Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs GT Radial ClimateActive
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 83% · 70
- TR Score
- 9.1/10
- Owners say
- 87% · 4
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 finished ahead 4 times and the ClimateActive not once. The AllSeasonContact 2 lasted 16% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 if you want the most dependable all-season for mixed climates-especially frequent rain, cold temperatures, and occasional snow-thanks to consistently shorter wet braking, stronger winter balance, and better efficiency/wear. Choose the GT Radial ClimateActive primarily if purchase price is the priority and you drive mostly in mild conditions with lower annual mileage, accepting reduced wet-braking margin and weaker all-conditions breadth.
Where the AllSeasonContact 2 is stronger
- Consistently shorter wet braking (e.g., 32.8 m vs 35.4 m in ADAC; 53.6 m vs 56.6 m in AutoBild)
- Stronger and more rounded winter performance overall (snow traction advantage: 2549 N vs 2388 N in ADAC; higher snow handling/slalom in AutoBild)
- Better efficiency metrics (lower rolling resistance and fuel consumption: 5.4 vs 5.6 l/100 km in ADAC; 4.81 vs 4.92 l/100 km in AutoBild)
Where the ClimateActive is stronger
- Typically better purchase value in the AutoBild cost metric (12 vs 12.57 price/1000)
- Can match or slightly exceed Continental in a few isolated dynamic tests (dry handling: 94.2 vs 94.0 km/h in AutoBild)
- Slight edge in ADAC curved aquaplaning (3.8 vs 3.7 m/s²)
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
AllSeasonContact 2 vs ClimateActive at a glance
| Category | AllSeasonContact 2 | Gap | ClimateActive |
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| Shared tests won4 shared tests | 4 | 0 | |
| Dry5 measurements | 4 | The AllSeasonContact 2 stopped 1.3% shorter in the dry (4 tests) | 1 |
| Wet11 measurements | 10 | The AllSeasonContact 2 stopped 6.6% shorter in the wet (4 tests) | 1 |
| Snow6 measurements | 5 | 1 | |
| Ice1 measurement | 0 | 1 | |
| Comfort2 measurements | 1 | Level between the two. | 1 |
| Value7 measurements | 7 | The AllSeasonContact 2 lasted 16% longer in the wear tests (2 tests) | 0 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | The AllSeasonContact 2 by 0.4 | 9.1/10 |
| Owner rating70 and 4 reviews | 83% | The ClimateActive by 4 points | 87% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | +26.9% | The AllSeasonContact 2 was dearer in 2 of 2 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 140 | 84 sizes made in both | 88 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 4 tests, 2024 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | AllSeasonContact 2 | Field | ClimateActive |
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| 2026 All Season Tyre Braking Test - 30 Sets | P8 of 30 | P20 of 30 | |
| 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | P1 of 16 | P8 of 16 | |
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | P2 of 15 | P9 of 15 | |
| 2024 All Season Tyre Market Overview | P3 of 37 | P8 of 37 |
Performance profile
9 measurements from the 4 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
AllSeasonContact 2
ClimateActive
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 96%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 10 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
AllSeasonContact 2
ClimateActive
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
AllSeasonContact 2
ClimateActive
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the ClimateActive 87% from 4. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 40.45 | 1.3% | 41 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 94 | 0.2% | 94.2 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 46.03 | 6.6% | 49.18 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 39.3 | 3.9% | 40.9 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 75.3 | 1.9% | 73.9 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 11.4 | 2.2% | 11.66 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 80.55 | 0.7% | 79.95 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 3.37 | 0.2% | 3.38 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 18.05 | 1.4% | 17.6 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 2,609 | 3.8% | 2,517 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 55.4 | 4.7% | 52.9 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 4.16 | 6.1% | 3.92 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 21.1 | 0.9% | 20.9 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 71.45 | 0.4 dB | 71.8 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 45,315 | 16% | 39,100 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 7.53 | 3.1% | 7.77 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 5.11 | 2.9% | 5.26 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 59 | 21.3% | 75 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 791 | 9.2% | 871 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the AllSeasonContact 2 scores 9.5 and the ClimateActive 9.1 out of 10.
