In its 07/2006 issue, the magazine ’Auto Bild’ tested various summer tires in the size 215/55 R 16.

Rating for the ContiPremiumContact 2: "Exemplary"

Evaluation: "Balanced driving characteristics on both wet and dry roads, very good safety reserves to counter aquaplaning, short braking distances on wet and dry roads."

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In its 07/2006 issue, the magazine ’auto motor und sport’ tested summer tires in the size 215/ 55 R 16.

Rating for the ContiPremiumContact 2: "Recommended"

Evaluation: "The Continental Premium Contact 2 (Speed Index W) excels thanks to its first-class braking performance and safe driving characteristics on wet and dry roads. Little rolling noise."

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Size Tested: 205/55 R 16 V

Overall verdict: "1st Place"

"The test winner ContiPremiumContact 2 is rated as a good allround tyre that solves the conflict of objectives the best. The ContiPremiumContact 2 was the best in noise and rolling resistance, and was in the leading group when it came to braking on both wet and dry surfaces."

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Size tested: 205/55 R 16 V

Overall verdict : "1st Place"

"The CPC2 is the test winner and has obtained the top score 10 in both dry and wet handling as well as braking in the wet."

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Size tested: 195/65 R 15 H

Overall verdict: "Very good"

"Safety has a price. New tyres yes but only if they are cheap. - If this is your purchase strategy then you are risking everything, our test proves this."