All-season tire Updated September 2026

Continental 4x4 Contact review

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Owners 43 · 42 reviews analysed

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The Continental 4x4 Contact receives mixed reviews from users, praised for its comfortable, quiet ride and reliable dry and wet grip, but heavily criticized for its exceptionally rapid tread wear. While some drivers report satisfactory longevity up to 40,000–50,000 miles, a significant portion of reviewers experience premature wear between 10,000 and 20,000 miles, leading to questions about overall value for money.

Continental 4x4 Contact

What owners say

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Road tests
0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews
0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

By owner reviews

43/100

From 42 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 51%
Dry
Overall dry
45.9
Corner stability
39.5
Dry traction
45.4
Steering response
42.5
Wet
Overall wet
51.1
Hydroplaning resistance
44.9
Wet traction
47.1
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
51
Light snow
43.6
Heavy snow
40.9
Ice
41.4
Comfort
Overall comfort
46.8
Ride comfort
40.3
Noise
Overall noise
48.1
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
25.7
Handling
Overall handling
38.3

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 42 owner reviews found online.

The Continental 4x4 Contact receives mixed reviews from users, praised for its comfortable, quiet ride and reliable dry and wet grip, but heavily criticized for its exceptionally rapid tread wear. While some drivers report satisfactory longevity up to 40,000–50,000 miles, a significant portion of reviewers experience premature wear between 10,000 and 20,000 miles, leading to questions about overall value for money.

Pros

  • Good traction and grip on both dry and wet roads
  • Low road noise and a smooth, comfortable ride quality
  • Competent handling for light on-road and mild seasonal driving

Cons

  • Extremely rapid and disappointing tread wear for a premium tire
  • Poor performance and grip in deep snow, ice, and muddy off-road conditions
  • High price point relative to the short lifespan and fuel economy provided

Worth knowing

  • Drivers of heavier SUVs and crossovers (such as the Land Rover Freelander and Mercedes G-Class) frequently reported drastically reduced tread life.
  • Owners utilizing the tires primarily for urban or town driving noticed accelerated wear patterns.

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