Any reviews on Continental Premium Contact2?

Nikhilb2008 · 11th September 2009, 10:18

Rudraji,

Only the 91H and 91V models are available in India. Of course, the only difference between them is the speed rating which frankly I feel wont make much of a difference except in the minds of some people.

The price difference is close to 600-700/- per tyre between the two!

H rating is good for 210kmph. Meaning it is good for constant speeds of 210kmph.

V rating is good for 240 kmph.

Depending on the capability of your car and your driving style, you can decide whether the extra 600/- is worth it or not.

Rudra Sen · 11th September 2009, 10:20

What's the price my dear? I see a price difference only.

Nikhilb2008 · 11th September 2009, 10:24

Oops. Sorry!

91H is 5.1k and 91V is around 5.7k.

Rudra Sen · 11th September 2009, 10:33

Hmm, so they can be a proper substitute if one doesn't get PP2 fresh stock?

Rudra Sen · 11th September 2009, 11:28

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Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

Hmm, so they can be a proper substitute if one doesn't get PP2 fresh stock?

Can I get an answer from tyre gurus please? I need to finalise this now.

Nikhilb2008 · 11th September 2009, 14:29

Yes. They will not have the outright dry grip as the PP2s, but then for almost 1500/- cheaper per tyre, I think it's ok.

PP2s are in short supply.

Matt · 17th September 2009, 22:04

I am also looking for reviews about Conti CPC2. How is it compared to Michelin Primacy LC? Which one has better/tougher side wall?
Nikhil,
Could you please let me know the price range of CPC2 (195/60R15 88V)?

Thanks,
Matt

Nikhilb2008 · 17th September 2009, 22:21

The CPC2 will definitely have a stiffer sidewall.

195/60 R15 will cost around 4.5k per tyre.

reignofchaos · 17th September 2009, 22:33

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Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

Hmm, so they can be a proper substitute if one doesn't get PP2 fresh stock?

Rudra if you are looking for PP2s in 205/60 R15, I'd say look for other options. After switching to 205/55 R15 Advan Neovas, I can say for sure that the PP2s make the steering feel way heavier than it ought to be and it also slowed down the car. For a while I thought it was stability, but now I feel that its just an unwanted effect. Most people complain about advans slowing them down, I'm actually relishing the fact that my car actually feels faster with them than before.

PP2s grip really well in the straight line but their lateral grip is no way close to the Advans. Nor is the wet weather performance, nor is ride comfort. I'm not kidding - I'm finding 205/55 R15 Advans way more comfortable than 205/60 R15 PP2s. Plus PP2s wore out quite soon for me - roughly 30k or so.

Nikhilb2008 · 17th September 2009, 22:45

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Originally Posted by reignofchaos

Rudra if you are looking for PP2s in 205/60 R15, I'd say look for other options. After switching to 205/55 R15 Advan Neovas, I can say for sure that the PP2s make the steering feel way heavier than it ought to be and it also slowed down the car. For a while I thought it was stability, but now I feel that its just an unwanted effect. Most people complain about advans slowing them down, I'm actually relishing the fact that my car actually feels faster with them than before.

PP2s grip really well in the straight line but their lateral grip is no way close to the Advans. Nor is the wet weather performance, nor is ride comfort. I'm not kidding - I'm finding 205/55 R15 Advans way more comfortable than 205/60 R15 PP2s. Plus PP2s wore out quite soon for me - roughly 30k or so.

Given your style of driving, I wouldnt be surprised if the Advans last 10k! :

manu7781 · 18th September 2009, 01:28

@Nikhil & other tyre gurus..

I am looking for new shoes for my civic. I have shortlisted CPC2 & Primacy LC. I would request you to please clarify which one is better. I have also created a thread with contain details of what I am looking for in the tyres.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...-my-civic.html

Thanks,
Manu Chawla

Nikhilb2008 · 18th September 2009, 02:28

There is no simple answer to "which one is better".

Comfort and silence: Michelin Primacy LC

Grip(especially in wet), decent dry grip and slightly stiffer sidewalls : Conti CPC2. You see what your priorities are and take a call.

