The Continental Premium Contact 2 is a premium summer touring tire that delivers a confident, well-balanced drive when fresh, combining strong dry grip with reassuring wet performance and clear steering feedback. Across both independent tests and real-world reviews it's often praised for stable braking, predictable handling and high-speed security. The main trade-offs are running costs for many drivers, with frequent reports of fast wear and increasing road noise over time. It is also firmly a summer tire, with very poor capability in snow and ice.
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Owners say72%from 202 owner reviews54% would buy againRead the reviews
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated August 2026.
How many miles does the Continental Premium Contact 2 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Continental Premium Contact 2 is expected to last around 26,576 miles (42,770 km).
What do owners say about the Continental Premium Contact 2?
Across 202 owner ratings the Continental Premium Contact 2 averages 72%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.4 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 6.2. 104 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 57% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Continental Premium Contact 2's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Continental Premium Contact 2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Continental Premium Contact 2?
Owners rate the Continental Premium Contact 2 7.3 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 162 reviews.
How well do the Continental Premium Contact 2 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Continental Premium Contact 2 6.2 out of 10 for wear across 162 reviews. 104 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 15,000 miles.
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Would owners buy the Continental Premium Contact 2 again?
54% of owners say they would buy the Continental Premium Contact 2 again, based on the 196 owner reviews that answered the question. 21% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Continental Premium Contact 2's tread life?
Of the 155 owner reviews analyzed for the Continental Premium Contact 2, 108 mention tread life: 42 praise it (long-lasting) and 66 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "Lasted for about 5k miles, which is just shocking". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Continental Premium Contact 2's dry grip?
Of the 155 owner reviews analyzed for the Continental Premium Contact 2, 70 mention dry grip: 62 praise it (strong dry grip) and 8 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Very solid tire in both the wet and dry". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Continental Premium Contact 2's wet grip?
Of the 155 owner reviews analyzed for the Continental Premium Contact 2, 62 mention wet grip: 47 praise it (confident wet grip) and 15 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "Very solid tire in both the wet and dry". Read those reviews
What does the Continental Premium Contact 2 replace?
The Continental Premium Contact 2 is the successor to the Continental PremiumContact in Continental's range.
Has the Continental Premium Contact 2 been replaced?
Questions and Answers for the Continental Premium Contact 2
I just bought a Ford Fiesta equipped with premium contact2's 195/50 16. I am wondering if the mileage of the car has been tampered with. Show moreI just bought a Ford Fiesta equipped with premium contact2's 195/50 16. I am wondering if the mileage of the car has been tampered with. Would you be able to give a rough estimate of the mileage of the tires if they have 7mm of thread depth left?
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November 1, 2017
Mileage can be hugely dependant on the car use and driving style, but somewhere between 10-20k on the front axle and anything up to 40k on the rear.
Drivers generally describe the Continental Premium Contact 2 as a confidence-inspiring summer tire with strong dry grip, capable wet grip, and communicative handling/feedback when pushed. Many higher-scoring reviews also mention stable braking and predictable behavior, with some reporting very long life on lighter cars or predominantly motorway use. However, a large portion of users complain about rapid treadwear (especially on the driven axle) and noticeable road noise, and several note that wet grip/aquaplaning resistance can deteriorate as the tire wears. Overall, it's viewed as a strong performer when fresh, but often expensive to run due to wear and (for some) noise.
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Owner ratings averaged from 202 ratings
Owner score72%
Dry Grip84%
Wet Grip77%
Road Feedback76%
Comfort73%
Handling73%
Wear62%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 67%
“I Live in A Part of South Africa where I Live near a freeway, I have a back road to go on if I am lazy to go on the freeway, But the quality of both parts are quite bad, as some have lines, road dents and patches, and...”
“Factory fitted, so I had no choice on the selection of these tires; & I have no clue now as to what Jeep were thinking of when they specified them ! Unlike their name, there is nothing actually 'premium' about these...”
“My new 2010 Renault Scenic was initially fitted with contact 2 XL . I found that the tires wore quicker than I initially expected but accepted this as they performed well. When Renault changed the tire on later models...”
