Continental PremiumContact C review
The Continental PremiumContact C receives predominantly negative feedback from users, particularly when fitted as original equipment on electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Owners frequently report significant traction issues on wet surfaces and concerns regarding the tire's ability to handle the instant torque characteristics of modern EVs.
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Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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Themes extracted from 8 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Continental PremiumContact C receives predominantly negative feedback from users, particularly when fitted as original equipment on electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Owners frequently report significant traction issues on wet surfaces and concerns regarding the tire's ability to handle the instant torque characteristics of modern EVs.
Pros
- Acceptable comfort levels on dry road surfaces
- Adequate noise suppression under normal dry driving conditions
- Satisfactory handling performance for standard commuting
Cons
- Poor wet-weather traction and high risk of hydroplaning
- Inadequate grip for vehicles with high instant torque
- Rapid tread wear reported on electric vehicle platforms
- Audible road noise and squealing during cornering
Worth knowing
- Users operating rear-wheel drive electric vehicles like the MG4 report significant instability and frequent ABS activation.
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