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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Continental AllSeasonContact vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason — Compared (September 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Tire A Continental

Continental AllSeasonContact

All Season Premium Touring tires

Continental AllSeasonContact tread pattern
Objective (60%)
93/100
28 professional tests
User signal (40%)
81/100
42 owner reviews
Dry
79
Wet
86
Snow
79
Comfort
85
Noise
80
Treadwear
76
Handling
82

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Pirelli

Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason

All Season Premium Touring tires

Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
72/100
7 owner reviews
Dry
73
Wet
84
Snow
60
Comfort
81
Noise
–
Treadwear
77
Handling
73

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Continental AllSeasonContact — better snow, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

7 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AllSeasonContact leads by 6
A — Continental AllSeasonContact
79
B — Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
73
Why this score
SourceAllSeasonContactCinturato AllSeason
Professional tests (TWG score) 76 –
Tyre Reviews owners 82 73

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) AllSeasonContact leads by 2
A — Continental AllSeasonContact
86
B — Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
84
Why this score
SourceAllSeasonContactCinturato AllSeason
Professional tests (TWG score) 87 –
Tyre Reviews owners 86 84

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AllSeasonContact leads by 19
A — Continental AllSeasonContact
79
B — Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
60
Why this score
SourceAllSeasonContactCinturato AllSeason
Professional tests (TWG score) 76 –
Tyre Reviews owners 85 60

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AllSeasonContact leads by 4
A — Continental AllSeasonContact
85
B — Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
81
Why this score
SourceAllSeasonContactCinturato AllSeason
Professional tests (TWG score) 86 –
Tyre Reviews owners 83 81

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental AllSeasonContact
80
B — Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
–
Why this score
SourceAllSeasonContactCinturato AllSeason
Professional tests (TWG score) 80 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Cinturato AllSeason leads by 1
A — Continental AllSeasonContact
76
B — Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
77
Why this score
SourceAllSeasonContactCinturato AllSeason
Tyre Reviews owners 76 77

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AllSeasonContact leads by 9
A — Continental AllSeasonContact
82
B — Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
73
Why this score
SourceAllSeasonContactCinturato AllSeason
Tyre Reviews owners 82 73

Scores at a glance

Continental AllSeasonContact vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental AllSeasonContactPirelli Cinturato AllSeason
Relative Score 81 76
Dry 79 73
Wet 86 84
Snow 79 60
Comfort 85 81
Noise 80 –
Treadwear 76 77
Handling 82 73

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Headline score

Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

Test data

The professional test results behind the scores

Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.

DisciplineCategoryTire ATire BΔBoth?
Overall Ranking Overall 33% #3/9 · 2020 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test 33% #3/6 · New VS 4mm VS 2mm All Season Tyre Performance 0 Different tests
From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Continental AllSeasonContact

The Continental AllSeasonContact is widely regarded as a highly capable, balanced all-season tire that excels in wet and wintry conditions while maintaining respectable dry-road performance. Users frequently praise its superior steering feedback and confidence-inspiring grip in adverse weather, often positioning it as a strong competitor to the Michelin CrossClimate series. While most owners report high satisfaction, some note concerns regarding tread longevity in hot climates and occasional noise issues.

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and snow traction
  • Predictable and stable handling characteristics
  • High level of ride comfort and cabin refinement
  • Precise steering feedback compared to segment rivals

Cons

  • Accelerated tread wear in high-temperature summer conditions
  • Occasional reports of road noise or specific frequency whining
  • Mixed feedback on dry-road performance during extreme heat
  • Some reports of premature tread cracking or durability issues

Observations

  • Users with SUVs and heavier vehicles noted significant improvements in cabin noise and ride comfort compared to OE tires.
  • Drivers of performance-oriented or AWD vehicles (e.g., Audi Quattro, Subaru Outback) report high confidence in snow and slush, though some note that aggressive acceleration can still break traction.
  • Owners in hot climates (e.g., Greece, Southern Europe) report that the tire compound feels too soft during summer, leading to reduced handling precision and faster wear.
Tire B Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason

The Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason is widely regarded as a highly capable, comfort-oriented tire that excels in wet conditions and light snow. While users praise its quiet ride and confidence-inspiring grip, some note a decline in performance during high-temperature summer months and potential longevity issues over extended use.

Pros

  • Exceptional wet weather traction and aquaplaning resistance
  • High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
  • Reliable performance in light snow conditions
  • Strong sense of driver confidence across varied weather

Cons

  • Performance degradation in high ambient temperatures (above 25C)
  • Slightly vague steering feedback on dry pavement compared to dedicated summer tires
  • Potential for premature tread wear or structural deformation over time
  • Inconsistent availability of the 'Seal Inside' technology feature

Observations

  • Users running 205/55/16 sizes reported confusion regarding the inclusion of 'Seal Inside' technology, highlighting a potential discrepancy in product labeling.
  • Drivers noted that the tire's focus on comfort and grip may lead to a faster replacement cycle compared to harder-compound factory tires.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental AllSeasonContact B · Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
CategoryAll Season Premium Touring tiresAll Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental

Pirelli

Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact — better snow, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Continental AllSeasonContact scores 79 vs 60 on snow.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental AllSeasonContact scores 82 vs 73 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Continental AllSeasonContact scores 79 vs 73 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Continental AllSeasonContact scores 85 vs 81 on comfort.

Tire A · Continental AllSeasonContact
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.