#AllSeasonTyres

How all season tyres work

What you need to know about all-season tyres

Fast facts

Key things you need to know about all-season tyres:

  • They combine the best of summer and winter tyres into one all-season tyre that performs superbly in both warm and cold, wet and dry weather conditions
  • All-season tyres mean drivers can use the same set of tyres all year round, with no seasonal changes required
  • Your local climate is key. All-season tyres are developed to perform well in milder climates
  • Regular checking and maintenance of your tyres is the way to ensure optimal performance and safety
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So, all-season tyres blend summer and winter tyre technology to create one robust and versatile tyre that performs best in mild weather conditions. Let’s take a closer look at this tyre all-rounder!

An alternative to changing between summer and winter tyres

Seasonal tyres offer the best performance in the conditions for which they were specifically designed. But for many car owners, changing tyres every six months can be inconvenient. So, if you drive in a moderate climate, all-season tyres could be an option for you. They can be fitted once and then simply remain on the car come rain or shine, or even a light dusting of snow.

How do all-season tyres differ from other tyre types?

Continental’s all-season tyres combine characteristics of both summer and winter tyres, offering a hybrid solution that gives drivers the best of both worlds if they don’t drive in extreme weather conditions.

They feature a solid tread depth, which is neither too shallow nor too deep, keeping the driver in full control throughout the whole year.

The adaptive all-season compound gives the driver top notch performance on snowy and wet winter roads. Thanks to a flexible tread design consisting of open shoulders with minimum sipes, all-season tyres provide good braking performance in dry and wet summery roads too.

Overall, the key thing to remember is that summer and winter tyres are specifically tailored to give optimum performance in their designated weather conditions, while all-season tyres can comfortably handle all but extreme weather conditions.

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Who are all-season tyres suitable for?

For getting around in milder climates, all-season tyres could be a more convenient choice. This goes for a variety of vehicles. Whether you’re driving a sedan, a compact class or an SUV, our all-season tyres come in compatible sizes.

With improved performance for reduced rolling resistance, our tyres offer a significant reduction in fuel consumption which make them a suitable alternative for electric vehicles too.

In some parts of the world, your tyres might be required to qualify for the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol. We’ve got you covered there as well. So, while we only recommend all-season tyres in mild climates, all of our all-season products are approved for winter use.

Maintaining all-season tyres

Just like any other tyre, all-season tyres need regular maintenance. Not only will it improve your vehicle's handling, traction and performance for a comfortable drive, it will also help increase the lifespan of the tyre. So whether you own winter tyres, summer tyres, runflat tyres or all-season tyres, always remember to do the following:

  • Check the tyre pressure regularly and always refer to the vehicle handbook for the recommended pressure on the front and rear tyres
  • Even if you have a TPMS sensor in your vehicle, Continental recommends checking the tyre pressure once every two to four weeks as a routine precautionary measure
  • When you check your tyre pressure, always check your tread depth too. To do this, refer to the tread wear indicators on your tyres or use a tread depth gauge