Continental Van Contact A/S is a non-directional all-season tire developed for heavy-duty operation on minivans and light trucks. A new model 2018. The high operational properties of the Continental VanContact A/S are ensured by the use of a temperature-drop-resistant all-weather rubber compound, coupled with a unique tread pattern. The effective water drainage from the contact area increases the tire’s wet grip. The Continental VanContact A/S features a large number of slit-like sipes, combined with multiple traversal and three wide circumferential grooves, which boosts the tire’s resistance to early hydroplaning and ensures reliable grip on wet pavement. In order to provide high traction on snow, the engineers equipped the main drainage channels of the Continental VanContact A/S with graded walls that significantly enhance the edge effect. “Linked” to one another by special bridges, the central tread blocks and the rugged blocks in the shoulder areas improve the handling response in any weather conditions. The optimized tire profile and the wear-resistant tread compound contribute to extending the tread life and reducing the rolling resistance of the Continental VanContact A/S, due to which the owners of commercial vehicles get a chance to cut down their operational expenses.