Continental AllSeasonContact vs Cooper WeatherMaster WSC: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental AllSeasonContact and Cooper WeatherMaster WSC 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 Continental AllSeasonContact performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 29 tests.
How the Cooper WeatherMaster WSC performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.
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 Cooper WeatherMaster WSC is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Continental AllSeasonContact still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Cooper WeatherMaster WSC if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental AllSeasonContact | Cooper WeatherMaster WSC |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 29 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2017 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.6 | 90.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental AllSeasonContact
Cooper WeatherMaster WSC
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental AllSeasonContact | Cooper WeatherMaster WSC | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.1 6109 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Cooper WeatherMaster WSC |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.1 152 | Avg rank 6.0 | Cooper WeatherMaster WSC |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.2 14169 | Avg rank 5.0 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 1.3 21 | Avg rank 9.0 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.8 267 | No data | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.7 1 | No data | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.6 1 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Cooper WeatherMaster WSC |
💧 Wet: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Cooper WeatherMaster WSC
The Cooper WeatherMaster WSC wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.1 for the Continental AllSeasonContact.
☀️ Dry: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Cooper WeatherMaster WSC
The Cooper WeatherMaster WSC wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.1 for the Continental AllSeasonContact.
❄️ Snow: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Cooper WeatherMaster WSC
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 5.0 for the Cooper WeatherMaster WSC.
🧊 Ice: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Cooper WeatherMaster WSC
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to 9.0 for the Cooper WeatherMaster WSC.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Cooper WeatherMaster WSC
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to no data for the Cooper WeatherMaster WSC.
📏 Mileage: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Cooper WeatherMaster WSC
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to no data for the Cooper WeatherMaster WSC.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Cooper WeatherMaster WSC
The Cooper WeatherMaster WSC wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 8.6 for the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental AllSeasonContact or Cooper WeatherMaster WSC?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Cooper WeatherMaster WSC ranks higher on average than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Cooper WeatherMaster WSC 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 Continental AllSeasonContact ranks better than the Cooper WeatherMaster WSC.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental AllSeasonContact shows better mileage performance than the Cooper WeatherMaster WSC.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental AllSeasonContact appears in 29 independent tests, Cooper WeatherMaster WSC 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 →