Continental OE for Cadillac LYRIQ-V

Continental has received original equipment approval from US car manufacturer Cadillac, to fit its LYRIQ-V electric vehicle with 22-inch tyres.

The electric SUV is being factory-fitted with PremiumContact 6 tyres in size 275/40 R22 107 V, which Continental says has been designed for dynamic and responsive driving while being safe and comfortable.

The PremiumContact 6’s optimised design provides control and high cornering stability at higher speeds, while the excellent grip performance ensures power is effectively transferred to the asphalt. The circumferential groove design allows for quick response and precise steering.

Continental says the tyre is engineered for safe driving in all weather conditions with its special silica rubber compound ensuring excellent braking on both wet and dry roads. Additionally, the low rolling resistance helps extend the battery range of the LYRIQ-V.

The tyre offers short braking distances, precision handling, and good wet-weather properties, making it ideal for electric vehicles.

Low rolling resistance, low rolling noise and high mileage are the focus of Continental’s tyre development. Due to their increased load index, the tyres are designed to cope with the increased weight of electric vehicles resulting from the battery.

Around the world, 18 of the 20 highest-volume manufacturers of fully electric vehicles rely on Continental tyres for their original equipment.