| AllSeasonContact 2 | Category | ClimateActive | ||
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| 87 | Dry | 72 | ||
| 94 | Wet | 81 | ||
| 83 | Comfort | 46 | ||
| 74 | Value | 30 | ||
| 84 | Snow | 72 | ||
| 42 | Ice | 76 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| AllSeasonContact 2 | Category | ClimateActive | ||
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| 8.4 | Dry Grip | 9.3 | ||
| 8.7 | Wet Grip | 9 | ||
| 8 | Road Feedback | 7.3 | ||
| 8 | Handling | 7.8 | ||
| 7.9 | Wear | 9 | ||
| 8.9 | Comfort | 9.8 | ||
| 8.3 | Snow Grip | 7.5 | ||
| 7.7 | Ice Grip | 7 | ||
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the ClimateActive 87% from 4. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
- 83%from 70 reviews
- 82%would buy again
- 667,287 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 highly overall (81% average), most often praising its smooth, comfortable ride and low noise levels, alongside very strong wet grip that inspires confidence. Dry grip is also widely viewed as secure and predictable, and around one in five owners report it coping well in snow for an all-season. The main recurring drawback is steering feel: around one in four owners describe softer, less immediate response, and tread life feedback is mixed, with a noticeable minority reporting faster-than-expected wear.
- Noticeably smoother, more comfortable ride
- Low cabin noise and a refined drive
- Excellent wet grip and confidence in the rain
- Strong dry grip and traction under acceleration
- Steering feels soft or delayed, with a dead spot for some drivers
- Tread life reports are inconsistent, with some seeing faster wear
- Handling can feel less sharp than expected in the dry
Summarised by AI from 61 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 70 AllSeasonContact 2 reviewsI chose XL-rated tires because I tend to drive a bit faster, and they provide better stability with less sidewall flex. I use them only during the winter, and they've been excellent. They are no noisier than winter tires, and in my experience they perform better in about 90% of winter conditions. The only exception is deep snow, where proper winter tires still have an advantage, although these tires handle it quite well too.
GT Radial ClimateActive
- 87%from 4 reviews
- 25,500 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the GT Radial ClimateActive delivers strong all-season performance, with confident grip in dry and heavy rain and notably good traction in mud and gravel. Comfort and refinement are frequently praised, and multiple users highlight strong value versus premium alternatives like the Michelin CrossClimate 2. Wear so far appears competitive based on early mileage reports, with only a minority noting slightly vague steering/less road feedback.
- Strong wet and dry grip with confident all-year performance
- Good traction on mud/gravel (useful for fields and rougher surfaces)
- Comfortable ride and generally quiet/refined driving
- Good value for money versus premium competitors
- Steering/handling can feel a bit vague or have reduced road feedback
Summarised by AI from 4 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 4 ClimateActive reviewsI fitted this tyre on a new Fiat 600 hybrid, straight at car delivery, replacing the OE summer Goodyear's. I therefore have no benchmark compared to the summer OE's.
Fitted in early December, i had the chance to drive them on dry, wet and also some snow due to latest weather conditions.
the tyre was superb in all levels of grip. it is also very quiet and comfortable, despite the 18 inch and (relative) low aspect ratio.
Handling is soft and with delayed response, but i attribute this more to the car overall soft suspensions and chassis settings, rather than the tyre itself.
A very good tyre at a fantastic price point. And apparently the press agrees with me.
Well done GT!
