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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Continental ProContact vs Goodyear Assurance All-Season — Compared (May 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 ProContact

All Season Premium Touring tires

Continental ProContact tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
59/100
12 owner reviews
Dry
73
Wet
69
Snow
35
Comfort
59
Noise
–
Treadwear
64
Handling
66

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
VerdictWinner: Goodyear Assurance All-Season — better snow, comfort and treadwear. 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) Assurance All-Season leads by 19
A — Continental ProContact
73
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
92
Why this score
SourceProContactAssurance All-Season
Tire Rack owners – 82
Tyre Reviews owners 73 80
SimpleTire owners – 93

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 18
A — Continental ProContact
69
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
87
Why this score
SourceProContactAssurance All-Season
Tire Rack owners – 71
Tyre Reviews owners 69 75
SimpleTire owners – 88

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 38
A — Continental ProContact
35
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
73
Why this score
SourceProContactAssurance All-Season
Tire Rack owners – 59
Tyre Reviews owners 35 30
SimpleTire owners – 75

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 31
A — Continental ProContact
59
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
90
Why this score
SourceProContactAssurance All-Season
Tire Rack owners – 74
Tyre Reviews owners 59 85
SimpleTire owners – 91

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental ProContact
–
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
89
Why this score
SourceProContactAssurance All-Season
SimpleTire owners – 89

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 20
A — Continental ProContact
64
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
84
Why this score
SourceProContactAssurance All-Season
Tire Rack owners – 69
Tyre Reviews owners 64 20
SimpleTire owners – 87

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ProContact leads by 1
A — Continental ProContact
66
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
65
Why this score
SourceProContactAssurance All-Season
Tyre Reviews owners 66 65

Scores at a glance

Continental ProContact vs Goodyear Assurance All-Season: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental ProContactGoodyear Assurance All-Season
Relative Score 62 83
Dry 73 92
Wet 69 87
Snow 35 73
Comfort 59 90
Noise – 89
Treadwear 64 84
Handling 66 65

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Tire A

Tire B

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

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Continental ProContact

The Continental ProContact series receives a polarized reception, often serving as a polarizing OEM fitment that balances adequate dry-weather performance with significant concerns regarding long-term noise levels and durability. While some drivers appreciate their predictable handling and comfort, a notable portion of users report premature tread wear, excessive road noise, and structural issues such as sidewall bubbles.

Pros

  • Predictable and safe handling on dry pavement
  • Competent performance in high-heat conditions
  • Generally comfortable ride quality for calm, daily driving
  • Good initial traction for standard commuting

Cons

  • Significant increase in road noise as the tire ages
  • Premature tread wear and limited mileage lifespan
  • Structural reliability issues, including sidewall bubbles and flat-spotting
  • Below-average performance in winter and snow conditions

Observations

  • Users with heavier vehicles, such as the Tesla Model Y, report acceptable tread wear given the vehicle's high torque, though winter performance remains a weak point.
  • Drivers of compact sedans frequently cite excessive cabin noise and a 'soggy' steering feel, suggesting the tire may not be well-suited for smaller, less-insulated chassis.
  • Run-flat variants (SSR) on performance-oriented sedans like the Alfa Romeo Giulia show a tendency for rapid tread depletion.
Tire B Goodyear Assurance All-Season

The Goodyear Assurance All Season is widely regarded as a budget-friendly, comfortable, and quiet tire suitable for daily commuting in moderate climates. While many users report excellent longevity and value, a notable segment of the user base experiences significant premature tread wear and subpar performance in heavy snow or icy conditions.

Pros

  • High level of ride comfort and low road noise
  • Excellent value for the price point
  • Reliable dry and wet weather traction for non-aggressive drivers
  • Strong tread life for many users, with some reporting over 60,000 miles

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread life, with reports of premature wear well before the warranty limit
  • Poor performance in winter conditions, specifically on ice and deep snow
  • Occasional reports of vibration and balance issues immediately after installation
  • Reduced traction during heavy rain compared to premium alternatives

Observations

  • Users on mid-size SUVs like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V generally report high satisfaction regarding ride quality and noise levels.
  • Drivers of heavier vehicles or those in mountainous, snowy regions report that the tire struggles to maintain grip, suggesting it is better suited for flat, temperate environments.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental ProContact B · Goodyear Assurance All-Season
CategoryAll Season Premium Touring tires—
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover—
Sizes available—51
Rim diameters—14″ – 20″
Tread depth—9/32″
UTQG—600 A B
Treadwear warranty—65,000 mi
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental

Goodyear

Winner: Goodyear Assurance All-Season — better snow, comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 73 vs 35 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 90 vs 59 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 84 vs 64 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 92 vs 73 on dry.

Tire A · Continental ProContact
Tire B · Goodyear Assurance All-Season

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.