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Continental 4x4 WinterContact

High Performance Winter Winter rated

The Continental 4x4 WinterContact is a High Performance Winter tyre designed to be fitted to SUV and 4x4s.

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Owners say 93% from 6 owner reviews 100% would buy again Read the reviews
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Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2023.

  • 6owner reviews
  • 34,000miles driven
  • 8sizes available
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Tyre Reviews Score

Continental 4x4 WinterContact

7.8/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 6 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews6 owner reviews · rated 93% 98% 29%
Typical tyreWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 71%
Combined 62% 7.8

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 29% of this score. The other 71% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tyre is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range6 sizes available

215-265Width55-65Profile17-18Rim96-110 HLoad/Speed Index2000First On Market

EU LabelAcross 6 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

72-73dB

3PMSF on every size

US ratingsUTQG grade and the maker's mileage warranty

Not gradedUTQG gradeNoneMileage warranty

Popular sizes225/45 R17235/65 R17215/65 R16235/60 R18255/55 R18
Frequently Asked Questions
What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Continental 4x4 WinterContact have?
The Continental 4x4 WinterContact has no UTQG treadwear grade: winter and light-truck sizes are exempt. Continental gives it no mileage warranty.
What is the Continental 4x4 WinterContact's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Continental 4x4 WinterContact most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, D for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Continental 4x4 WinterContact?
Owners rate the Continental 4x4 WinterContact 9 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 5 reviews.
How well do the Continental 4x4 WinterContact wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Continental 4x4 WinterContact 9.6 out of 10 for wear across 5 reviews. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 6,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Continental 4x4 WinterContact again?
100% of owners say they would buy the Continental 4x4 WinterContact again, based on the 6 owner reviews that answered the question. 83% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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What sizes does the Continental 4x4 WinterContact come in?
The Continental 4x4 WinterContact is available in 8 sizes, ranging from 215-265/55-65 R17-18.
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Continental 4x4 WinterContact Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 6 owner ratings the Continental 4x4 WinterContact averages 93%. Owners rate Wet Grip highest at 9.7 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 9. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 100% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 6 ratings

  • Owner score 93%
  • Wet Grip 97%
  • Wear 96%
  • Handling 95%
  • Snow Grip 95%
  • Road Feedback 92%
  • Dry Grip 90%
  • Comfort 90%
  • Ice Grip 90%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 100%

“Used on my Volvo XC60 D5 AWD after reading lots of reviews. In the UK we had heavy snowfall this year and I was one of the few unaffected. At times I even got looks of envy from struggling drivers sliding around in lane...”

  • Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Auto
  • 12,000 miles
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All 5 Continental 4x4 WinterContact reviews

Score spread across 5 written reviews
94%
Member
Best winter tires I have had on an SUV. Handle all winter conditions, especially harsh ones, with ease. Very confidence inspiring in slush.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
Helpful 853
100%
Member
Used on my Volvo XC60 D5 AWD after reading lots of reviews. In the UK we had heavy snowfall this year and I was one of the few unaffected. At times I even got looks of envy from struggling drivers sliding around in lane 1 while I made my own tracks through the fresh snow in lane 2.

These cut through snow without any hassle at all, on country lanes which were ungritted and across inclines/declines they didn't flinch. Better than sottozero's which were my favourite winter rubber, until now that is. Even took for some light off-road action across a soggy field and they coped well.

I do plenty of mileage around 25-30k per annum. These tyres are also reassuring on both dry and wet surfaces in low temperature. There have been a few odd warm days around 12 degrees but the tyres don't fell overly soft or sloppy when the temperature climbs (there have been 15 degree swings in temperature this year!). However it is time to put summers back on but can't wait to get these out the garage again in winter.

The wear has been great too still plenty left for next year and my mpg was slightly better than the summer tyres. Also quieter. It's a glowing review from me for these tyres, exceptional.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 610
100%
Member
Used on my XC60 D5 In snow and ice, where other people have been crawling along or stranded, I've had no such issues. The traction in fresh snow is admirable and in ice is reassuring.

My wife and kids use this car, I have no hesitation with them going out in the snow when fitted with these. My current tyre of choice.

Mixture of A roads, B roads and motorway driving as well as still being fine on the mild days, not sloppy and actually increased mpg!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 620

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89%
Member
Excellent Tire.

Have them fitted to an XC70 as a winter tyre in the UK. They go in late November and come off in early April.

Last year we had standing ice outside our front door (and for 5-6 miles down and below our house) for around 3 weeks. It was nigh on impossible to walk on the ice- the car with these fitted was immensely impressive- braking distances weren't much less than usual, and acceleration was easy too.

For us it was a no-brainer.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 625
100%
Member
I am delighted that these tires, driving the Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 in the mountainous roads and highways as the tire is excellent and the wet and dry and the snow and ice ....My recommendation for all the SUVs for the winter by the tire.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 669
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