Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs King-Meiler AS1 KM: 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 King-Meiler AS1 KM appear in 20 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 King-Meiler AS1 KM performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
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 and King-Meiler AS1 KM 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 prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the King-Meiler AS1 KM's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | King-Meiler AS1 KM |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 19 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.2 | 25.3 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2019 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.2 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
King-Meiler AS1 KM
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | King-Meiler AS1 KM | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.8 101010 | Avg rank 31.0 | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 293 | Avg rank 29.0 | 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 King-Meiler AS1 KM
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 31.0 for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
☀️ Dry: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs King-Meiler AS1 KM
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 29.0 for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
❄️ Snow: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs King-Meiler AS1 KM
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to no data for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
🧊 Ice: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs King-Meiler AS1 KM
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to no data for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs King-Meiler AS1 KM
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to no data for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
📏 Mileage: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs King-Meiler AS1 KM
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs King-Meiler AS1 KM
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.2, compared to no data for the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental AllSeasonContact 2 or King-Meiler AS1 KM?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 ranks higher on average than the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the King-Meiler AS1 KM 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 King-Meiler AS1 KM.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 shows better mileage performance than the King-Meiler AS1 KM.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 appears in 19 independent tests, King-Meiler AS1 KM in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
