Continental PremiumContact review
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The Continental PremiumContact is generally regarded as a capable, comfortable daily-driving tire that offers strong dry-weather performance and reliable handling. While many users praise its longevity and cornering stability, a subset of owners reports significant degradation in wet-weather traction and increased road noise as the tread wears down.
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 15 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
Continental PremiumContact specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 185/50 R16 | Amazon |
| 195/55 R16 | Amazon |
| 275/50 R19 | Amazon |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 15 owner reviews found online.
The Continental PremiumContact is generally regarded as a capable, comfortable daily-driving tire that offers strong dry-weather performance and reliable handling. While many users praise its longevity and cornering stability, a subset of owners reports significant degradation in wet-weather traction and increased road noise as the tread wears down.
Pros
- Excellent dry-weather grip and handling
- Strong longevity and tread life for many users
- High level of ride comfort
- Reliable braking performance
Cons
- Noticeable loss of wet-weather traction as the tire ages
- Increased road noise at higher speeds or after significant mileage
- Susceptibility to aquaplaning in standing water
- Higher price point compared to some competitors
Worth knowing
- Users with smaller, lower-horsepower vehicles like the Ford Fiesta reported faster-than-expected tread wear despite conservative driving.
- Long-term owners noted that while the rubber compound remains durable, it can develop capillary cracks and hardening after 7-8 years of service.
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