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Press Release
August 26, 2026

Fitted with Continental Tires: New Volkswagen ID. Polo

  • Volkswagen grants Continental original-equipment approval for ID. Polo
  • Efficient EcoContact 7 summer tire in 17- and 18-inch sizes
  • WinterContact TS 870 P and AllSeasonContact 2 for year-round safety

Hanover, Germany, August 26, 2026. Continental has received original-equipment approval for the new Volkswagen ID. Polo. The all-electric compact model will be fitted as standard with Continental’s EcoContact 7 summer tire, after the Wolfsburg-based 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.

The EcoContact 7 is an efficient summer tire designed for low rolling resistance and high mileage. A special combination of materials in the tire’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 tires, reducing the energy required to move the vehicle. The Silent Pattern tread design helps minimize rolling noise: the optimized spacing and angles of the tread blocks are tuned to the noise frequencies typically generated when driving in urban areas.

The right tire for every weather condition

For winter driving, Volkswagen recommends the WinterContact TS 870 P. Its tread design and innovative sipe structure provide reliable grip on snow and ice. The rubber compound remains flexible even at low temperatures, enabling short braking distances and safe handling in wet, cold and snowy conditions.

Drivers who prefer to use a single set of tires all year round can choose the AllSeasonContact 2. Continental's all-season tire offers balanced performance in both summer and wet winter conditions.

These tire lines have been approved and are recommended for the new Volkswagen ID. Polo in the following sizes in numerous countries worldwide:

EcoContact 7, 215/55 R17 94T FR
EcoContact 7, 215/50 R18 92T FR
AllSeasonContact 2, 215/50 R18 96T XL
WinterContact TS 870 P, 215/50 R18 96T XL

Tires as original equipment

Based on our customers’ specific requirements, we design our tires for the relevant vehicle model. Our special area of expertise: fine-tuning a particular aspect of driving behavior.

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