Continental SecureContact AW 235/45R18

Continental SecureContact AW 235/45R18 XL 98V Grand Touring All-Season Tire 15582120000

🌀️ All SeasonπŸ’° $211.99πŸ“ 235/45R18πŸš— Passenger Car

πŸ’‘ Is the Continental SecureContact AW 235/45R18 a Good Tire?

The Continental 235/45R18 is an all-season grand touring tire suited for crossovers and mid-size SUVs. Balanced comfort and handling for daily driving, though specific performance capabilities lack comprehensive independent verification. Currently priced from $211.99, it is available through major online tire retailers.

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About This Tire

The Continental SecureContact AW 235/45R18 is an all-season tire designed for family sedan, coupe, crossover and SUV drivers who prioritize versatile performance and year-round capability in everyday driving. Its tread design and compound focus on balancing dry, wet, and light snow traction while meeting severe snow service requirements for three-peak mountain snowflake certification.

The tire features Continental's ecoPlus+ Technology, which combines additives and polymers with the all-weather rubber compound to strengthen the tire for longer tread life and improve wet road adhesion. The asymmetric tread pattern creates a stable contact patch for improved traction and wear distribution, while five deep circumferential grooves help evacuate standing water for enhanced wet weather performance.

Compared to performance-oriented tires, it emphasizes comfort, stability, and long-term usability across varied weather conditions. Overall, it's a solid choice for family vehicles used primarily for daily driving and commuting in regions with changing seasonal weather.

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TirePriceRatingBest ForSeason
β˜…Continental SecureContact AW 235/45R18
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
$211.99⭐ N/ADaily commuting in varied weather conditions🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Touring all-season
$106.17⭐ Good (62 reviews)Daily commuting in family sedans and crossovers🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
$117.23⭐ Good (301 reviews)Daily highway commuting in variable weather🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
$156.28⭐ Good (9 reviews)Daily commuting and highway driving🌀️ All Season
🏁 Ultra high performance
$167.99⭐ Good (969 reviews)Sports car and performance coupe daily driving🌀️ All Season
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Continental SecureContact AW 235/45R18
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Price
$211.99
Rating
⭐ ⭐ N/A
Best For
Daily commuting in varied weather conditions
Season
🌀️ All Season
Advanta ER-800 235/45R18
πŸ›£οΈ Touring all-season
Price
$106.17
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (62 reviews)
Best For
Daily commuting in family sedans and crossovers
Season
🌀️ All Season
Riken Raptor VR 235/45R18
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Price
$117.23
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (301 reviews)
Best For
Daily highway commuting in variable weather
Season
🌀️ All Season
Kumho Majesty 9 Solus TA91 235/45R18
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Price
$156.28
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (9 reviews)
Best For
Daily commuting and highway driving
Season
🌀️ All Season
Sumitomo HTR A/S P03 235/45R18
🏁 Ultra high performance
Price
$167.99
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (969 reviews)
Best For
Sports car and performance coupe daily driving
Season
🌀️ All Season

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Key Features

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3PMSF Certified
Meets severe snow service requirements with three-peak mountain snowflake symbol for enhanced light snow traction.
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ecoPlus+ Technology
Advanced additives and polymers strengthen the tire compound for longer tread life and improved wet adhesion.
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Water Evacuation
Five deep circumferential grooves actively channel standing water away from the contact patch.
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Asymmetric Design
Specialized tread pattern creates stable contact patch for balanced traction and even wear distribution.
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EV Compatible
Engineered and optimized for both internal combustion engines and electric vehicles.

🎯 Best For

βœ“ Daily commuting in varied weather conditionsβœ“ Family vehicles needing year-round capabilityβœ“ Drivers in regions with occasional light snowβœ“ Electric and hybrid vehicle owners
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Specifications

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Size
235/45R18
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Load Index
98
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Speed Rating
V
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TirePath Editorial Review

3.5
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"Worth considering if you need reliable year-round traction for daily driving and hybrid vehicles. However, performance in snow conditions may be limited compared to dedicated winter tires."

By TirePath Editorial TeamFeb 17, 2026

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