Skip advert
Advertisement

Continental AllSeasonContact 2 review

The Continental is great to use in all conditions

  • Score: 99.6%
  • Ranking: =2nd
  • Price: £102

It may not have scored any victories in the dynamic tests but the Continental is a highly accomplished all-season tyre that is a strong performer and great to drive in all conditions. It was second quickest in snow handling and made the track feel like it had more grip, allowing earlier throttle and locking onto the line quicker, and was adjustable and wonderfully progressive, too. It was second overall in braking and fourth overall in traction. 

Advertisement - Article continues below

In the wet, it proved equally impressive, being second fastest on the circuit, where it was praised for its positive turn-in, strong traction and ability to carry speed confidently. It was third in wet braking and on the wet circle, within touching distance of the best, and delivered decent results in both of the deep-water aquaplaning tests. Fifth in the straight-line test was its lowest ranking in our test criteria.  

It was mid-table in dry braking, some 3.5m off the best, and equal third in dry handling, just a couple of tenths off the top and, once again, was praised for its poise and grip. Remarkably, it capped off this solid performance with equal lowest cabin noise and the lowest rolling resistance, so it’s the most economical tyre here as well. In a different year, that lot would have added up to an outright win.

We say:

“An excellent all-season tyre that’s great to drive in all conditions.”

Blackcircles.com says:

“Many customers are satisfied with performance in wet and dry conditions.”

Continental AllSeasonContact 2ScorePlace
Snow braking98.6%4th
Snow traction99.3%2nd
Snow handling99.9%2nd
Straight aquaplaning95.0%5th
Curved aquaplaning93.6%4th
Wet braking99.3%3rd
Wet handling99.5%2nd
Wet circle99.4%3rd
Dry braking91.6%4th
Dry handling99.6%=3rd
Cabin noise100%=1st
Rolling resistance100%1st

Buy the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 from Blackcircles.com

Skip advert
Advertisement

New & used car deals

Vauxhall Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

RRP £18,725Avg. savings £4,199 off RRP*Used from £15,337
Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen Tiguan

RRP £35,385Avg. savings £2,911 off RRP*Used from £31,499
Volkswagen Polo

Volkswagen Polo

RRP £15,255Avg. savings £1,704 off RRP*Used from £7,649
Kia Sportage

Kia Sportage

RRP £28,065Avg. savings £2,233 off RRP*Used from £15,297
* Average savings are calculated daily based on the best dealer prices on Auto Express vs manufacturer RRP
Skip advert
Advertisement

Most Popular

Chinese cars can’t match their European rivals when it comes to engineering
Opinion - Shanghai Auto Show

Chinese cars can’t match their European rivals when it comes to engineering

This new brand of cars might have battery tech on their side, but European buyers want much more than that
Opinion
25 Apr 2025
Leapmotor B05 family hatch on route to the UK with sub-£30k price and 400-mile range
Leapmotor badge

Leapmotor B05 family hatch on route to the UK with sub-£30k price and 400-mile range

The Stellantis-backed brand will launch a Volkswagen ID.3-rivalling small car with almost 20 per cent more range
News
23 Apr 2025
Buying a modern used car for under £10k is almost impossible
Opinion - £10k used cars

Buying a modern used car for under £10k is almost impossible

Phil McNamara discovers that it’s harder than ever to find a good-value car at the affordable end of the market
Opinion
24 Apr 2025