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Continental PureContact LS
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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.

Tire Rack Test Results Continental PureContact LS

Comparing Electric Vehicle (EV) Tires: Continental Original Equipment vs. PureContact LS 2022 (03:36)

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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Ratings Charts & Reviews Continental PureContact LS

Tire Category: Grand Touring All-Season

Consumer Surveys

 
Best in Category
Miles Reported
Recommended
Treadwear
Continental PureContact LS
Excellent
94%
11M
8.6 - Excellent
8.9 - Excellent
8.9 Hydroplaning Resistance
9.0 Wet Traction
9.3 - Excellent
9.2 Corner Stability
9.4 Dry Traction
9.3 Steering Response
7.6 - Good
8.2 Light Snow Traction
7.4 Deep Snow Traction
7.1 Ice Traction
8.8 - Excellent
9.0 Ride Quality
8.7 Noise
8.7 - Excellent

Customers Say

Customer ratings showcase the Continental PureContact LS as a well-rounded grand touring tire, excelling in comfort with a smooth, quiet ride and strong treadwear scores reflecting long-lasting performance. Winter traction earns praise for confident handling in light snow, though a few note reduced grip on ice. Wet traction impresses with reliable hydroplaning resistance and stable cornering, while dry handling delivers responsive, predictable control. A handful of users report slightly quicker tread wear than anticipated, but most highlight balanced all-season versatility and consistent satisfaction for daily driving. Scores consistently land in the 7-10 range, emphasizing its strengths in comfort, longevity, and year-round capability.

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775 customers mention "Wet Traction"

  • 756 positive
  • 19 negative

Customers consistently rate wet traction as excellent, with most scores between 9-10. High marks highlight confident grip and hydroplaning resistance, making the PureContact LS a reliable choice for all-season wet conditions.

May 28, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

4.9 out of 5 Star Rating
4.9 out of 5

...Cornering is true, noise is very low, wet traction and handling is great, just as Rudy had advised me at Tire Rack December 2022...

I purchased 2 sets for both identical cars, I have driven 5000 miles about a thousand miles a month mostly highway. Cornering is true, noise is very low, wet traction and handling is great, just as Rudy had advised me at Tire Rack December 2022. The other vac is mostly I sometimes take to work and the handling is exactly the same, a month after we purchased the tires a commercial staple punctured the side wall and I had the great pleasure of using the road hazard warranty I had to purchase another tire to replace the damaged one, I provided necessary proof of purchase and paperwork from installer uploading it all online, a week later I received the check for $188 minus install, balance. Great roadside hazard warranty. I have been buying tires on TireRack for the past 25 years I would no purchase tires any other way.

Vehicle: 2016 Buick Verano
Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: CHARLOTTE, NC
Driving Style: Easy Going
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September 22, 2019

4.3 out of 5 Star Rating
4.3 out of 5

...Smooth riding, quiet, and great wet grip...

I had a set of the original PureContacts continental came out with and comparing the purecontact LS to the originals is almost night and day. The purecontact LS is much quieter compared to its predecessor. I've had these tires on my Touring Accord for a little over 1000 miles and love them. Smooth riding, quiet, and great wet grip. I would highly recommend these to anyone.

Vehicle: 2017 Honda Accord Sedan Touring
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: MANSFIELD, OH
Driving Style: Average
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July 24, 2019 (Verified Purchase)

5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

...Great wet traction... The car had Michelin tires on it when we bought it used last year. They were not good in the rain as the car would slide easily and accelerating would spin the tires. These tires don't do that...

My wife and I both drive this car. She travels to work 100 miles round trip two days a week. The tires are awesome ! Great wet traction. Quiet and responsive on dry pavement. All around traction is very good along with braking confidence. Really haven't driven in snow as we didn't get much last year here in south east NJ. And when it does snow my wife will work from home and I use my Durango. The car had Michelin tires on it when we bought it used last year. They were not good in the rain as the car would slide easily and accelerating would spin the tires. These tires don't do that. Very grippy . I would buy these again.

Vehicle: 2013 Chrysler 300C RWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 7,500
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: POINT PLEASANT, NJ
Driving Style: Spirited
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396 customers mention "Winter Traction"

  • 355 positive
  • 41 negative

Winter traction scores are mostly 8-10, with customers praising confident snow handling and reliable ice grip. While a few note challenges on sheer ice, the PureContact LS excels in all-season winter conditions.

December 15, 2019

4.4 out of 5 Star Rating
4.4 out of 5

...I easily drove through 6 inches of fresh snow with confidence with these tires...

100% satisfied with these tires! I had the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06's on my last Infiniti sedan and enjoyed them. These are a substantial improvement over those tires. Cornering confidence is almost as high as the ExtremeContact's but offers a huge improvement in snow traction. I easily drove through 6 inches of fresh snow with confidence with these tires. Sometimes I'm a spirited driver and I still enjoy these tires for their responsiveness and traction. The tire alignment indicators are also a great feature to ensure that I haven't accidentally misaligned my tires. This feature erases any buyers remorse in my purchase. For someone who doesn't want a dedicated snow tire, but needs tires that are capable in the snow, I recommend these tires.

Vehicle: 2014 Infiniti Q50S Hybrid AWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,500
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: CENTERVILLE, UT
Driving Style: Spirited
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December 19, 2019 (Verified Purchase)

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...I've driven in the rain and snow and noticed a huge improvement...

I bought these tires to replace my Bridgestone Turanza tires that came with my 2015 Toyota Camry. These tires made a WORLD of a difference! My car was riding so rough before I got these tires, every time I hit a bump or pothole it rattled my brain because of how hard it would hit. These new tires are quiet, they ride over bumps so nicely, and I overall just feel so much safer. I've driven in the rain and snow and noticed a huge improvement. I definitely recommend these tires and I'm so glad I bought them, it's like I'm driving a whole new vehicle.

Vehicle: 2015 Toyota Camry 4cyl XSE
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: New York, NY
Driving Style: Average
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March 05, 2021 (Verified Purchase)

4.5 out of 5 Star Rating
4.5 out of 5

...They're good in snow and ice so that's great.

I haven’t put too many miles on the tires yet so we’ll see how they do later on but for now they are pretty good. I wouldn’t say 10/10 but I’d give them a 8.5/10. They’re good in snow and ice so that’s great.

Vehicle: 2013 Nissan Altima Sedan
Miles Driven on Tires: 7,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: ALBANY, NY
Driving Style: Average
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835 customers mention "Dry Traction"

  • 827 positive
  • 8 negative

Customers consistently rate the PureContact LS's dry traction highly, with most scoring 9s and 10s. The tire delivers responsive handling and confident grip in dry conditions, aligning well with its Grand Touring All-Season design intent.

February 28, 2020 (Verified Purchase)

4.7 out of 5 Star Rating
4.7 out of 5

...The tires perform spectacularly. The ride is nice and smooth and traction is great on dry roads...

I recently swapped out the stock 18" Aero wheels on my Tesla Model 3 LR AWD to a set of 19" BBS CI-Rs from TireRack. I also slightly upsized the tires to 245/40/19 to help defend against curb rash and pothole damage. After a ton of research, I decided on a set of these Continental PureContact LS tires mainly because of noise level and wet/dry traction. I live in San Diego, so it's mostly sunny, but it does rain every now and then and when it does, all -------- breaks loose. In the short amount of time I've been using these tires, I've had the chance to drive in both wet and dry conditions. The tires perform spectacularly. The ride is nice and smooth and traction is great on wet and dry roads. My favorite part about the tire is how quiet it is. The stock Michelins have foam in them to reduce road noise, but I would say these perform the same or better without the foam. Because the Model 3 doesn't have a noisy engine, road noise is a lot more noticeable in general, but these keep it to a minimum. It's almost eerie how quiet the ride is. I hear more road noise from cars driving next to me than from my own car. If you've got a Tesla and you're looking for a set of tires that will be quiet and comfortable on daily commutes, I highly recommend these.

Vehicle: 2019 Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive
Miles Driven on Tires: 100
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: CHULA VISTA, CA
Driving Style: Spirited
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September 29, 2019

4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

...These have great grip on all surfaces so far, makes driving very confident in all conditions so far...

6000km on these, a change from OEM tires made before picking up from the dealer. These have great grip on all surfaces so far, makes driving very confident in all conditions so far. A very quiet tire - no need to crank up the sound system! Could not be happier with the decision to upgrade to the Pure Contact LS.

Vehicle: 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti
Miles Driven on Tires: 6,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: CARLISLE, ON
Driving Style: Average
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February 16, 2020 (Verified Purchase)

4.6 out of 5 Star Rating
4.6 out of 5

...Dry handling and traction are excellent, though I don't push to the limits, so I don't know where these are compared to other tires...

These tires are nice looking with a conservative shoulder, sidewall and tread appearance. I have not tried them in snow. They seem to be very good in wet conditions, including very wet roads at interstate speeds. Dry handling and traction are excellent, though I don't push to the limits, so I don't know where these are compared to other tires.
The downsides; These are noisy, as other reviewers have noted. Coarse textured surfaces produce more pronounced noise than smoother, but noise is always present. Flat spots occur after sitting overnight, worsened by longer duration and lower temperatures. They smooth out after 3 to 5 miles, depending on length of sitting and temperature. (Note that tires are inflated to 36 psi all positions.)
Otherwise ride is good, but not superior to other premium A/S tires on my other car.

Vehicle: 2016 Ford Fusion AWD Titanium
Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: WEST JEFFERSON, NC
Driving Style: Average
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838 customers mention "Ride Quality"

  • 797 positive
  • 41 negative

Customers praise the PureContact LS for excellent ride quality and noise comfort, with most scoring 9s and 10s. High marks highlight refined handling and a smooth, quiet driving experience ideal for grand touring.

August 07, 2019 (Verified Purchase)

4.7 out of 5 Star Rating
4.7 out of 5

...Compared to the OEM Michelin MXM4s that were on the car before, these tires are smooth and much quieter. Noise is definitely something you notice in a Tesla...

Only have 1500 miles on these tires so far, but wanted to post a review to help other Tesla owners. I purchased these tires based on other reviews for qualities I was interested in. Compared to the OEM Michelin MXM4s that were on the car before, these tires are smooth and much quieter. Noise is definitely something you notice in a Tesla. Ride comfort , handling, and wet traction are also better then the previous tires. Based on my experience to date, I would definitely buy these tires again. The tires are rated for 75K miles. I doubt I will get there as that is an issue for Teslas, but I will update my review in a few years when I am closer.

Vehicle: 2015 Tesla Model S 85D
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,500
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: EDGEWOOD, KY
Driving Style: Average
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July 25, 2020 (Verified Purchase)

4.4 out of 5 Star Rating
4.4 out of 5

Only a few mostly highway miles driven so far, but ride and comfort are excellent...

Only a few mostly highway miles driven so far, but ride and comfort are excellent. Stability and handling on wet and dry pavement also excellent. Have had 2 months-summer driving only.

Vehicle: 2006 Honda Accord Sedan LX V6
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,200
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: DANDRIDGE, TN
Driving Style: Average
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August 28, 2020 (Verified Purchase)

4.4 out of 5 Star Rating
4.4 out of 5

...It provides a very high level of wet performance that provides security and confidence with a comfortable ride and lower noise level than most tires...

The Continental PureContact LS has sharp turn in and good lateral agility. It provides a very high level of wet performance that provides security and confidence with a comfortable ride and lower noise level than most tires. The Continental PureContact LS provides me with the tire I need for a daily 120 mile round trip highway commute.

Vehicle: 2017 Hyundai Elantra Sedan SE
Miles Driven on Tires: 25,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: BAGDAD, KY
Driving Style: Average
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614 customers mention "Treadwear"

  • 548 positive
  • 66 negative

Most customers rate treadwear as excellent, with scores of 9-10 highlighting long-lasting performance in all-season conditions. While a few report lower scores, the majority praise impressive tread life for grand touring use.

July 12, 2019 (Verified Purchase)

4.5 out of 5 Star Rating
4.5 out of 5

Replaced Pirellis that wore out with 38,000 miles with these... These Continentals perform equally well, are rated All Season and and have a much better tread life...

Replaced Pirellis that wore out with 38,000 miles with these. Although the Pirellis performed well, they were very noisy and had a relatively short tread life. These Continentals perform equally well, are rated All Season and and have a much better tread live. They also are much quieter. Surprising they also perform well in snow.

Vehicle: 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350 4MATIC Sedan Non-Staggered Tires
Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: OKAUCHEE, WI
Driving Style: Average
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July 24, 2024 (Verified Purchase)

5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

...Quiet, great grip, last like iron ( 70K miles is a very real estimate)...

This is now the third set of these tires that I have purchased and honestly I don't know if I'll ever consider buying anything other than these tires. They are that good. In all regards. Quiet, great grip, last like iron (70K miles is a very real estimate). You will not be disappointed if you put a set of these on your vehicle.

Vehicle: 2012 Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL
Miles Driven on Tires: 500
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SAINT LUCIE WEST, FL
Driving Style: Average
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June 09, 2022 (Verified Purchase)

4.6 out of 5 Star Rating
4.6 out of 5

...I typically get 50,000 miles from these. The key is rotating every other oil change...

Great long lasting tires. I typically get 50,000 miles from these. The key is rotating every other oil change. Ride is smooth and quiet.

Vehicle: 2015 Honda Accord Sedan Sport
Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: RICE, VA
Driving Style: Average
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Consumer Reviews

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Experience the Continental PureContact LS (00:55)

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.

Comparing Electric Vehicle (EV) Tires: Continental Original Equipment vs. PureContact LS 2022 (03:36)

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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Testing Grand Touring All-Season Tires: Continental PureContact LS (02:05)

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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Testing Premium Grand Touring All-Season Tires 2019: Continental PureContact LS (01:53)

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 Best Keep Getting Better in Grand Touring All-Season - Winter Update (02:30)

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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View Road Manners & Dry/Wet Track Results Video

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The Best Keep Getting Better in Grand Touring All-Season (04:43)

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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View Snow Traction/Handling Results Video

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