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Continental SecureContact AW Test Results

Tire Reviews tests: 1 2025 1 publication

Tested 1 times by independent publications, the Continental SecureContact AW has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 1st.

  • 1Independent tests
  • 1Test wins
  • 1Podium finishes
  • 1stAverage finish
  • 86%Field beaten on average
  • 1Publications
Continental SecureContact AW

1 test in 2025

The latest test

The BEST All Weather Tires for 2026/27 P1 of 8

The new Continental SecureContact AW finished joint first with the Michelin. It was the best tire in the wet, secure and predictable with huge amounts of grip, it got closer to the Michelin in the snow than any other tire, and it had the second lowest rolling resistance. Aquaplaning is its weak point. If you see more wet weather across the year than snow, this is the all weather tire to buy.

Strong: Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Wet Circle, Snow Braking, Snow Traction, Snow Handling, Subj. Snow Handling, Subj. Comfort, Rolling Resistance Weak: Straight Aqua, Curved Aquaplaning

Record by discipline

Where the Continental SecureContact AW finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 1 P4 of 8 57% -
Dry Handling 1 P2 of 8 86% -
Subj. Dry Handling 1 P2 of 8 86% -
Wet
Wet Braking 1 P1 of 8 100% 1
Wet Handling 1 P1 of 8 100% 1
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P3 of 8 71% -
Wet Circle 1 P1 of 8 100% 1
Straight Aqua 1 P7 of 8 14% -
Curved Aquaplaning 1 P7 of 8 14% -
Snow
Snow Braking 1 P2 of 8 86% -
Snow Traction 1 P1 of 8 100% 1
Snow Handling 1 P2 of 8 86% -
Subj. Snow Handling 1 P2 of 8 86% -
Snow Cornering 1 P3 of 8 71% -
Ice
Ice Braking 1 P3 of 8 71% -
Ice Traction 1 P3 of 8 71% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 1 P2 of 8 86% -
Noise 1 P4 of 8 57% -
Value
Value 1 P5 of 8 43% -
Rolling Resistance 1 P2 of 8 86% -

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 1 tests. Updated October 28, 2026.

The Continental SecureContact AW finished joint first with the Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW in Tire Reviews' 2025 comparison, titled The BEST All Weather Tires for 2026/27. Its clearest advantage was wet grip: first of eight in braking at 31.97 meters, first in handling at 72.69 seconds and first on the wet circle. The tester described predictable behavior with plenty of grip. Snow traction also ranked first, matching the Michelin, while snow braking was second, only 1.4% longer than best. Rolling resistance and comfort were both second, and dry handling was second with a 0.2% gap to the fastest lap.

Aquaplaning is the clear weakness despite those strong wet-road results. It was seventh of eight in both disciplines, 6.9% behind best in straight-line aquaplaning and 27.5% behind in the curved test. Dry braking was more ordinary at fourth, 5.7% longer than best. Snow handling was second, and ice braking and traction third, so its winter results were competitive without matching the Michelin everywhere. This is a strong result from one test in 235/45 R18, with the main compromise being standing-water performance rather than grip on a wet surface.

Performance Strengths

  • Wet braking Minor
    Details
    • 1st of 8, 31.97 meters, 2025 Tire Reviews all-weather comparison
  • Wet handling Minor
    Details
    • 1st of 8, 72.69 seconds, 2025 Tire Reviews all-weather comparison
    • 1st of 8 on the wet circle; tester praised predictable wet behavior, 2025 Tire Reviews comparison
  • Snow traction Minor
    Details
    • 1st of 8, matching the Michelin, 2025 Tire Reviews all-weather comparison
  • Rolling resistance Minor
    Details
    • 2nd of 8, 8.73 kg/t, 2025 Tire Reviews all-weather comparison
  • Ride comfort Minor
    Details
    • 2nd of 8, 9.5 points, 2025 Tire Reviews all-weather comparison

Performance Weaknesses

  • Aquaplaning resistance Minor
    Details
    • 7th of 8 for straight aquaplaning, 6.9% behind best, 2025 Tire Reviews comparison
    • 7th of 8 for curved aquaplaning, 27.5% behind best, 2025 Tire Reviews comparison

Every test, newest first 1

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2025 1 test
P1 of 8 Beat 86% of the field

The BEST All Weather Tires for 2026/27

Tire Reviews 235/45 R18 Tested by Tire Reviews Winner

The new Continental SecureContact AW finished joint first with the Michelin. It was the best tire in the wet, secure and predictable with huge amounts of grip, it got closer to the Michelin in the snow than any other tire, and it had the second lowest rolling resistance. Aquaplaning is its weak point. If you see more wet weather across the year than snow, this is the all weather tire to buy.

StrongDry HandlingSubj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingWet HandlingWet CircleSnow BrakingSnow TractionSnow HandlingSubj. Snow HandlingSubj. ComfortRolling Resistance WeakStraight AquaCurved Aquaplaning

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