An adaptive tread pattern is one of the new technologies included in the PremiumContact 7 tyre from Continental that is now available locally.
According to Continental, the premium tyre will offer motorists even greater safety on both dry and wet roadsas a result of special shoulder elements for the PremiumContact 7 that allow the tread to adapt depending on the driving situation.
When driving on wet roads, the majority of the water is evacuated via the circumferential grooves. What is more, the contact patch ends at the point where the water can drain off fastest to ensure even more water is discharged from the shoulders. On dry surfaces, the contact patch shifts to the outside of the shoulder, with the lateral grooves designed to taper off so that extra power can be transmitted to the road.
Individual modifications
With a large variety of vehicle weights, sizes and power units to take into account, Continental adapts the design of the PremiumContact 7 tyre for different vehicle concepts and, in addition to improvements in terms of rolling resistance and mileage, the scope for customisation of the PremiumContact 7 design also enables excellent grip and short braking distances to be offered for vehicles with any type of drive system.
“Continental has succeeded in ensuring ideal performance across the widest possible spectrum of temperatures. Even in the cooler hours of the morning or at night, the tyre is able to generate high levels of low-temperature grip,” says product manager for summer tyres, Philipp Mendelski.
Colin Windell – proudly CHANGECARS
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