Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S vs Continental AllSeasonContact: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S and Continental AllSeasonContact appear in 30 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Continental AllSeasonContact performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 29 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S and Continental AllSeasonContact are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S | Continental AllSeasonContact |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 1 | 29 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 24.7 | 5.4 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 89.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental AllSeasonContact
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S | Continental AllSeasonContact | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 35.0 | Avg rank 5.1 6109 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 21.0 | Avg rank 7.1 152 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 3.2 14169 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 1.3 21 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 5.8 267 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 6.7 1 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 8.6 1 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
💧 Wet: Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S vs Continental AllSeasonContact
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 35.0 for the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.
☀️ Dry: Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S vs Continental AllSeasonContact
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to 21.0 for the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.
❄️ Snow: Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S vs Continental AllSeasonContact
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to no data for the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.
🧊 Ice: Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S vs Continental AllSeasonContact
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to no data for the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S vs Continental AllSeasonContact
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to no data for the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.
📏 Mileage: Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S vs Continental AllSeasonContact
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to no data for the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.
🔋 Efficiency: Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S vs Continental AllSeasonContact
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 8.6, compared to no data for the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S or Continental AllSeasonContact?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact ranks higher on average than the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental AllSeasonContact averages a better dry-braking rank than the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental AllSeasonContact ranks better than the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental AllSeasonContact shows better mileage performance than the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S appears in 1 independent tests, Continental AllSeasonContact in 29.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
