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.
What owners mention most counted across 155 reviews
These came as OEM on my 4x4 Kuga. Fronts lasted 30,000 miles rears 50,000. I replaced them with more Conti Premium Contact 2. Overall I have now done 75,000 on 6 tires. Yes they are expensive to buy as replacements but they last well. Was amazed how good they were in the snow, but 4wd helps. Moving to All Season Pirelli with some trepidation. Can't justify nearly £1000 for a new set of tires in a recession.
These came as OEM on my 4x4 Kuga. Fronts lasted 30,000 miles rears 50,000. I replaced them with more Conti Premium Contact 2. Overall I have now done 75,000 on 6 tires. Yes they are expensive to buy as replacements but they last well. Was amazed how good they were in the snow, but 4wd helps. Moving to All Season Pirelli with some trepidation. Can't justify nearly £1000 for a new set of tires in a recession.
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I've used these on two vehicles - my Djet and on the front of my modified Renault 4CV. My priorities are: wet braking, wet lateral grip (slick roads, not deep puddles) & progressive & talkative behavior at the limit. I have no interest in how comfortable they are or how long they last & am quite willing to trade off wear against soft compound wet grip. On the 4CV, these replaced the excellent EcoContact3s which preceded then. (Similar behavior profile except that their structure is tauter than the EC3.) I find them to be a nicely responsive (I run pressures in the mid thirties) & communicative tire with excellent wet grip (braking & cornering) & benign limit behavior (glorious 4 wheel drifts in the Djet in the wet). Regrettably, this size is now withdrawn in Australia otherwise I'd be a repeat customer. Recommended.
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Very quiet. Superb grip in both wet and dry conditions. Much better than the P6 Pirelli's that were fitted to the car previously. Coming up to 50,000 Kms and due for replacement. I will fit another set.
Its a MINI & fast cornering is part of the driving & the tires are the least of my concern. After 10k, the front sides were nearly gone. Had them swapped to rear after 20k. After 30k, was surprised to see long tear appearing along outer sides on some tires, & the sides now looks amazingly like slick tire. The middle are rather stubborn to wear off. Even so, these tires continue to impress with its grip wet or dry... for 7/10 driving. Probably more than its worth for clumsy big sedan. Not the kind of tires for 10/10 driving, semi slicks is on the menu. Anyway, at 30k its definitely overdue for retirement.
Tyers lasted four full half-seasons.
I always use either winter and summer tires in the seasonal sequence.
When off car they are covered, on a rack, in my basement.
Tyers lasted four full half-seasons.
I always use either winter and summer tires in the seasonal sequence.
When off car they are covered, on a rack, in my basement.
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 tires !
I had assumed that the poor tire feedback in dry conditions, was as a compromise for a hard compound choice to improve longtivity ?
Actually after 9,000 Spring, Summer, Autumn road miles usage they are, a.)close to end of life, & b.) there was no way I was going to risk driving the car with them on over the Winter anyway !
So for Winter I elected to fit Dunlop Winter Sport M3's, & they REALLY have showed this Conti tire up !
In the wet while breaking, these Conti's add yards on your stopping distance.
From a standing start, (& with some power dialled in) the tires would love to spin up,(if you were to let them) rather than grip & get you off the line.
Tire grip in general from these Conti's is poor such that on a certain roundabout on my commute, the lack of it regularly panics the vehicle's Traction Control !
Do yourself a favor and fit ANYTHING else other than these !
Tires gave great grip in wet and dry, absolutely useless in the snow but they are summer tires after all. unfortunately after 6 months and 7400 miles of reasonably carefull driving the fronts are just off the wear indicators and one of the rears has a bulging sidewall. At £98 each I certainly won't be buying them again!
