Convincing performance in the ACE tyre test: Barum Bravuris 2 is 'highly recommended'

Despite being a low-cost tyre, the Bravuris 2 came in just below the winning tyre and three other high-priced products. In all, the test featured nine tyre models, size 195/65 R 15 H; the Asian tyre imports were either not recommended or only with reservations.

In its test entitled "Worth the money?", the editorial team at ACE Lenkrad compared nine summer tyres in three different price categories. Designed for compact to medium range cars, the Barum Bravuris featured in the test caused "quite a surprise".

It was not just the tyre's attractive purchase price that helped it pick up points - its driving characteristics in the wet, plus its economical performance, meant that the Bravuris 2 was well able to hold its own against the high-price competitors. It also kept up nicely in the handling test (dry slalom) on dry roads. In terms of braking distance on dry asphalt, it came in close to the expensive tyre models.

The editorial team's conclusion: The manufacturer "can be proud of the Barum budget brand - this tyre came away well in all safety assessments, thereby gaining the test rating 'highly recommended'.

Barum is a tyre brand of Continental AG. With sales exceeding i24 billion in 2008, the Corporation is one of the top automotive suppliers worldwide. As a supplier of tyres, brake systems, systems and components for the powertrain and chassis, instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics and technical elastomers, the corporation contributes towards enhanced driving safety and protection of the global climate. Continental is also a competent partner in networked automobile communication. The corporation employs nearly 140,000 staff at approximately 190 locations in 35 countries.

Continental is Europe's market leader with PLT-tyres. In the Original Equipment sector, over 30% of all new European cars leave the factory on Continental tyres. The Tyre Divisions are an Official Sponsor of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa^TM. For further details, visit www.contisoccerworld.com.