Continental Supplies Factory-Fitted Tires for New Audi Q3, Recommends All-Season and Winter Options
Continental tires are fitted on the new Audi Q3 from the factory, with the EcoContact 6 Q as the approved summer tire and winter and all-season lines recommended.
- 17 to 20 inches
- 18, 19, 20 inches
- 18, 19, 20 inches
- 17, 19 inches
What Happened
Continental will supply factory-fitted tires for the new Audi Q3 compact SUV, with approvals covering tire sizes from 17 to 20 inches. Audi granted original-equipment approval to the EcoContact 6 Q summer tire and also recommends the ProContact TX10 all-season tire and the WinterContact TS 870 P winter tire. Together the tire lines are designed to provide year-round performance in summer heat, autumn rain and winter snow. The approvals have been granted in numerous countries, with the ProContact TX10 specifically approved for the US and Canadian market.
- EcoContact 6 Q - summer tire for low rolling resistance and fuel efficiency
- ProContact TX10 - all-season tire with balanced traction across conditions
- WinterContact TS 870 P - winter tire with grip on snow and ice
The EcoContact 6 Q summer tire is designed for particularly low rolling resistance and high energy efficiency. A specially developed rubber compound and optimized tread pattern reduce rolling resistance, helping to lower fuel consumption, while the tire also offers low rolling noise and short braking distances on wet and dry surfaces. It is approved for the Audi Q3 in 18-, 19- and 20-inch sizes: EcoContact 6 Q R0 235/55 R18 100V FR, 255/45 R19 100V FR and 255/40 R20 97V FR.
The ProContact TX10 is a reliable all-season tire for drivers who want one tire for all seasons, providing balanced traction in all weather conditions. It offers reliable braking performance on wet roads, low rolling noise and good grip in light snow. It is approved for the US and Canadian market in 18-, 19- and 20-inch sizes: ProContact TX10 R0 235/55 R18 100H FR, 255/45 R19 100H FR and 255/40 R20 97H FR.
For demanding winter conditions, Audi recommends the WinterContact TS 870 P winter tire. Its newly developed tread design and innovative sipes provide reliable grip on snow and ice, and its rubber compound remains flexible even at low temperatures, enabling short braking distances and confident handling in cold, wet and snowy conditions. It is approved for the Audi Q3 in 17- and 19-inch sizes: WinterContact TS 870 P R0 215/65 R17 99H FR and 255/45 R19 100V FR.
Previously from Continental
Continental is in the final phase of becoming a pure-play tire maker after second-quarter operating profit rose 35.1% to €570 million. In August, Volkswagen also approved Continental's EcoContact 7 as original equipment for the ID. Polo, another recent fitment for the supplier.
- Continental Q2 Profit Jumps 35% as Tire-Only Realignment Reaches Final Phase
- Continental Tires Approved as Original Equipment for New Volkswagen ID. Polo
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Continental's official releases.
Why this matters
An original-equipment approval means the new Q3 leaves the factory on a Continental summer tire with low rolling resistance and short braking distances on wet and dry surfaces. Audi's official recommendation for winter and all-season tires tells owners which Continental replacements preserve safe performance in snow or allow one tire to be used year-round. The ProContact TX10 is the all-season line approved for the US and Canadian market.
Terms in This Story
- Original equipment
- Components approved by the carmaker and fitted on a new vehicle straight from the factory.
- All-season tire
- A tire designed to perform in a range of conditions, from dry and wet roads to light snow, so drivers can keep it on the car year-round.
- Rolling resistance
- The energy lost as a tire rolls; lower rolling resistance can help improve fuel efficiency.
- Sipes
- Small slits molded into a tire's tread that help improve grip on slippery surfaces such as snow and ice.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.