Continental AllSeasonContact vs Gripmax Status AllClimate: 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 Gripmax Status AllClimate appear in 30 tests, 1 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 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 29 tests.
How the Gripmax Status AllClimate performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 78/100, 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 Continental AllSeasonContact is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Gripmax Status AllClimate still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental AllSeasonContact if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental AllSeasonContact | Gripmax Status AllClimate |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 29 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.4 | 5.6 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2019 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.6 | 77.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental AllSeasonContact
Gripmax Status AllClimate
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental AllSeasonContact | Gripmax Status AllClimate | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.1 6109 | Avg rank 7.0 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.1 152 | Avg rank 6.5 | Gripmax Status AllClimate |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.2 14169 | Avg rank 7.0 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 1.3 21 | No data | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.8 267 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Gripmax Status AllClimate |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.7 1 | No data | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.6 1 | Avg rank 4.0 | Gripmax Status AllClimate |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Gripmax Status AllClimate
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 7.0 for the Gripmax Status AllClimate.
☀️ Dry: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Gripmax Status AllClimate
The Gripmax Status AllClimate wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 7.1 for the Continental AllSeasonContact.
❄️ Snow: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Gripmax Status AllClimate
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 7.0 for the Gripmax Status AllClimate.
🧊 Ice: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Gripmax Status AllClimate
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to no data for the Gripmax Status AllClimate.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Gripmax Status AllClimate
The Gripmax Status AllClimate wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.8 for the Continental AllSeasonContact.
📏 Mileage: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Gripmax Status AllClimate
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to no data for the Gripmax Status AllClimate.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Gripmax Status AllClimate
The Gripmax Status AllClimate wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 8.6 for the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental AllSeasonContact or Gripmax Status AllClimate?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact ranks higher on average than the Gripmax Status AllClimate.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Gripmax Status AllClimate 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 Gripmax Status AllClimate 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 Gripmax Status AllClimate.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental AllSeasonContact appears in 29 independent tests, Gripmax Status AllClimate in 1, with 1 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 →