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    Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Continental PremiumContact 7

    2026 test data · 49 independent tests · 2 head-to-head

    Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Continental PremiumContact 7: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 and Continental PremiumContact 7 appear in 49 tests, 2 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 Continental AllSeasonContact 2 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 19 tests.

    How the Continental PremiumContact 7 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 30 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 PremiumContact 7 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Continental AllSeasonContact 2 if

    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Choose Continental PremiumContact 7 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricContinental AllSeasonContact 2Continental PremiumContact 7
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonSummer
    Tests used1930
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.24.9
    Latest test20262026
    Tire Lab Score91.293.5

    Tire Lab Score

    91.2
    Excellent · All Season
    93.5
    Excellent · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental AllSeasonContact 2Continental PremiumContact 7Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.8
    101010
    Avg rank 4.5
    34109
    Continental PremiumContact 7
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.7
    293
    Avg rank 4.1
    2278
    Continental PremiumContact 7
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 4.6
    159
    Avg rank 6.0
    2
    Continental AllSeasonContact 2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 5.7
    11
    		No data
    Continental AllSeasonContact 2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.4
    3105
    Avg rank 4.9
    10129
    Continental AllSeasonContact 2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 5.0
    12
    Avg rank 5.9
    17
    Continental AllSeasonContact 2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 8.2
    1
    Avg rank 5.9
    263
    Continental PremiumContact 7

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Continental PremiumContact 7

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 4.8 for the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.

    ☀️ Dry: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Continental PremiumContact 7

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 5.7 for the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.

    ❄️ Snow: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Continental PremiumContact 7

    The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 6.0 for the Continental PremiumContact 7.

    🧊 Ice: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Continental PremiumContact 7

    The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to no data for the Continental PremiumContact 7.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Continental PremiumContact 7

    The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 4.9 for the Continental PremiumContact 7.

    📏 Mileage: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Continental PremiumContact 7

    The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.9 for the Continental PremiumContact 7.

    🔋 Efficiency: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Continental PremiumContact 7

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 8.2 for the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Continental AllSeasonContact 2 or Continental PremiumContact 7?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 ranks higher on average than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Continental PremiumContact 7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 ranks better than the Continental PremiumContact 7.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 shows better mileage performance than the Continental PremiumContact 7.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Continental AllSeasonContact 2 appears in 19 independent tests, Continental PremiumContact 7 in 30, with 2 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

    Also compare

    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →