ALLSEASONCONTACT 2

<p>I have used it in snowy mountain areas and on fast roads. I have driven on ice and snow. Even in torrential rain. In all situations, I have been surprised by the safety they project.</p>

<p>As previously stated, these tyres are far more comfortable than the previous Bridgestone summer tyres. However their softer sidewalls seem to have a major drawback! Over the past two years I have had to replace the nearside tyres four times because of delamination or sidewall punctures, due to pothole damage. I have never had this problem on previous tyres, and although I realise there are far more potholes around now I am not at all confident that they are suitable for British roads.</p>

<p>In the third season of use, they became very dangerous to use during icy conditions in the autumn-winter period. I had to switch to my old winter tyres Michelin Alpin 5, and the problems disappeared.</p>

<p>These Continentals replaced some truly dangerous Chinese Goodride tyres fitted by a previous owner (which wandered so badly at speed and on the wet I thought I had serious suspension problems) and they were a revelation. Just so comfortable and accurate, their only flaws so far seem to be slightly higher wear than I was expecting, and thin sidewalks like much of the competition that make them susceptible to pothole damage like most brands. I would rate the Michelin CrossClimate 2 higher for performance, but those are much stiffer and less comfortable.</p>

<p>It’s been almost two years since my 4 tyres were fitted. 28,000 miles driven. All 4 tyres have 5mm tread depth remaining, or approximately 47% worn. Tyres are wearing evenly. I am very happy with these tyres as all-rounders for varied road and weather types. I’m not a boy racer but occasionally like to get as spirited as the car will let me. I’ve never been let down by the tyres, but I also know I am driving within their capacity. The wear rate seems really good for me. I’m also using the run-flats so comfort is a little stiffer but I also like it that way anyway. Took the car to Europe last winter and was not let down in snowy and icy conditions over there. In summary, super happy, suit me well and will replace with the same when the time comes. Cheers.</p>