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225/55 R16 Continental AllSeasonContact 2 variants
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Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is a allround tyre made in total of 247 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. 225/55 R16 is 60mm wider than the narrowest dimension (165) and 60mm narrower than the widest one (285). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 123.75mm sidewall height. In 225/55 R16, there is only one possible speed index for Continental AllSeasonContact 2 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 225/55 R16, AllSeasonContact 2 usually competes against Turanza All Season 6, which is a tyre from Bridgestone with a rating of 91%, compared to 85% of the Continental in question.
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is made in 247 sizes, starting from 165/60 R15 up to 285/40 R21.
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Continental AllSeasonContact 2 in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (225/55 R16)
AUTOBILD Allyear tyre test 2024 225/50 R17
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 15
Finished 2 out of 15 competitors, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 earned an "Exemplary" rating. It demonstrated a well-balanced performance with standout capabilities on snow and ice, short braking distances, good grip, and sporty, safe handling on wet roads. Despite average aquaplaning reserves and a higher price point, it excelled in exterior noise, rolling resistance, snow handling, wet circle cornering, and wet handling.
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 15
Finished 2 out of 15 competitors, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 earned an "Exemplary" rating. It demonstrated a well-balanced performance with standout capabilities on snow and ice, short braking distances, good grip, and sporty, safe handling on wet roads. Despite average aquaplaning reserves and a higher price point, it excelled in exterior noise, rolling resistance, snow handling, wet circle cornering, and wet handling.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | 3+ | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 36.8 | 50.5 | |||||
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | 40.0 | 53.6 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 97.5 | 77 | 90 | 90 | |||
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | 94.2 | 92 | 93 | 97 | |||
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Autobild Allyear tyre test 2023 225/45 R17
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 16
Securing a commendable second place among 16 competitors, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 left a significant mark with its performance, meriting an 'Exemplary' final rating. It exhibited a versatile prowess, especially noted for its convincing winter capabilities that include exceptional snow cornering and snow traction. Moreover, it excelled in dynamic handling and demonstrated notably short braking distances on wet surfaces, which further underscored its all-around competency. Accompanying these strengths was a commendably low exterior noise level, contributing to a quieter driving experience. Additionally, its durability was highlighted through a high mileage potential. Despite its broad set of strengths, the tyre exhibited a tendency to understeer, a minor caveat in an otherwise impressive performance portfolio. Noteworthy achievements in the disciplines of exterior noise, snow cornering, snow traction, and wet braking placed it at the forefront in these specific areas, showcasing its balanced performance across varying conditions.
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 16
Securing a commendable second place among 16 competitors, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 left a significant mark with its performance, meriting an 'Exemplary' final rating. It exhibited a versatile prowess, especially noted for its convincing winter capabilities that include exceptional snow cornering and snow traction. Moreover, it excelled in dynamic handling and demonstrated notably short braking distances on wet surfaces, which further underscored its all-around competency. Accompanying these strengths was a commendably low exterior noise level, contributing to a quieter driving experience. Additionally, its durability was highlighted through a high mileage potential. Despite its broad set of strengths, the tyre exhibited a tendency to understeer, a minor caveat in an otherwise impressive performance portfolio. Noteworthy achievements in the disciplines of exterior noise, snow cornering, snow traction, and wet braking placed it at the forefront in these specific areas, showcasing its balanced performance across varying conditions.
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 37.7 | 45 | |||||
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | 40.4 | 45.4 | |||||
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225/55 R16 - Best allround tyres (according to tests)
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Vredestein Quatrac | Premium | £136 95 V | |||
| 2. | Michelin CrossClimate 2 | Premium | £174 95 W + 1 | |||
| 3. | Michelin CrossClimate+ | Premium | ||||
| 4. | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | Premium | £171 99 W | |||
| 5. | Nokian Seasonproof! Newer model available: Nokian Seasonproof 1 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 6. | Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert | Upper-middle | ||||
| 7. | Nokian Weatherproof | Upper-middle | ||||
| 8. | Falken EUROALL SEASON AS200 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 9. | Firestone Multiseason 2 | Upper-middle | £123 99 V | |||
| 10. | Kumho Solus HA31 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 11. | Kumho HA32 Solus 4S | Upper-middle | £140 99 V | |||
| 12. | GoodYear Vector 4Seasons! Newer model available: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 | Premium | ||||
| 13. | BFGoodrich G-Grip All Season 2 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 14. | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 | Premium | ||||
| 15. | Kleber Quadraxer 2! Newer model available: Kleber Quadraxer 3 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 16. | Firestone Multiseason | Upper-middle | ||||
| 17. | Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2 | Upper-middle | £119 99 V | |||
| 18. | Imperial All Season Driver | Lowcost |
