Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Linglong Sport Master 4S
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 83% · 70
- TR Score
- 8.7/10
- Owners say
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In the 6 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 finished ahead 6 times and the Sport Master 4S not once. The AllSeasonContact 2 lasted 25.4% longer in the wear tests; the Sport Master 4S stopped 3.7% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 if you want a genuinely balanced all-season tyre with strong wet grip and clearly superior snow safety; it's the smarter “fit-and-forget” option for mixed climates and real winter days. Consider the Linglong Sport Master 4S only if budget is the overriding concern and your driving is predominantly dry/mild, with minimal snow exposure-its dry braking is impressive, but its snow (and often wet/aquaplaning) limits make it a riskier year-round pick.
Where the AllSeasonContact 2 is stronger
- Consistently top overall results across tests (1st-3rd range), reflecting balanced all-season capability
- Strong winter competence: wins all shared snow traction and snow handling results; big snow braking advantages (e.g., 23.9 m vs 29.9 m in AutoBild 2025)
- Wet-road assurance: typically shorter wet braking and faster wet handling (4/5 test wins), with composed limit behaviour noted in reviews
Where the Sport Master 4S is stronger
- Strong dry braking performance (wins 4/5 tests), sometimes beating premium tyres on stopping distance
- Can be quick and adjustable on dry handling in certain sizes (e.g., fastest dry handling in Auto Express 2026)
- Very attractive purchase price/value metrics in several tests (wins both recorded 'Value' comparisons)
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 Sport Master 4S at a glance
| Category | AllSeasonContact 2 | Gap | Sport Master 4S |
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| Shared tests won6 shared tests | 6 | 0 | |
| Dry13 measurements | 4 | The Sport Master 4S stopped 3.7% shorter in the dry (6 tests) | 7 |
| Wet25 measurements | 21 | The AllSeasonContact 2 stopped 4.3% shorter in the wet (6 tests) | 4 |
| Snow20 measurements | 19 | The AllSeasonContact 2 stopped 6.7% shorter on snow (5 tests) | 1 |
| Comfort8 measurements | 5 | 2 | |
| Value9 measurements | 7 | The AllSeasonContact 2 lasted 25.4% longer in the wear tests (2 tests) | 2 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | The AllSeasonContact 2 by 0.8 | 8.7/10 |
| Pricein the 5 tests that listed prices | +49.9% | The AllSeasonContact 2 was dearer in 5 of 5 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 140 | 43 sizes made in both | 60 |
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 6 tests, 2025 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 | Sport Master 4S |
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| 2026 All Season Tyre Braking Test - 30 Sets | P8 of 30 | P18 of 30 | |
| 2026 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test | P2 of 10 | P9 of 10 | |
| 2026 Auto Express All Season Tyre Test | P3 of 8 | P7 of 8 | |
| 2025 Autobild Crossover SUV All Season Test | P1 of 10 | P9 of 10 | |
| 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | P2 of 15 | P14 of 15 | |
| The Best All Season Tyres for 2025/26 | P2 of 9 | P6 of 9 |
Performance profile
22 measurements from the 6 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
AllSeasonContact 2
Sport Master 4S
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 85%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 3 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
AllSeasonContact 2
Sport Master 4S
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.
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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| 40.49 | 3.7% | 39.01 | 0-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 60.22 | 0.1% | 60.31 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 101.9 | 0.1% | 101.8 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 40.58 | 4.3% | 42.43 | 5-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 83.6 | 2.7% | 85.94 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 76.4 | 2.9% | 74.35 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 11.9 | 2.1% | 12.16 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 77.51 | 3.1% | 75.27 | 4-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2.83 | 9.1% | 2.62 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 23.89 | 6.7% | 25.83 | 4-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.36 | 7.5% | 5.77 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,739 | 12.1% | 2,438 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 85.96 | 3.6% | 89.1 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 56.42 | 7.9% | 52.24 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 69% | scored | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.76 | 12.6% | 3.34 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 4.06 | 6.4% | 3.81 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 13.4% | scored | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.77 | 0.2 dB | 71.61 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 46,950 | 25.4% | 38,225 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.98 | 10.6% | 8.98 | 4-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1,125 | 7.5% | 1,041 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 0.1 | 17.2% | 0.12 | 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 Sport Master 4S 8.7 out of 10.
| AllSeasonContact 2 | Category | Sport Master 4S | ||
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| 87 | Dry | 93 | ||
| 94 | Wet | 67 | ||
| 83 | Comfort | 52 | ||
| 74 | Value | 28 | ||
| 84 | Snow | 26 | ||
| 42 | Ice | - | ||
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 | Sport Master 4S | ||
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| 8.4 | Dry Grip | - | ||
| 8.7 | Wet Grip | - | ||
| 8 | Road Feedback | - | ||
| 8 | Handling | - | ||
| 7.9 | Wear | - | ||
| 8.9 | Comfort | - | ||
| 8.3 | Snow Grip | - | ||
| 7.7 | Ice Grip | - | ||
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews; the Sport Master 4S has no owner reviews yet. 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.
