Size tested: 225/45 R 17 Y

Overall rating: "Highly recommended"

"Very good driving characteristics and short braking distance in the wet, good traction, excellent aquaplaning performance, good-natured driving characteristics with high steering precision on dry roads, little rolling resistance."

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Size tested: 235/35 ZR 19

Overall rating: "Very recommended"

"High level of grip in the wet, balanced, responsive driving characteristics on dry roads."

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Size tested: 225/45 R 17 W

Overall rating: "Highly recommended" (one of the best in its class)

"Very well balanced, comfortable summer tire, best ratings in rolling resistance, exceptionally good performance on dry and wet roads."

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Size tested: 205/55 R 16 W

Overall rating: Superb

Strengths: Magnificent performer on wet as well as dry roads, very good handling characteristics with strong cornering control.

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Size tested: 205/55 R 16 W

Overall rating: "Highly recommended" (test winner)

"Unrivalled performance as a sports-rated tyre, and yet still offers well-balanced properties: best overall rating, best results in the wet, and also a good rating on dry roads."

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Size tested: 205/55 R 16 W

Overall rating: "Good" (test winner)

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Size tested: 225/45 R 17 Y

Overall rating: "Very good" (test winner, recommended by GF)

"This brand-new Conti with its distinctive tread bands shows just what can be done nowadays, and wins this test easily. Top marks for braking, wet handling and on the skidpad. Also good on aquaplaning and in the dry. A reliable performer at all times, and forgivingly neutral at its limits."