The Continental ContiVanContact 200 is a summer van tyre with very low fuel consumption in its single independent test. Wear and wet grip draw recurring owner criticism, while owners' generally favourable dry-grip impressions contrast with the test verdict.
The Continental ContiVanContact 200 combines an efficiency benefit with substantial qualifications about grip and wear. ADAC praised very low fuel consumption in its 2019 van tyre test in 215/65 R16 C, where it finished fifth of 16 overall. Yet the same test described it as weak in the dry and slightly weak in the wet. Owners generally regard dry grip more favourably, but wet grip draws four complaints against two positive accounts, so confidence in rain is less consistent.
Tread life is the owners' most frequent concern, with six critical accounts against two favourable ones, and uneven shoulder wear is also recurring. All nine reviews describe mid-life or end-of-life use. Some owners say grip declines before the tread is exhausted, while one reports retained performance and another is very satisfied with service life. That variation matters for drivers expecting consistent mileage from a working van tyre. The single test has no wear verdict to resolve the owner disagreement, so its favourable overall placing and efficiency do not establish long-term durability.
The quick answer
Owners say61%from 9 owner reviews11% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesVery low fuel consumption in the ADAC testShort tread life in many owner accountsUneven shoulder wearSummarised from the tests and owner reviews
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 April 2026.
How many miles does the Continental ContiVanContact 200 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Continental ContiVanContact 200 is expected to last around 28,600 miles (46,027 km).
What do owners say about the Continental ContiVanContact 200?
Across 9 owner ratings the Continental ContiVanContact 200 averages 61%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 7.6 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 3.8. 6 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 11% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Continental ContiVanContact 200's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Continental ContiVanContact 200 most commonly carries EU label ratings of B for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Continental ContiVanContact 200?
Owners rate the Continental ContiVanContact 200 6.8 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 9 reviews.
How well do the Continental ContiVanContact 200 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Continental ContiVanContact 200 3.8 out of 10 for wear across 9 reviews. 6 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 22,000 miles.
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Would owners buy the Continental ContiVanContact 200 again?
11% of owners say they would buy the Continental ContiVanContact 200 again, based on the 9 owner reviews that answered the question. 11% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Continental ContiVanContact 200's tread life?
Of the 9 owner reviews analysed for the Continental ContiVanContact 200, 8 mention tread life: 2 praise it (long-lasting) and 6 criticise it (wears quickly). Read those reviews
What sizes does the Continental ContiVanContact 200 come in?
The Continental ContiVanContact 200 is available in 26 sizes, ranging from 195-235/55-75 R15-17.
Questions and Answers for the Continental ContiVanContact 200
What is the maximum pressure allowed on Continental van contact 200: 225/75 R16 121 R
May 29, 2023
The maximum pressure will be listed on the tyre sidewall, however it is not recommended that it is run at these pressures. You should set the pressures based on the vehicle manufacturers recommendations.
Owners of the Continental ContiVanContact 200 most often criticise tread life, with six unfavourable accounts against two positive ones among nine reviewers. Uneven wear is also a recurring concern, particularly at the shoulders, although some accounts involve changing pressures. Wet grip attracts more criticism than praise, with four complaints against two favourable reports, while dry grip is generally better regarded. All reviews describe mid-life or end-of-life use, so the wear concerns come from longer experience. Some owners describe grip declining before the tread is exhausted, but one reports retained performance and another is very satisfied with service life.
What owners mention most counted across 9 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 9 ratings
Owner score61%
Dry Grip76%
Handling76%
Road Feedback72%
Comfort68%
Wet Grip64%
Wear38%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 59%
“Good in dry conditions. But average in terms of Mileage (25 000 miles) for a very light and most of the time empty Kangoo 1... Wear is more pronounced on the sides event though overinflated! Quite poor in the wet. Very...”
“Factory fitted from new on my 69 plate Transporter kombi. This is my fourth Transporter over a period of approximately 12 years and I can honestly say these continental tyres are the worst I've had. Tread wear is...”
“Had these on an ex demo Vito, 17000 miles, fronts look like they had been round the TT circuit for 6 months, lasted till 22 thou before they were actually dangerous, rears lasted 28 thou. Were poor in the wet, back...”
Good in dry conditions.
But average in terms of Mileage (25 000 miles) for a very light and most of the time empty Kangoo 1... Wear is more pronounced on the sides event though overinflated!
Quite poor in the wet. Very easy to loose grip both when accelerating and in corners.
Confort is good.
I will not buy again given the high price compared to the quality.
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These were factory fitted to my new 2016 T6 LWB van. Which has been custom converted to a camper. When the tyres were new all good. As they wore on the front mainly on the edges and scalloped. Then on , I have kept the front pressure up like around 51psi as per tyre sticker. Wear has evened out at no loss to performance in my opinion. I'm over 60 and driven heavy vehicles most of my life on Australia. This is my first van. So I mostly do highway running and touring. I don't throw it onto corners and stick to speed limits mostly. Its a wide tyre and designed for the tar. As I like to head off onto the gravel and find a grassy campsite. I have just replaced the tyres with Maxxis MCV3+ which seems to be a bit more aggressive for unsealed surfaces. Anyway, my Contivan 200 were recently replaced at 70,600km. Probably had about 5000 left in them. I doubt , I would buy them again. But ok , did the job on the tar in all conditions
Yet, nothing to write home about. Lasted well though.
Factory fitted from new on my 69 plate Transporter kombi. This is my fourth Transporter over a period of approximately 12 years and I can honestly say these continental tyres are the worst I've had. Tread wear is totally unacceptable. The outer edges of the front tyres look almost bald at 13000 miles but with 6mm depth still to go. Any incline start in the wet causes the front wheels to spin. When I had the vehicle back from my local VW dealer with what I thought was a droning wheel bearing noise, I was informed that the rear tyre edges are suffering from 'stepping' which is causing the noise. I personally feel this tyre design is faulty and not fit for purpose. I am currently looking at alternative brands because they are that bad, even though there is possibly another year's use in them.
These tyres were fitted as standard on my vw t6 and when new were a great tyre on wet or dry road conditions,i have now covered 20k and can honestly say these are now dangerous they seem to have a flaw whereas they wear heavily on the outer edge,mine and other transporter drivers,with the heavy downpours we have been experiencing lately ive now found the wheels slipping on the wet upward stretches on Exeter to Launceston rd A30,needless to say they are all being changed tommorow,wont be buying again.
These Conti Van Contact 200 fitted to my Mercedes Vito were great in every way.......
For the 20,000 miles or so they lasted.
There is plenty of depth left, but none of the all important grip.
I would definitely use them again, if they were free, but paying full price for tyres to last just over one year is just not on.
Had these on an ex demo Vito, 17000 miles, fronts look like they had been round the TT circuit for 6 months, lasted till 22 thou before they were actually dangerous, rears lasted 28 thou.
Were poor in the wet, back would step out on Islands with half worn tyres, reasonable ride and fuel consumption, absolute garbage on grass and mud, like grooved F1 tyres, aquaplaned alot on motorway.
Replaced with Dunlop van and WAY better, can drive on grass with an empty rear wheel drive van now, got stuck twice with the contis, better on Islands, do not aquaplane, and can feel grip. Will not be buying the contis as they only lasted 22 thou, and shat my pants in the wet on town tarmac, done that on the Dunlops in 2 year and about half worn front, and Scottish tarmac A roads are rough.
Verry good on dry and wet road but wear is huge. 35.000km and they have just a 1mm of profile. I switched rims rear to front and front back so i could made to 35000km.
