Bridgestone Weather Control A005 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 Bridgestone Weather Control A005 and Continental AllSeasonContact appear in 38 tests, 9 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 Bridgestone Weather Control A005 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 9 tests.
How the Continental AllSeasonContact performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, mileage. 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 Continental AllSeasonContact is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Continental AllSeasonContact if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 9 | 29 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.5 | 89.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental AllSeasonContact
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 | Continental AllSeasonContact | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.3 823 | Avg rank 5.1 6109 | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.9 372 | Avg rank 7.1 152 | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.4 11 | Avg rank 3.2 14169 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Avg rank 1.3 21 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.8 322 | Avg rank 5.8 267 | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.5 | Avg rank 6.7 1 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.5 | Avg rank 8.6 1 | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 9 independent tests:
- 20222022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
- 20202020 ADAC SUV All Season Tyre Test
- 20202020 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test
- 20202020 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
- 20192019 All Season Tyre Performance Overview
- 20192019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test
- 20192019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
- 20192019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test
- 20182018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Continental AllSeasonContact
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 5.1 for the Continental AllSeasonContact.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Continental AllSeasonContact
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 7.1 for the Continental AllSeasonContact.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Continental AllSeasonContact
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 6.4 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Continental AllSeasonContact
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to 2.0 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Continental AllSeasonContact
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.8 for the Continental AllSeasonContact.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Continental AllSeasonContact
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to 8.5 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Continental AllSeasonContact
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 8.6 for the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Weather Control A005 or Continental AllSeasonContact?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 ranks higher on average than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental AllSeasonContact across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 ranks better than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental AllSeasonContact shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 appears in 9 independent tests, Continental AllSeasonContact in 29, with 9 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →