Continental gains Audi R8, RS3 and A1 OE

Continental has gained new OE approvals from Audi for both quattro models R8 and RS3, the luxury A8 saloon and the compact A1. The sporty models come equipped with Continental's high-tech ContiSportContact 5 P as well as the economical ContiPremiumContact 2, whilst the A1 is being fitted with the ContiSportContact 3 and the ContiPremiumContact 2. 19-inch diameter tyres have been approved on R8, with tyres up to 21 inches destined for the A8. The RS3 is being fitted with 19-inch tyres, while for the A1 has a choice of 15, 16 and 18-inch sizes.

Audi apparently opted for Continental tyres as they ensure “very direct steering precision and the shortest possible braking distances, as well as offering high safety reserves,” the Hannover-based tyre manufacturer said in a statement.

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