Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs General Altimax 365AW: 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 General Altimax 365AW appear in 22 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 Continental AllSeasonContact 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 19 tests.
How the General Altimax 365AW performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 3 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 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The General Altimax 365AW making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental AllSeasonContact 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the General Altimax 365AW's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | General Altimax 365AW |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 19 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #5 |
| Avg rank | 5.2 | 18.8 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.2 | 81.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
General Altimax 365AW
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | General Altimax 365AW | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.8 101010 | Avg rank 15.7 | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 293 | Avg rank 24.7 | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.6 159 | No data | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.7 11 | No data | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.4 3105 | No data | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 5.0 12 | No data | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.2 1 | No data | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 |
💧 Wet: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs General Altimax 365AW
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 15.7 for the General Altimax 365AW.
☀️ Dry: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs General Altimax 365AW
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 24.7 for the General Altimax 365AW.
❄️ Snow: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs General Altimax 365AW
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to no data for the General Altimax 365AW.
🧊 Ice: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs General Altimax 365AW
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to no data for the General Altimax 365AW.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs General Altimax 365AW
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to no data for the General Altimax 365AW.
📏 Mileage: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs General Altimax 365AW
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the General Altimax 365AW.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs General Altimax 365AW
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.2, compared to no data for the General Altimax 365AW.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental AllSeasonContact 2 or General Altimax 365AW?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 ranks higher on average than the General Altimax 365AW.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the General Altimax 365AW 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 General Altimax 365AW.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 shows better mileage performance than the General Altimax 365AW.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 appears in 19 independent tests, General Altimax 365AW in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
