81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
93/100
28 professional tests
User signal (40%)
81/100
42 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Continental AllSeasonContact vs Hankook Kinergy GT — 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.
VS
60
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
24/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental AllSeasonContact — better snow, wet 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
Score (0–100)
AllSeasonContact leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | AllSeasonContact | Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 76 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 72 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
AllSeasonContact leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | AllSeasonContact | Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 60 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
AllSeasonContact leads by 45
Why this score
| Source | AllSeasonContact | Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 76 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 36 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
AllSeasonContact leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | AllSeasonContact | Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 86 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 63 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
AllSeasonContact leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | AllSeasonContact | Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 80 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
AllSeasonContact leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | AllSeasonContact | Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 50 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
AllSeasonContact leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | AllSeasonContact | Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental AllSeasonContact | Hankook Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 60 |
| Dry | 79 | 74 |
| Wet | 86 | 60 |
| Snow | 79 | 34 |
| Comfort | 85 | 66 |
| Noise | 80 | 63 |
| Treadwear | 76 | 52 |
| Handling | 82 | 74 |
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Headline score
81
/ 100
Tire A
60
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental AllSeasonContact | B · Hankook Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Premium Touring tires | Grand Touring All-Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
Continental
60
/ 100
Hankook
Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact — better snow, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Continental AllSeasonContact scores 79 vs 34 on snow.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental AllSeasonContact scores 86 vs 60 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental AllSeasonContact scores 76 vs 52 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental AllSeasonContact scores 85 vs 66 on comfort.
Tire A · Continental AllSeasonContact
Tire B · Hankook Kinergy GT
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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.