Continental AllSeasonContact - Test Results

Test Statistics

39

Tests Completed

4th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

13th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Continental's AllSeasonContact is a consistently high performer with a clear bias toward wet grip, aquaplaning resistance, snow capability, and low rolling resistance, regularly finishing in the top tier across diverse sizes and vehicle types. It has multiple test wins and frequent podiums (e.g., 1st in 2020 Auto Express and ADAC SUV, 1st in 2018 AMS/Auto Express, 3rd in numerous AutoBild/Sport Auto/SUV tests), supported by class-leading aquaplaning and strong snow handling/braking results. Its efficiency is a hallmark, often best-in-class for rolling resistance.

Key weaknesses are dry braking and value: it frequently posts longer dry stops versus rivals and carries a higher purchase price, which has dragged overall rankings in value-weighted tests. Noise can also be above average. Overall, it's an all-season option that excels in adverse conditions and efficiency, trading off some dry-stop performance and cost.

Performance Strengths

Wet Weather Performance Strong
• 1st place wet circle and 2nd wet handling in 2024 Minivan/SUV (+0.5% from best handling)
• 1st wet circle, 2nd wet handling, 4th wet braking in 2022 Auto Bild SUV (15.8 s circle; +0.1% handling; +4.8% braking)
• 1st straight aquaplaning in 2023 TÜV and 2018 Auto Bild (+0.0% from best)
• Top-5 wet across multiple tests: 2021 Auto Bild (wet circle 5/18; aquaplaning 4/18)
Snow Performance Strong
• 1st snow braking and 2nd snow handling in 2021 Tyre Reviews (16.91 m; +0.2% handling)
• 1st snow handling in 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 and 2019 SUV; frequent top-3 snow braking/traction (e.g., 2019 4x4: snow handling 1/11; traction 2/12)
• Top-3 snow metrics in 2022 Auto Bild SUV (snow handling 2/12; braking 4/13; traction 4/13)
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong
• 1st straight aquaplaning in 2023 TÜV (88.8 km/h 1/4)
• 1st straight aquaplaning in 2018 Auto Bild (1/12) and 2020 Tyre Reviews (straight aqua 1/11)
• Top-3 aquaplaning in multiple SUV tests (2022 Auto Bild SUV curved aqua 2/13; straight 4/13)
Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Strong
• 1st rolling resistance in 2022 Sport Auto (7.5 kg/t 1/8)
• 1st rolling resistance and best fuel consumption in 2022 Auto Bild (7.13 kg/t 1/17; fuel 1/15)
• 1st rolling resistance in 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 (6.17 kg/t 1/12) and 2017 Auto Bild (7.38 kg/t 1/12)
Overall Consistency/Awards Strong
• Test wins: 2020 Auto Express (1/6), 2020 ADAC SUV (1/9), 2018 Auto Express (1/8), 2018 AMS (1/9), 2021 AZ (1/9)
• Frequent podiums: 2021 Auto Bild (2/18), 2020 Auto Bild (3/16), 2022 Auto Bild SUV (3/13), 2024 Minivan/SUV (4/14)
• Average overall position 3.6 across 39 tests

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Braking / Dry Performance Strong
• 12th/13 dry braking (+22.4%) in 2024 Sports Car; 14th/17 (+25.5%) in 2022 Auto Bild
• Consistently mid-to-lower dry handling/braking positions: 2021 Auto Bild dry braking 14/18; 2020 SUV 11/13; 2019 Auto Bild 8/12
Value / Price and Wear Strong
• High price penalties: 2022 Auto Bild value 14/15 (+180% from best), price 14/15 (+59.7%)
• 2019 Auto Bild price 9/10 (+34.4%); 2021 Auto Bild price 15/16 (+59.7%); wear midpack-to-weak (2022 wear 14/15; 2017 wear 8/12)
• Article notes deranking due to low value scores in 2022 Auto Bild
Noise/Comfort Moderate
• Bottom-tier noise: 2021 Tyre Reviews noise 11/11 (+3.9%); 2024 Minivan/SUV 11/14 (+3.1%)
• Frequent lower noise rankings in Auto Bild tests (2018: 10/12; 2020: 13/16)
Curved Aquaplaning Variability Minor
• Occasional weaker curved aquaplaning: 2024 Sports Car 10/13 (+19.1%); 2022 Auto Bild 12/17 (+19.6%)
• Straight aquaplaning often excellent, but curve metrics fluctuate

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Strong:
Rolling Resistance, Wet Circle, Wet Handling