Continental Premium Contact 2 review
Add your size for an exact match
The Amazon link then searches this exact size.
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.
The Continental PremiumContact 2 is widely regarded as a high-performance touring tire that excels in dry and wet grip, offering a communicative and confidence-inspiring driving experience. However, the consensus is heavily polarized by its rapid tread wear, with many users reporting significantly shorter lifespans compared to competitors, leading to concerns regarding overall value for money.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
62/100From 202 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
Continental Premium Contact 2 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 202 owner reviews found online.
The Continental PremiumContact 2 is widely regarded as a high-performance touring tire that excels in dry and wet grip, offering a communicative and confidence-inspiring driving experience. However, the consensus is heavily polarized by its rapid tread wear, with many users reporting significantly shorter lifespans compared to competitors, leading to concerns regarding overall value for money.
Pros
- Excellent grip and stability in both dry and wet conditions
- High level of steering feedback and communicative handling
- Strong resistance to aquaplaning
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality when new
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear
- Performance degradation as the tire reaches the second half of its tread life
- High price point relative to its longevity
- Increased road noise as the tire ages
Worth knowing
- Users with smaller, lightweight vehicles (e.g., VW Up, Fiat 500) report significantly better longevity and satisfaction than those with heavier sedans or SUVs.
- Drivers of performance-oriented or front-wheel-drive vehicles frequently note rapid shoulder wear and a tendency for the tire to 'let go' abruptly when pushed to the limit.
- Some users noted that specific size variations (e.g., 3-groove vs. 4-groove designs) resulted in noticeable differences in wear rates and handling characteristics.
Reviews from our readers
Drivers who have these tires on their car, in their own words. We check every review before it goes live.
No reviews from our readers yet
Driving on the Continental Premium Contact 2? Tell other drivers how it grips, rides and wears.
Write a review
Thanks! Your review will appear here once we have checked it, usually within a few days.
6 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2012 EVO Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
8th of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: evo
2011 Finnish ECO Touring tire Test · 205/55 r16
1st of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2011 European Summer tire Test - 175/65 R14 · 175/65 R14
1st of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2011 European Summer tire Test - 195/65 R15 · 195/65 R15
5th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2010 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 205/55 r15
8th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2010 Autocar tire Test - FWD · 205/55 r16
3rd of 6
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autocar
What owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.
Community feedback on the Continental Premium Contact 2 presents a mixed perspective, with some users highlighting poor treadwear and wet traction across Continental sets, while others appreciate its value pricing and OEM status. Discussions frequently focus on pricing versus competitors like Michelin PP2, sizing, asymmetric mounting requirements, and break-in behavior.
From 11 threads and comments.
Continental Premium Contact 2 compared
Other tires to consider
Ranked by our Relative score, weighed against how many reviews and tests stand behind it.
Top rated summer tires
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.