Continental’s All-Season Tyres: Test Results and Ratings

Proven performance and reliability, backed by world-class testing.

Fast Facts

• 🌦️ All-season excellence: Continental all-season tyres deliver reliable performance year-round in moderate climates.

• 🧪 Rigorous testing: Every tyre innovation undergoes an intensive global testing program before production.

• 🏆 Award-winning performance: Continental’s all-season tyres consistently earn top ratings in independent tests and consumer reviews.

• 🚗 Trusted worldwide: Drivers, magazines, and experts alike recommend Continental for safety, handling, and durability.

Why are all-season tyres so versatile?

All-season tyres are designed to perform confidently in mild to moderate weather conditions — making them a perfect choice for drivers who experience varied but not extreme seasons.

Continental all-season tyres combine the best features of both summer and winter tyres:

• Reliable grip on dry and wet roads

• Stable braking and handling, even in slush

• Long-lasting tread life and strong mileage performance

These tyres are engineered to deliver balanced performance and safety all year long, providing peace of mind for drivers who prefer convenience without compromise.

Putting Continental tyres to the test

At Continental, safety isn’t just a promise — it’s a science.
Before reaching the market, every tyre must pass one of the most comprehensive testing programs in the world.

Our engineers test tyres across diverse environments and continents — from Germany to Sweden, the United States, and beyond — evaluating how each tyre performs in:

• Heat and cold

• Wet and dry surfaces

• Snow, slush, and mud

• Real-world driving conditions

Each prototype undergoes hundreds of test miles at Continental’s state-of-the-art proving ground, the Contidrom in Hanover, Germany. This facility includes high-speed tracks, wet handling circuits, and even an automated braking test area.

⚙️ Did you know?
Continental subjects its tyres to more testing than any other brand in the world.

Independent test results and recognition

While internal testing ensures quality and safety, Continental’s excellence is also validated by independent test organizations and media.

Continental tyres consistently rank at the top of major industry evaluations, earning praise for:

• Outstanding traction and braking on wet and dry roads

• Predictable handling and steering precision

• Comfort, quietness, and durability

• Excellent fuel efficiency and rolling resistance

Award-winning recognition

Continental has been repeatedly named “Tyre Brand of the Year” by the German motorists’ association ADAC, and has earned multiple distinctions from renowned automotive publications such as AutoBild and AutoZeitung.

These honors confirm what rigorous testing already proves — drivers can trust Continental for safe, high-performance tyres in every season.

The challenge of testing all-season tyres

Testing all-season tyres is particularly demanding. These tyres must combine the strengths of both winter and summer tyre technologies, excelling in temperature extremes while maintaining comfort, grip, and longevity.

To achieve this, Continental’s engineers have developed:

• Adaptive rubber compounds for flexibility across temperature ranges

• Optimized tread patterns for effective water and slush dispersal

• Reinforced sidewalls for enhanced stability and durability

The result? All-season tyres that perform impressively in all but the harshest winter conditions — earning both professional acclaim and customer trust.

Top-rated Continental all-season tyres

AllSeasonContact™

One of the best-performing tyres in Continental’s range, the AllSeasonContact™, has been widely recognized for its exceptional balance of safety, efficiency, and control.

• AutoBild awarded the AllSeasonContact™ its “Exemplary” rating (2020), praising it for:

  • Excellent snow traction — outperforming some dedicated winter tyres

  • Superior wet handling and aquaplaning resistance

  • Smooth, quiet ride with long tread life

Drivers have echoed these results in independent reviews:

“Outstanding traction and steering precision in snow and rain.”
“Smooth, quiet, and comfortable ride.”
“Excellent grip across multiple road conditions.”

VanContact™ 4Season

For motorhomes, vans, and light commercial vehicles, the Continental VanContact™ 4Season is equally impressive.

In a test by Promobil magazine, Germany’s oldest and largest camper van publication, the VanContact™ 4Season received a “Recommendable” award for its all-round performance:

• Very good traction, cornering, and braking on snow

• Confident control on wet roads

• Outstanding dry grip

• Low rolling resistance and minimal road noise

These results confirm that Continental’s commitment to innovation and testing translates directly into driver safety and satisfaction — from compact cars to RVs.

The bottom line

Continental’s all-season tyres prove that year-round convenience doesn’t mean compromising on safety or performance.
Through relentless research, testing, and innovation, Continental continues to lead the field — earning trust from experts, motorists, and independent reviewers alike.

🚗 Whether you drive a family car, SUV, or motorhome, Continental all-season tyres deliver the grip, confidence, and comfort you need to enjoy every journey — in every season.