EcoContact 6 Q tyres have been factory-fitted on the BYD Seal since last year, and Continental is now delivering original equipment tyres for the BYD Seal U. The electric SUV is available with Continental PremiumContact C (the ‘C’ standing for ‘Comfort’) in size 235/50 R19 99V. Continental tells us that this supply arrangement applies in “numerous countries” where the Seal U is sold.
Continental designed the PremiumContact C for “quiet and energy efficient driving.” Special silica in the rubber compound reduces energy absorption through the tyre while the vehicle is in motion, in turn reducing friction and rolling resistance. This leads to high energy efficiency and a long tread life; the tyre maker explains. Noise breakers in the tread pattern and a noise-reducing design work together to significantly lower tyre rolling noise. Furthermore, thanks to a rounded contact patch that distributes the pressure evenly across the tyre, the PremiumContact C provides a low-impact ride even at high speeds.
