Continental, 'EcoContact 7' Adopted as OE Tire for Volkswagen 'ID. Polo'
Published2026.09.15 10:11
The EcoContact 7 is scheduled to arrive in Korea in September.
Internal tire friction has been reduced through special material compound formulation to lower energy loss, and 'Aerodimple', inspired by the surface structure of a golf ball, has been applied to the sidewall to reduce air resistance behind the tire during driving.
A 'Silent Pattern' designed considering urban driving noise frequency bands is also equipped to reduce interior noise.
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