Linglong Sport Master 4S
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Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 140 sizes of the AllSeasonContact 2 and 60 of the Sport Master 4S, 43 of them made in both.
| Category | AllSeasonContact 2 | Sport Master 4S |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 140 sizes, 15 to 22 inch | 60 sizes, 13 to 19 inch |
| Made in both | 43 sizes 175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15205/65 R15195/45 R16195/55 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/55 R16and 31 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B98%C2% | B82%C18% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B75%C20%A4%D1% | C52%D48% |
| EU label noise | 70-73 dB B97%A3% | 68-72 dB A85%B15% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 248 of 248 | 112 of 112 |
| Replaced | Continental AllSeasonContact (2017) | Linglong Grip Master 4S (2022) |
| 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) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The AllSeasonContact 2 was the dearer tyre in 5 of the 5 tests that listed prices, by 49.9% 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.
Previous generation: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Linglong Grip Master 4S (4 shared tests)
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 Linglong's Sport Master 4S target the same “one set all year” brief, but they go about it very differently. The Continental is positioned as a premium touring all-season aimed at delivering predictable safety across rain, cold and occasional snow; the Linglong is a budget touring all-season that leans more towards dry-road performance and initial purchase price.
Across five shared professional tests in multiple sizes (205/55 R16 through 225/40 R18 and 215/50 R18), the headline pattern is consistent: the Continental finishes near the top of the order (1st-3rd-2nd-2nd) while the Linglong usually sits near the bottom (6th-7th-9th-14th-9th). The interesting nuance is that the Linglong repeatedly posts very competitive dry braking, but struggles to convert that into balanced all-weather performance-especially on snow and, in several tests, in the wet and aquaplaning.
Conclusion
If you want an all-season tyre that behaves like a true year-round solution, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is the clear winner on the evidence. It dominates the safety-critical “wintery” metrics in every shared test: snow traction is 5/5 wins, snow handling is 5/5 wins, and snow braking is won 4 times out of 5-with some very large real-world gaps (e.g., 23.9 m vs 29.9 m on snow braking in the 2025 AutoBild test, about a 20% advantage). It also tends to be stronger and more confidence-inspiring in the wet, winning wet braking and wet handling in 4 of 5 tests (e.g., 45.9 m vs 49.0 m wet braking in Auto Zeitung 2026; 32.0 m vs 34.19 m in Auto Express 2026), and it usually leads on aquaplaning reserves (notably +31% on curved aquaplaning in Auto Express 2026).
The Linglong Sport Master 4S makes sense primarily as a budget-led choice for drivers who rarely see snow/ice and are most focused on dry-road stopping power and purchase price. It wins dry braking in 4 of 5 tests (often by 3-8%), and it can be genuinely quick on a dry handling lap in certain sizes (e.g., fastest dry handling in Auto Express 2026). The trade-off is consistency and breadth: multiple reports call out imprecise or “peaky” wet behaviour and very weak snow safety margins, plus it often carries higher rolling resistance (Auto Zeitung 2026: 9.7 vs 7.9 kg/t) which can erode the savings over time. The practical takeaway: the Continental costs more, but it buys you a much larger safety envelope when conditions turn cold, wet, or snowy-exactly when all-season tyres earn their keep.
AllSeasonContact 2 vs Sport Master 4S: your questions
Is the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 or the Linglong Sport Master 4S the better tyre?
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 finished ahead 6 times and the Sport Master 4S not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the AllSeasonContact 2 scores 9.5 and the Sport Master 4S 8.7 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the AllSeasonContact 2 or the Sport Master 4S?
The AllSeasonContact 2 led 21 of the 25 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.3% shorter in the wet across 6 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Sport Master 4S led 7 of the 13 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.7% shorter in the dry across 6 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The AllSeasonContact 2 led 19 of the 20 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.7% shorter on snow across 5 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The AllSeasonContact 2 lasted 25.4% longer in the wear tests (2 tests) and had 10.6% lower rolling resistance (5 tests).
What do owners say?
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews; the Sport Master 4S has no owner reviews yet.
Which is more expensive?
In the 5 tests that listed prices, the AllSeasonContact 2 was the dearer tyre in 5 of them, by 49.9% 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 Sport Master 4S in 60 (13 to 19 inch). 43 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 Sport Master 4S B and C.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.
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