Volkswagen ID. Polo to roll on Continental

Continental has received original equipment approval for the new Volkswagen ID. Polo, due in Ireland this October.

The all-electric compact model will be fitted as standard with Continental’s EcoContact 7 summer tyre, after the car manufacturer approved the 17- and 18-inch sizes.

Volkswagen also recommends the 18-inch versions of the AllSeasonContact 2 and the WinterContact TS 870 P.

According to Continental, the EcoContact 7 is an efficient summer tyre designed for low rolling resistance and high mileage. A special combination of materials in the tyre’s construction reduces internal friction, thereby lowering rolling resistance. This reduces the vehicle’s energy consumption and improves efficiency.

Another feature is the Aerodimple structure in the tire sidewall. Inspired by the dimples on a golf ball, these recesses reduce air turbulence behind the tyres, reducing the energy required to move the vehicle.

The Silent Pattern tread design helps minimise rolling noise: the optimised spacing and angles of the tread blocks are tuned to the noise frequencies typically generated when driving in urban areas.