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215/40 R17 Continental AllSeasonContact variants
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Continental AllSeasonContact is a allround tyre made in total of 87 sizes, ranging from R13 to R13 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 215/40 R17 is 70mm wider than the narrowest dimension (145) and 60mm narrower than the widest one (275). This tyre profile of 40 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 40% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 86mm sidewall height. In 215/40 R17, AllSeasonContact usually competes against , which is a tyre from with a rating of %, compared to 77% of the Continental in question.
Continental AllSeasonContact is made in 87 sizes, starting from 145/80 R13 up to 275/45 R20.
Continental AllSeasonContact in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (215/40 R17)
Autobild Allyear tyre test 2021 215/60 R16
satisfactory
Ranked #7 of 11
The Continental AllSeasonContact secured the 7th position out of 11 competitors, being awarded a final rating of 'Satisfactory'. This tyre distinguished itself as a winter specialist, offering dynamic and sporty handling on snow and wet surfaces, along with precise steering and low rolling resistance. However, it was notably critiqued for its extended braking distances on dry roads and its high price point. Remarkably, the tyre excelled in winter conditions, leading its category in snow braking, snow cornering, snow handling, and snow traction, showcasing its superior performance in colder weather attributes.
satisfactory
Ranked #7 of 11
The Continental AllSeasonContact secured the 7th position out of 11 competitors, being awarded a final rating of 'Satisfactory'. This tyre distinguished itself as a winter specialist, offering dynamic and sporty handling on snow and wet surfaces, along with precise steering and low rolling resistance. However, it was notably critiqued for its extended braking distances on dry roads and its high price point. Remarkably, the tyre excelled in winter conditions, leading its category in snow braking, snow cornering, snow handling, and snow traction, showcasing its superior performance in colder weather attributes.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Continental AllSeasonContact | 2 | 2- | 1 | ||||
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215/40 R17 - Best allround tyres (according to tests)
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Michelin CrossClimate 2 | Premium | £174 87 W | |||
| 2. | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | Premium | ||||
| 3. | BFGoodrich G-Grip All Season 2 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 4. | Kleber Quadraxer 2! Newer model available: Kleber Quadraxer 3 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 5. | Fulda MultiControl | Lowcost | £115 87 V |
