The PureContact LS is Continental's Grand Touring All-Season tire developed for drivers of family sedans, coupes, minivans and small crossovers looking for responsive handling and sporty steering feel, along with quiet comfort and year-round traction. PureContact LS tires are designed to combine the refined ride of a premium touring tire with an engaging driving experience and confident grip in dry, wet and wintry conditions, including light snow.
Temperature-activated functional polymers in the all-season tread compound of the PureContact LS increase compound bonding and help improve tire wear and fuel efficiency. The asymmetric pattern features stable tread blocks in the shoulders for lateral grip and high-speed handling, and the wide, central rib provides solid on-center feel and confident straight-line tracking. Comfort Ride Technology incorporates an underlay beneath the tread that is designed to isolate the tread from the casing and reduce the amount of perceptible vibration in the cabin. Continental's +Silane additives enhance traction in slippery conditions, and the sweeping grooves combine with deep, circumferential channels to help resist hydroplaning. Siped shoulders and intermediate tread blocks create the biting edges needed for grip in snowy or icy conditions, and traction grooves trap snow in the tread to provide snow-to-snow traction.
The internal construction of the PureContact LS features a single ply, polyester casing. The mid- to high-apex balances responsive handling and performance with ride comfort, while dual steel belts are reinforced by two polyamide overlays to enhance durability and high-speed uniformity.
Range is a very important consideration for Electric Vehicles, and the Original Equipment tires often place a strong emphasis on efficiency. But what do they give up? We compared the Tesla Model 3’s Original Equipment Continental tires to popular replacement market tires from the same brand to see how each one affects the vehicle’s range and traction.
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(1,180)Tire Category: Grand Touring All-Season
| Best in Category |
| Miles Reported |
| Recommended |
| Treadwear |
Continental PureContact LS
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| 95% |
| 12M |
| 8.6 - Excellent |
| 9.0 - Excellent |
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| 9.3 - Excellent |
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| 7.6 - Good |
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| 8.8 - Excellent |
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| 8.7 - Excellent |
Customer ratings showcase the Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT as a strong performer in its Max Performance Summer category, with excellent dry traction (scores 8-10) and confident wet grip (7-9) aligning with its intended use. Drivers praise responsive handling and stability in warm conditions. Comfort receives mixed feedback, with many noting a smooth, quiet ride (7-9) but a minority reporting harshness (scores as low as 0-2). Treadwear shows polarized feedback: some highlight durability (8-10), while others report quicker wear (scores 0-3), suggesting variability based on driving style or conditions. Overall, it satisfies summer-focused drivers prioritizing grip and performance, though comfort and longevity may vary.
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Grand Touring All-Season tires are developed for the drivers of family sedans, coupes, minivans, and small crossovers. The PureContact LS is Continental’s category entry, providing responsive handling and sporty steering feel, along with quiet comfort and year-round traction.
Range is a very important consideration for Electric Vehicles, and the Original Equipment tires often place a strong emphasis on efficiency. But what do they give up? We compared the Tesla Model 3’s Original Equipment Continental tires to popular replacement market tires from the same brand to see how each one affects the vehicle’s range and traction.
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The Continental PureContact LS has satisfied drivers and historically impressed our team. To see if it still has what it takes to compete, our team puts it head-to-head against a leader in the category and a fresh newcomer.
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The PureContact LS is a strong all-around performer, so we put it to the test against some of the newest, premium Grand Touring All-Season tires.
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The "jack-of -all-trades" Grand Touring All-Season tires aren't as proficient in the (warm) dry or wet as a Max Performance Summer tire or as capable in ice and snow as a dedicated winter tire. But the best in class continue to improve and expand the performance envelope in all directions. How do two of the newest in the category compare?
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The "jack-of -all-trades" Grand Touring All-Season tires aren't as proficient in the (warm) dry or wet as a Max Performance Summer tire or as capable in ice and snow as a dedicated winter tire. But the best in class continue to improve and expand the performance envelope in all directions. How do two of the newest in the category compare?
View Snow Traction/Handling Results Video
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