Continental AllseasonContact 2 review

• Score: 99.0%
• Rating: 2nd
• Price: £117

Strong results on all three surfaces illustrate what an accomplished all-season tyre the Continental is. Best in snow braking and a strong fourth in traction are complemented by a close second around the handling circuit, where its nose-led balance compromised its slow-speed ability a little but made it reassuringly stable and confidence-inspiring in the many tricky faster sections where others would be sliding from the rear.

It was a similar story in the wet, although this time its performance on the handling circuit was complete. It set the quickest time, blending low-speed agility and bite with steadfast stability and composure in both fast and slow corners. It was also third around the wet circle and in wet braking, less than half a metre behind the top tyre. If it has a weakness, it’s aquaplane performance; it was sixth and last in both deep-water disciplines.

The Continental was effective rather than inspiring in dry handling, delivering its grip both a little reluctantly and noisily, although it was refined over various surfaces. It was third in dry braking and delivered the second-lowest rolling resistance.

We say:

“A superb all-season tyre that’s great to drive and delivers in all conditions.”

Blackcircles.com says:

“Rated at 4.6/5 by over 1,200 customers. Many report satisfaction with performance in wet and dry conditions, and good durability.”

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