The new ContiPremiumContact 2 tyre's stunning performance is made possible by a combination of innovations, not least of which is its exceptional tread pattern design featuring a distinctive 3D groove.

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This groove incorporates both shallow and steep sides to ensure tread block stability and a large contact area between tyre and road at all times, providing greater driver control under cornering in both wet and dry conditions.

What makes the tread grooves of the ContiPremiumContact 2 so distinctive is the precise arrangement of edges and flat surfaces.

• Alternating arrangement of shallow and steep sides within the lateral grooves
• The varying angle of the groove sides follows the directional change of the lateral grooves in the shoulder.

Improved braking on dry roads

• The shallow side of the 3D groove helps to stiffen and stabilise the lug edge.
• When the tyre is placed under great strain, this prevents the tread lugs from bending away and the largest possible contact area is maintained.
• The more even contact pressure ensures maximum power transmission on dry roads.

Very good braking in the wet

• The steep side makes the lug edge extremely angular.
• When braking on wet roads, it cuts through the film of water in the same way as a windscreen wiper would.
• The direct contact between the tread area and the road surface ensures shorter braking distances.

Substantially improved aquaplaning performance

• The alternating angle of the side of the groove and the directional change of the lateral grooves create a swirl in the water as it is being dispersed.
• This accelerates water dispersion and reduces the risk of aquaplaning.