Continental AllseasonContact 2 review

• Score: 99.4%
• Ranking: 3rd
• Price: £115

The Continental is another outstanding all-season tyre. Two fifth places and a sixth in the snow tests suggest that it sacrifices some ability there for ability in the cold wet and dry, yet a look at its actual performance shows it’s not a long way adrift of the best. It was within a metre of the best braking distance, accelerates to 25mph less than a half second slower than the fastest and was willing, accurate and predictable around the snow lap. 

Wet is certainly its strongest suit, though. Decent results in both aquaplaning tests are complemented by first place around the wet circle and equal second in the key wet braking test, just 0.1m off the top. It was second around the wet handling circuit by less than 0.1sec and proved grippy, consistent and composed, even at the limit, making it easy to drive well. 

Joint fifth in dry braking is a fair result and it was second around the sweeps and turns of the handling circuit where it impressed with its grip, adjustability and capacity, which took it within a couple of tenths of the fastest tyre. It wasn’t the most economical, but as an overall package it looks well suited to UK weather, which tends towards wet more than snow.

We say:

“A strong performance across the board makes the Continental a very accomplished all-season tyre.”

Blackcircles.com says:

“Rated at 4.7/5 by over 3,000 buyers. Many report satisfaction with performance in wet and dry conditions plus good durability.”

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