility concepts and a specialist for key technologies. The Passenger and Light Truck business division of Continental is committed to providing all Australian vehicles with premium high quality tyres that guarantee the requisite road grip and widest possible margin of safety.
* A grade of 5 represents the best possible score
About the ContiCrossContact™ UHP
Continental know-how on tyres is complemented by highly developed technical expertise in many other areas which is directly linked to tyre performance, for example, the Chassis and Safety Division, which focuses on maximising driving safety.
Short braking distance through bionic contour High cornering stability and large safety reserves Outstanding handling and driving enjoyment For high performance road use Excellent protection against aquaplaning
The division bundles together far-reaching knowledge in areas of driving stability, brakes, driving dynamics, chassis, and sensors with the objective of arriving at individual mobility free of accidents and injury to the greatest possible extent. No other tyre manufacturer has the benefit of this level of expertise in-house, which is why you should choose Continental for your car.
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