Hello, I own a Dacia fitted with original tires in 205/60 R16 92H. In response to these issues of wider and taller sizes, and low profiles that create discomfort (especially on speed bumps), the driver's door frame indicates this same size and also 185/65 R15 88H. In this case, I opted for a change. If you are not often in a cold region (winter), you can choose to mount this second size in all-season tires or a set of 4 'snow' wheels for the winter period, namely 185/65..... To avoid the original low profile sizes (205/60...), you can mount 195/70 R15, which will greatly improve your flexibility, comfort, and fuel consumption. Moreover, if you compare with the 205/60 R16 on a tire equivalence chart online, you are within the accepted norms. (Also check the latest 'French Tire Standards Chart (www.tnpf.fr)' in the original tire column 205..., you will see the bold indication of the winter tire you can mount, better in grip on snow and ice, because it is LESS WIDE. However, keep in mind to respect the load and speed index, e.g., 97 T, knowing that for some passenger cars (non-sporty) you will never drive over 200 km/h! Personally, I chose the set of 4 summer tires Continental VancoContact 2 195/70R15 97T XL and for winter Michelin Alpin6 185/65 R 15 88 T 3PMSF-M+S.
72%
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Initial Impressions
Jaguar
205/70 R16
1,700 miles
The Continental Premium Contact 2 tires were fitted to the classic (1960) 3.8 ltr Jaguar I bought just five months ago. I've since driven 1700+ miles and although I'm still learning the feel of this car and find the grip really excellent (within normal, UK legal, road use parameters)... these tires transmit more road noise than any I've ever known (..and I've driven some very powerful cars over the past four decades). I'm sure those with a better trained ear would be able to distinguish exactly what type of road surface was being driven on, and also its state of dry/dam/wetness. The noise transmitted into the car's interior is intrusive above 55-60mph, and it is pretty awful for 70mph driving. Within 50 miles of buying - I was looking to change them, but as they are as new ..that's too big a cost value to scrap. NB. I honestly cannot say how well the grip in the wet because I presently lack the confidence to push the car even to the speed limit when it's wet. I haven't yet worked out whether that's because of the tires not inspiring confidence, or the car's handling being unfamiliar, or whether the road noise is having a psychological impact on my judgement. Perhaps I'm used to relying on sight, hearing as well as tactile senses to know when a tire is loosing its grip, and so because of the all around noise level - I'm missing a chunk of that feedback ? I'm driving a powerful car and although she feels sure footed in the dry, overall these tires just don't work for me. I've ended up driving 10mph slower than in my last classic car, which had just half the bhp. I will remove and sell them, while they still have a young manufacturing date, so as to fund buying tires where I can hear what the fuck is going on.
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Fitted in October 2021 and they’ve done just over 59,000 miles on the rear of my Seat Ibiza, mainly motorway driving. They’ve worn well and are still at 4.5mm tread, with no vibration or other issues.
They’ve always felt stable and predictable in everyday use. Not the quietest tires I’ve had, but the noise is perfectly acceptable.
Overall, I’m really pleased with how long they’ve lasted and would happily buy them again.
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Had them on my superb for 6 month and fronts are just gone. Lasted for about 5k miles, which is just shocking. Had wheel alignment done right before getting these on.
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Suzuki
185/70 R14
23,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Easy Going
I Live in A Part of South Africa where I Live near a freeway, I have a back road to go on if I am lazy to go on the freeway, But the quality of both parts are quite bad, as some have lines, road dents and patches, and also some potholes.
I bought the car with them on as brand new as a full set, The car at the time was on 35K KM's. They were really good on dry days, like they gripped and balanced the car to my disbelief sometimes, though I did not Like how not so direct the steering gets when you want a direct steer. The fuel economy on the swift was beautiful on it, and they are very strong in terms of quality, as when I was going home for a weekend off, I got a nail from just after the start of the trip, the tire kept its composure until I passed the second toll gate, and even I hit the brake after getting the puncture, the tire didn't shred even after I stopped, and even after patching the tire, it kept soldiering on. braking performance on the dry was wonderful.
The cons of these tires is the poor performance and comfort when in the rain, and also the poor braking performance when they are close to finishing, and also on a rainy day.
I had to change them, because of The past garages(all from one brand, let me not mention it) where I did alignment at always didn't want to do rotation for unknown reasons, then after a change of garage brand when seeing that the alignment wasn't eating the tires properly, they stated it could be because the garages I previously did alignment on do not charge for rotation and they get lazy because they see a decent set of tires, while they were eating the tire from the back more than how it would normally eat from the front tires(Front WD).
I took the front tires to the back, then put Flkens sn832"s in front, and the performance of the falkens complimented the comfort of the contis. I changed the first pair at 72K km's then the second will be changed soon.
But These Conti's are really good for higher performance cars than mine. If you can afford to buy conti's, Buy a whole set instead of being them in two's.
