Continental Top Contact Winter II

While the Top Contact Winter II is excellent on snow and slush, it is not a studded tire. It will provide significantly better traction than a standard summer tire on cold, wet surfaces, but you should still exercise extreme caution on patches of black ice.

No, that is the primary advantage of this tire. It uses a specialized, supple rubber compound designed specifically to remain flexible and grippy even when temperatures drop well below freezing.

The Reflex sidewall features a reflective strip integrated directly into the tire's side. This significantly increases your visibility to motorists from the side during low-light winter commutes.

The PolyX Breaker is a high-density polyester fiber insert that provides robust puncture protection without adding the bulk of traditional heavy-duty liners. At 800 grams, it is a sturdy tire, but the supple compound ensures it maintains a comfortable, responsive ride feel.

We don't recommend it. The soft, winter-specific rubber compound will wear down very quickly on hot, dry pavement. It is best to swap these on when the temperature consistently drops and remove them once spring arrives.