Continental ContiVanContact 200 review
The Continental ContiVanContact 200 receives mixed reviews, with users frequently praising its initial performance in both wet and dry conditions. However, a significant portion of owners report premature and uneven tread wear, particularly on the outer edges, which leads to a substantial decline in grip and safety as the tire ages.
Owners rate it 14 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
61%By road tests
75%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 9 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Continental ContiVanContact 200 receives mixed reviews, with users frequently praising its initial performance in both wet and dry conditions. However, a significant portion of owners report premature and uneven tread wear, particularly on the outer edges, which leads to a substantial decline in grip and safety as the tire ages.
Pros
- Strong initial grip and handling performance in both wet and dry conditions
- Comfortable ride quality
- Acceptable fuel efficiency
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear
- Significant loss of wet-weather traction as the tread depth decreases
- Pronounced uneven wear patterns, specifically scalloping and outer-edge degradation
- High price point relative to the tire's longevity
Worth knowing
- Users of VW Transporter (T6) vans frequently report severe outer-edge wear and loss of wet grip after approximately 13,000 to 20,000 miles.
- Mercedes Vito owners noted poor performance on loose surfaces like grass and mud, describing the tire as unsuitable for non-paved environments.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2019 ADAC Van 215/65 R16 C tire Test · 215/65 R16
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