Very solid tire in both the wet and dry and always feels very stable at speed and going round corners. Feedback is good and the comfort while not the best out there is great given the performance and makes it a good all round tire. These tires have worn very well over the mileage and years I've used them and both tire have had a nail in them and experienced very low loss of pressure but were patched without issues and sidewalls also have next to no visible cracking even after 5 years fitted on the rear axle.
these tires were on the car for 10 years and reached 100 000km. If I had the money I would go with Continental everytime. Ended up getting Dunlops coz they cheap here. (South Africa)
I got it as stock on my 2028 TRAX. The grip in wet and dry is excellent, no complain there.
Aquaplaning is ok ish, not bad and not good.
Doing a turning with high speed feels a little off.
I only did rotate the tire once in the entire lifetime usage so this might affect performance.
The number one complain I had is comfort and noise which I expected to be better as this tire is not cheap.
After 54000 km of the tire is too damaged do to couple time flat at the same dot.
Just changed the whole set to Primacy 4 235/55 R18 and so glad that I did.
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Skoda
215/60 R16
19,000 miles
Mostly Town
Average
2016 i have purchased Skoda Yeti with ContiPremiumContact 2, size 215/60 R16 95H DOT AF5M D5R4, 1816.
Tires have been in service only summer seasons.
Last car service was 30th Aug. 2021. when I have noticed problem with tires.
After approximately 30.000 km pieces of tire started to chip off.
Depth of tires grooves are from 5,2 -4,4 mm (measured by digital caliper).
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Suzuki
185/55 R16 V
500 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average
Before changing to these rubbers had a set of UC6's at the front and TR1'S at the back. Both gave confidence in the dry but in the wet you had to watch your limits. Took a roundabout at 60 to 70km/h after a downpour and the car skidded to side, twice. Not a smart thing to do but hey, the road was empty. Even though the Toyo's were supposed to be UHP tires, i just felt tire compound was very hard. After some research, narrowed it down to the new Eagle F1's and the CPC2. I had to get a bit wider set if i wanted the Eagles so i opted to stick to the original tire size with the CPC2. After installing, there was less harshness, the ride was more refined, going over bumps was less jarring and every time you take a corner, it would put a smile on your face. Fantastic upgrade from the previous rubbers. I don't expect them to last long with a 280 UTOQ rating but these tires have brought back the joy of driving.
Mounted as fronts on E36 which is driven as track / daily car, no ABS or ASC, car is set with -3,5 camber up front.
Contis lasted around 9000km, half of which was track style driving, drifting. Tires tread depth from new 7mm went down to about 2,5-3mm. Tire is rated 280AAA, fairly soft and grippy, tho its not semi slick. Gave good overall balance to car, as rears usually were not so grippy :)
On dry a lot of feedback, you can really throw car around with confidence. A lot of information what is going on with front wheels grip. No understeering with proper pressure, usually lower from typical 2,2 to 2,0-1,9bar.
When cold, around 4-7deg C, lack of temperature is showing, you need few laps to get heat into tire, as understeering is obvious.
Wet grip was very good for the first 4000km, turn in felt really secure. On the limit very progressive, easy to control. Car would follow easily where I intended to turn, mostly sideways. After 4000km on entry of the corner or braking: understeering, sudden slip or locking one of front wheels occured, that meant these tires are done.
I can't comment on noise, tracking tire with no abs means flat spots.
Overall good tire, giving a lot of information to driver, just keep in mind wet grip deteriorates FAST.
I live in western Greece and I bought my Fiesta brand new with these tires on. I also had them for 3 years an a VW Passat some years ago. I had the same exactly experience both times. The tire has extremely good grip on Dry for the first almost 1,5 year of using. Then it looses way too fast its grip to a point that after 2 years of using it I had to be extremely careful either on dry or wet. On Wet its grip is average, never trusted it. Imagine at 2,5 years on wet road with my 1000cc Fiesta, spins tires on 2nd gear just with throttle while cruising, on any wet road. And I changed them at 2,5 years with 19.374 miles (31.180km) on it. Now I'm wearing Toyo Proxes CF2 (you can read my review there), although my best tire so far is Michelin Pilot Sport. So, additionally you get very good feedback from the tires, they handle well at normal temperatures but not at high ones. When this tire gets hot, it loses grip. As for the Wearing... they wear extremely fast. On this mileage they were almost slick.Countryside, city and national road driving. And they lose wear both the fronts and the backs (fronts for sure faster cause of FWD). They are comfortable they don't make noise, It's ok with that. Their real issue is that they wear fast. 2 times tested, 2 different cars, same experience. Never gonna buy them again for sure, really don't want them on my cars. Unless every 1 - 1,5 years or aprox. 11.000miles (18.000km) you change them with brand new ones!
