Continental VancoWinter 2 Winter Tire for Vans
The Continental VancoWinter 2 is built for winter routes and urban deliveries. Its cold weather compound stays flexible to maintain grip on snow covered streets, while dense biting edges help with acceleration and braking. A reinforced casing adds durability for frequent stops and heavy loads, and the directional tread moves slush and water away to cut hydroplaning risk. If you are outfitting a van for dependable winter performance, this tire keeps you moving with steady handling and predictable control.
Features and Technology
VancoWinter 2 combines a cold weather compound with a directional tread pattern to deliver traction when roads turn snowy or slushy. Thousands of sipes create edges for grip when starting and stopping, and wide channels clear water and slush to support wet braking. The robust casing and reinforced sidewalls handle loading cycles and occasional curb contact common in city work, helping reduce downtime. Tread blocks are tuned to balance winter bite with a composed, quiet ride for drivers who spend long hours on the road.
Winter Road Performance
On snow, the directional tread and dense siping find purchase for predictable takeoffs and controlled stops. In slush and standing water, wide grooves move moisture away to help stability and lower hydroplaning risk. On cold dry pavement, the block layout aims for consistent steering feel and straight line tracking. No winter tire removes the need for care on ice, but the VancoWinter 2 stays pliable in freezing temps to make the most of available traction on daily routes and regional trips.
Sizes and Fitment
VancoWinter 2 comes in common van sizes, including 215/65R16 and 225/55R17. Match tire size, load index, and speed rating to the door jamb label or owner manual. Keeping overall diameter close to OE helps speedometer accuracy and proper ABS and ESP operation. Need help confirming fitment for your van or fleet? Our team can verify OE specs and suggest options for your routes and loads.
Load Index and Speed Rating Guidance
Choose a load index that meets or exceeds the vehicle requirement, especially with frequent stops, parcels, or tools on board. Underrating load capacity can cause heat buildup and premature wear. Match or exceed the OE speed rating, and follow local regulations for winter service ratings. Set cold inflation to the values on the vehicle placard for the load you carry, recheck as temperatures fall, and consult a service professional if you are unsure.
Pricing and Availability
VancoWinter 2 price varies by size and load rating. Stock is widest before winter, and it can tighten as the season peaks, so order early if you run multiple vans. We offer clear pricing, fast delivery, and optional mount and balance where available. Watch for seasonal promotions and fleet savings to lower total cost, and use our fitment tools or contact support to confirm size before you buy.
Maintenance and Care
Rotate VancoWinter 2 every 5,000 to 8,000 miles, or per your service schedule, to even out stop and go wear. Check pressures monthly and before long routes, since cold air lowers psi and underinflation accelerates shoulder wear and raises rolling resistance. Replace tires when winter tread depth no longer suits your conditions. Remove winter tires once average temps stay above about 45 F, 7 C, to preserve tread integrity and handling, and inspect for curb scrapes or impacts that may require an alignment check.
Storage and Seasonal Changeover
Switch to winter tires when overnight lows consistently approach freezing, and return to summer or all season sets when temps stay above about 45 F, 7 C. Clean and dry each tire before storage, bag them to limit ozone exposure, and keep them in a cool, dark space away from heat. Store on racks or stacked within the maker recommendation, and if mounted on wheels, store horizontally and rotate the stack periodically. Label positions to simplify next season rotation so your VancoWinter 2 set is ready when winter returns.
VancoWinter 2 vs Other Winter Van Tires
If you are cross shopping winter van tires, compare the Continental VancoWinter 2 on traction, wet braking, durability, and ride comfort against options like Michelin Agilis winter lines or Bridgestone Blizzak van models. Look at sizes that meet your load needs, siping density for ice grip, tread depth for snow clearing, and casing strength for urban routes. Also weigh availability and total operating cost, including rotations and seasonal changeover, to balance winter grip with stability under load and predictable wear.
