Continental AllSeasonContact vs Royal-Black Royal AS II: 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 Royal-Black Royal AS II 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 wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 29 tests.
How the Royal-Black Royal AS II 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 and Royal-Black Royal AS II 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 Royal-Black Royal AS II's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Continental AllSeasonContact | Royal-Black Royal AS II |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 29 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.4 | 29.7 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.6 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Continental AllSeasonContact
Royal-Black Royal AS II
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental AllSeasonContact | Royal-Black Royal AS II | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.1 6109 | Avg rank 37.0 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.1 152 | Avg rank 33.0 | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.2 14169 | No data | Continental AllSeasonContact |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 1.3 21 | No data | 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 | No data | Continental AllSeasonContact |
💧 Wet: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Royal-Black Royal AS II
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 37.0 for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
☀️ Dry: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Royal-Black Royal AS II
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to 33.0 for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
❄️ Snow: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Royal-Black Royal AS II
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
🧊 Ice: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Royal-Black Royal AS II
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Royal-Black Royal AS II
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
📏 Mileage: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Royal-Black Royal AS II
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental AllSeasonContact vs Royal-Black Royal AS II
The Continental AllSeasonContact wins this category with an average rank of 8.6, compared to no data for the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental AllSeasonContact or Royal-Black Royal AS II?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact ranks higher on average than the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental AllSeasonContact averages a better dry-braking rank than the Royal-Black Royal AS II 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 Royal-Black Royal AS II.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental AllSeasonContact shows better mileage performance than the Royal-Black Royal AS II.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental AllSeasonContact appears in 29 independent tests, Royal-Black Royal AS II 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 →
