Pros and cons
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Short braking distance on snow
- Exceptional handling on the wet
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Competitors
The Continental VanContact 4Season is a highly regarded all-season tire, featuring impressive performance on both snowy and wet surfaces. In tests conducted by AutoBild and TyreReviews.com, the tire demonstrated excellent traction, cornering, and braking on snow, while also being easy to control in wet conditions. Its good steering precision and low rolling resistance contribute to its fuel-saving capabilities.
However, there are some areas where the VanContact 4Season could improve. AutoBild noted that the tire has average comfort levels and a higher price point. On the other hand, TyreReviews.com observed long dry braking distances as a downside. Despite these drawbacks, the tire is praised for its overall performance and its ability to manage different road conditions, making it a commendable all-season tire option.
Sizes
Continental VanContact 4Season is made in 36 sizes, starting from 195/70 R15 up to 235/60 R17.
Continental VanContact 4Season is ranked #86 of 858 allround tyres based on the results of tests carried out by Autobild 2022, Promobil 2022, and other organizations. Continental VanContact 4Season belongs to the Premium segment and is made by a manufacturer from Germany. It is made in total of 36 sizes, 195/70 R15 being the smallest and 235/60 R17 the largest. This tyre was featured in tests 3 times, first test was carried in 2020. This model received the best possible rating in 1 tests. Eu ratings can provide interesting overview over the available dimensions - 97% of Continental VanContact 4Season has "A" wet grip rating and most (71%) of the dimensions has "C" fuel-saving rating. Noise levels of most dimensions are average - 69% of them produce 73db noise, which result in "b" overall rating.
Timeline
2020
Continental VanContact 4Season was tested 1x (Autobild) and won the Autobild 235/65 R16 test.
2022
Continental VanContact 4Season was tested 2x (Promobil,...) and won the Promobil 215/75 R16 test.
Achievements
Continental VanContact 4Season in tyre tests
The Continental VanContact 4Season is a premium segment tyre that has been tested by some of the most valued organizations in Europe. The latest test results range from 2020 to 2022, and the tyre was tested in various dimensions and all-year-round conditions. The tyre test results show that the Continental VanContact 4Season performs exceptionally well, receiving an overall rating of 86%, which is a superb score for a premium tyre. In the Promobil Allyear tyre test of 2022 (215/75 R16), the Continental VanContact 4Season obtained the first place out of seven tyres tested, which is a remarkable achievement. In the Autobild tests of 2022 (225/75 R16), it ranked third out of six tyres. Despite a slight decrease in ranking, the Autobild Allyear tyre test 2020 (235/65 R16) awarded the Continental VanContact 4Season the first place out of eight tyres tested, making it an exemplary tyre. For those looking for the best all-season tyre, the Continental VanContact 4Season is definitely a tyre to consider.
All tyre tests where Continental VanContact 4Season was featured:
| Name | Points total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 8,8 | ||||||
| Continental VanContact 4Season | 8,8 | ||||||
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satisfactory
Ranked #3 of 6
| Name |
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| Continental VanContact 4Season |
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2 | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Continental VanContact 4Season | 2 | 2- | 1- | ||||
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Test ratings distribution
| 100% (1x) | 85% (2x) | |
|---|---|---|
| Exemplary | Satisfactory | Recommended |
| 1x | 1x | 1x |
Ratings x Wheel size
| R16 |
|---|
| 90% (3x) |
Ratings x Width
| 215/xx Rxx | 225/xx Rxx | 235/xx Rxx |
|---|---|---|
| 85% (1x) | 85% (1x) | 100% (1x) |