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 140 sizes of the AllSeasonContact 2 and 88 of the ClimateActive, 84 of them made in both.
| Category | AllSeasonContact 2 | ClimateActive |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 140 sizes, 15 to 22 inch | 88 sizes, 15 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 84 sizes 175/65 R15185/55 R15185/65 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15195/45 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/45 R16and 72 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B98%C2% | A84%B16% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B75%C20%A4%D1% | C53%B41%D5% |
| EU label noise | 70-73 dB B97%A3% | 69-73 dB B96%A4% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 248 of 248 | 187 of 187 |
| On the market since | - | 2024 |
| Replaced | Continental AllSeasonContact (2017) | - |
| Awards | Highly Recommended: Best All Season Tyres (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Recommended: Best All Season Tyres for SUVs (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: All-Season SUV Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2026/27) | Winner: All-Season Value Performer of the Year (WhatTyre, 2026/27) |
| Price in the shared tests | The AllSeasonContact 2 was the dearer tyre in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 26.9% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
Continental's AllSeasonContact 2 and GT Radial's ClimateActive sit in the same “premium-touring all-season” lane on paper, but shared testing shows they land in very different places in real-world capability. Across three independent comparisons (ADAC 2026 in 185/65 R15 plus two 2024 evaluations in 225/50 R17), the Continental repeatedly ranks near the very top, while the GT Radial tends to cluster mid-pack.
The big story is balance versus trade-offs. The AllSeasonContact 2 combines consistently shorter wet braking with strong winter competence and strong efficiency metrics, which is exactly what makes an all-season convincing. The ClimateActive's results show it can be a reasonable, budget-leaning option in milder conditions, but it gives away meaningful safety margin in the wet and is less dependable when temperatures drop, with additional compromises in wear.
Conclusion
Across the shared tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is the clearly stronger all-rounder and the safer pick for “one tyre all year.” It beats the GT Radial in the two categories that most often decide real-world safety-braking and wet control-most notably in wet braking (e.g., 32.8 m vs 35.4 m in ADAC, and 53.6 m vs 56.6 m in AutoBild). That 2.6-3.0 m gap is not academic: it's roughly half a car length or more at the end of a hard stop, and it's achieved while also leading on wet handling/circle and generally matching or exceeding aquaplaning performance (with one small exception).
The GT Radial ClimateActive's best moments are narrower: it nicks a few individual disciplines (slightly better curved aquaplaning in ADAC, slightly better dry handling speed in AutoBild, best value in AutoBild, and marginally better ice braking in ADAC). But the pattern across tests is consistent-its wet braking is longer, its winter performance is less complete, and its wear outlook is weaker. The practical takeaway: if you regularly drive in heavy rain, cold mornings, or occasional snow, the Continental's broader safety envelope and better efficiency/wear make it worth the premium; the GT Radial is better treated as a mild-climate, price-led choice where ultimate wet/winter margins matter less.
AllSeasonContact 2 vs ClimateActive: your questions
Is the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 or the GT Radial ClimateActive the better tyre?
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 finished ahead 4 times and the ClimateActive not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the AllSeasonContact 2 scores 9.5 and the ClimateActive 9.1 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the AllSeasonContact 2 or the ClimateActive?
The AllSeasonContact 2 led 10 of the 11 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.6% shorter in the wet across 4 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The AllSeasonContact 2 led 4 of the 5 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.3% shorter in the dry across 4 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The AllSeasonContact 2 led 5 of the 6 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The AllSeasonContact 2 lasted 16% longer in the wear tests (2 tests) and used 2.9% less fuel (2 tests). Owners rate wear 7.9/10 for the AllSeasonContact 2 and 9/10 for the ClimateActive.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.9/10 for the AllSeasonContact 2 and 9.8/10 for the ClimateActive.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the ClimateActive 87% from 4.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the AllSeasonContact 2 was the dearer tyre in 2 of them, by 26.9% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The AllSeasonContact 2 is made in 140 sizes (15 to 22 inch) and the ClimateActive in 88 (15 to 22 inch). 84 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the AllSeasonContact 2 is graded B for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the ClimateActive A and C.
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