There is already a loooooooong thread on Honda Civic tyres. Search for it and you will find it.

manu7781 · 18th September 2009, 10:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

There is no simple answer to "which one is better".

Comfort and silence: Michelin Primacy LC

Grip(especially in wet), decent dry grip and slightly stiffer sidewalls : Conti CPC2. You see what your priorities are and take a call.

There is already a loooooooong thread on Honda Civic tyres. Search for it and you will find it.

Sir,
1. Since CPC2 is not available in 195/65 R15, Can I use 205/60R15 on my original Civic rims. Will there be a problem?

2. Stiffer side wall of CPC2 will make it little less comfy then Primacy but it will still be better than goodyear NCT5. Is it true?

3. My main motive is minimum noise and maximum comfort.

4. What kind of extra care we need to do for CPC2 (imported tyres)?
(You can guide me to specific thread.)

I am sorry I am asking too many questions

Thanks,
Manu Chawla

gautam99 · 4th September 2014, 16:42

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

Tanveer,

I'm well aware that the A539 is in India

. I was referring to that particular size.

I got the full list because I'm a Yokohama dealer! Hehe...

Nikhil is the continental cpc2 or 5 available in 205/55/15 in India and if so what price?

Nikhilb2008 · 6th September 2014, 08:07

I think CPC2 is available in that size. Dont remember the price off the top of my head.

11th September 2009, 10:18	#16
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,136 Times	Rudraji, Only the 91H and 91V models are available in India. Of course, the only difference between them is the speed rating which frankly I feel wont make much of a difference except in the minds of some people. The price difference is close to 600-700/- per tyre between the two! H rating is good for 210kmph. Meaning it is good for constant speeds of 210kmph. V rating is good for 240 kmph. Depending on the capability of your car and your driving style, you can decide whether the extra 600/- is worth it or not.
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11th September 2009, 10:20	#17
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,588 Thanked: 6,530 Times View My Garage	What's the price my dear? I see a price difference only.
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11th September 2009, 10:24	#18
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,136 Times	Oops. Sorry! 91H is 5.1k and 91V is around 5.7k.
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11th September 2009, 10:33	#19
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,588 Thanked: 6,530 Times View My Garage	Hmm, so they can be a proper substitute if one doesn't get PP2 fresh stock?
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11th September 2009, 14:29	#21
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,136 Times	Yes. They will not have the outright dry grip as the PP2s, but then for almost 1500/- cheaper per tyre, I think it's ok. PP2s are in short supply.
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17th September 2009, 22:04	#22
Matt BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Christchurch NZ Posts: 130 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	I am also looking for reviews about Conti CPC2. How is it compared to Michelin Primacy LC? Which one has better/tougher side wall? Nikhil, Could you please let me know the price range of CPC2 (195/60R15 88V)? Thanks, Matt Last edited by Matt : 17th September 2009 at 22:12.
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17th September 2009, 22:21	#23
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,136 Times	The CPC2 will definitely have a stiffer sidewall. 195/60 R15 will cost around 4.5k per tyre.
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18th September 2009, 01:28	#26
manu7781 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: delhi Posts: 119 Thanked: 6 Times	@Nikhil & other tyre gurus.. I am looking for new shoes for my civic. I have shortlisted CPC2 & Primacy LC. I would request you to please clarify which one is better. I have also created a thread with contain details of what I am looking for in the tyres. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...-my-civic.html Thanks, Manu Chawla
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18th September 2009, 02:28	#27
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,136 Times	There is no simple answer to "which one is better". Comfort and silence: Michelin Primacy LC Grip(especially in wet), decent dry grip and slightly stiffer sidewalls : Conti CPC2. You see what your priorities are and take a call. There is already a loooooooong thread on Honda Civic tyres. Search for it and you will find it.
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6th September 2014, 08:07	#30
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,136 Times	Re: Any reviews on Continental Premium Contact2? I think CPC2 is available in that size. Dont remember the price off the top of my head.
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