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Continental AllSeasonContact review
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.
Relative score
81/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
81/100
42 reviews
Road tests
93/100
36 published tests
Owners rate it 11.8 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Scores
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
81%
Would buy again
80%
Dry
Wet
Snow & ice
Comfort
Treadwear
Handling
By road tests
92.8%By discipline (% of best in test)
From owners
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 42 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
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
Worth knowing
- 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.
Test results
36 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season tire Test · 235/55 R17
4th of 12
Best: Wet Circle · 1st
Weakest: Noise · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 12 | |
| Wet Circle | 1st of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 12 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 12 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 12 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 12 | |
| Noise | 10th of 12 | |
| Price | 9th of 12 | |
| Snow Slalom | 3rd of 12 |
2023 TUV Report All Season Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 4
Best: Wet Circle · 1st
Weakest: Snow Traction · 4th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 4 | |
| Wet Circle | 1st of 4 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 4 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 4 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 4 | |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 3rd of 4 | |
| Snow Circle | 3rd of 4 |
2022 Sport Auto All Season tire Test · 235/35 R19
3rd of 7
Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st
Weakest: Noise · 7th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 7 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 7 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 7 | |
| Noise | 7th of 7 | |
| Price | 3rd of 7 | |
| Snow Slalom | 4th of 7 |
2022 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 195/55 R16
13th of 15
Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st
Weakest: Dry Handling · 14th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 13th of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 14th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 15 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 15 | |
| Straight Aqua | 13th of 15 | |
| Noise | 13th of 15 | |
| Value | 14th of 15 | |
| Price | 14th of 15 | |
| Wear | 14th of 15 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 1st of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 10th of 15 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 10th of 15 |
2022 All Season tire Market Overview · 195/55 R16
8th of 35
Best: Wet Braking · 6th
Weakest: Dry Braking · 24th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 24th of 35 |
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
4th of 10
Best: Dry Handling · 2nd
Weakest: Noise · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 10 | |
| Noise | 9th of 10 | |
| Price | 8th of 10 |
2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 225/50 R18
3rd of 11
Best: Snow Handling · 1st
Weakest: Dry Braking · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 11 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 11 | |
| Price | 8th of 11 |
2021 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/50 R17
2nd of 16
Best: Snow Braking · 2nd
Weakest: Price · 15th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 13th of 16 | |
| Dry Handling | 11th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 12th of 16 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 16 | |
| Noise | 14th of 16 | |
| Value | 14th of 16 | |
| Price | 15th of 16 | |
| Wear | 7th of 16 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 11th of 16 |
2021 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
10th of 32
Best: Wet Braking · 10th
Weakest: Dry Braking · 16th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 32 | |
| Dry Braking | 16th of 32 |
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 9
Best: Snow Handling · 2nd
Weakest: Noise · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 5th of 9 | |
| Noise | 9th of 9 | |
| Snow Circle | 4th of 9 |
2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 215/65 R17
4th of 10
Best: Wet Braking · 1st
Weakest: Dry Braking · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 10 | |
| Noise | 7th of 10 | |
| Price | 9th of 10 |
2021 AZ All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 9
Best: Snow Braking · 1st
Weakest: Price · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 9 | |
| Noise | 4th of 9 | |
| Price | 8th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling - Cool | 5th of 9 | |
| Wet Braking - Cool | 5th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking - Cool | 5th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling - Cool | 5th of 9 |
2020 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
1st of 6
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 215/60 R16
7th of 11
Best: Snow Braking · 1st
Weakest: Dry Braking · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 11 | |
| Noise | 4th of 11 | |
| Price | 9th of 11 |
2020 Sport Auto All Season tire Test · 225/45 R18
3rd of 7
Best: Snow Handling · 1st
Weakest: Dry Handling · 6th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 7 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 7 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 7 | |
| Noise | 6th of 7 |
2020 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 14
Best: Snow Handling · 4th
Weakest: Noise · 12th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 14 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 14 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 14 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 14 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 14 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 14 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 14 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 14 | |
| Noise | 12th of 14 | |
| Value | 9th of 14 | |
| Wear | 6th of 14 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 5th of 14 |
2020 All Season tire Market Overview - 32 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
8th of 31
Best: Wet Braking · 6th
Weakest: Dry Braking · 13th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 13th of 31 |
2020 Tyre Reviews All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
3rd of 9
Best: Straight Aqua · 1st
Weakest: Subj. Comfort · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3rd of 9 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 8th of 9 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Noise | 5th of 9 | |
| Price | 8th of 9 | |
| Rough Noise | 8th of 9 | |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 2nd of 9 |
2020 ADAC SUV All Season tire Test · 235/55 R17
1st of 7
Best: Ice Braking · 1st
Weakest: Dry Braking · 4th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Ice Braking | 1st of 7 |
2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season tire Test · 235/65 R17
3rd of 10
Best: Snow Traction · 1st
Weakest: Price · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 10 | |
| Noise | 4th of 10 | |
| Price | 10th of 10 |
2019 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
4th of 10
Best: Total Cost of Ownership · 1st
Weakest: Straight Aqua · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 10 | |
| Noise | 7th of 10 | |
| Value | 3rd of 10 | |
| Price | 9th of 10 | |
| Wear | 2nd of 10 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 1st of 10 |
2019 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
4th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2019 ACE GTU All Season tire Test · 205/60 R16
1st of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2019 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2019 All Season tire Performance Overview · 225/45 R17
6th of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 31 |
2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV tire Test · 235/55 R19
3rd of 7
Best: Snow Handling · 1st
Weakest: Dry Handling · 5th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 7 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 7 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 7 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 7 | |
| Price | 5th of 7 |
2019 Summer and All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 15
Best: Noise · 9th
Weakest: Wet Handling · 14th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 14th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 12th of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 11th of 15 | |
| Noise | 9th of 15 |
2018 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
1st of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2018 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 195/65 R15
2nd of 10
Best: Straight Aqua · 1st
Weakest: Dry Handling · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 10 | |
| Noise | 8th of 10 | |
| Value | 6th of 10 | |
| Price | 9th of 10 | |
| Wear | 4th of 10 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 2nd of 10 |
2018 ACE All Season and Winter tire Test · 185/65 R15
2nd of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2018 27 All Season tire Shootout · 195/65 R15
5th of 27
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2018 AMS All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 9
Best: Snow Braking · 2nd
Weakest: Price · 7th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 9 | |
| Noise | 4th of 9 | |
| Price | 7th of 9 |
2018 ADAC All Season tire Test · 175/65 R14
2nd of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2018 Gute Fahrt Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
2nd of 12
Best: Straight Aqua · 2nd
Weakest: Wet Braking · 11th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 12 |
2018 AZ Summer AND All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
6th of 9
Best: Rolling Resistance · 2nd
Weakest: Dry Braking · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 9 | |
| Noise | 6th of 9 | |
| Price | 8th of 9 |
All Season vs Winter vs Nordic vs Studded tires · 205/60 R16
1st of 2
Best: Wet Braking · 1st
Weakest: Snow Traction · 2nd
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 2 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 2 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 2 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 2 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 2 | |
| Ice Handling | 2nd of 2 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 2 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 2 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 2 | |
| Ice Traction | 2nd of 2 |
Head-to-head