Best test result: #1 of 6 in 2024 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test (dry handling)
“My first all-season tires (Continental AllSeasonContact2) Hi everyone, I finally had my all-season tires installed: Continental AllSeasonContact2 235/60 R18 103T. Compared to the factory-equipped Hankook summer tires (in Italy you don’t get all-season ones…) I have to say they’re noticeably quieter. I tested them on the roads of the Dolomites between Belluno and Bolzano, and they performed excellently in rainy/sleety conditions. Let’s hope they last at least 2 years. Read more”
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
Positive
Community opinion on the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is largely positive, with users frequently praising its excellent wet grip, comfort, low rolling resistance, and commendable performance in winter and snow conditions. Comparisons to competitors like the Michelin CrossClimate 2 and Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 highlight debates around noise, longevity, and dry handling, but the Continental generally wins favor for a balanced, quiet, and fuel-efficient daily drive.
#Wet grip and safety#Winter and snow performance#Noise and ride comfort#Fuel efficiency and longevity#Comparison with Michelin CrossClimate 2#Comparison with Pirelli SF3
Based on 56 community posts
Tire B
Michelin CrossClimate 3
Mixed
Community discussions highlight the Michelin CrossClimate 3 and its Sport variant as strong performers in snow, comfort, and longevity, though some users note compromises in wet and dry braking compared to competitors like the Pirelli SF3. A major point of frustration for North American consumers is Michelin's confirmation that the CC3 series is currently unavailable and has no immediate release timeline in the US. Meanwhile, European users discuss availability, sizing challenges, and performance differences between the standard and Sport models.
#North American Availability#Standard vs Sport Variant#Snow and Winter Performance#Wet and Dry Grip#Treadwear and Longevity#Ride Comfort and Noise
Based on 119 community posts
Specs side by side
Attribute
A · Continental AllSeasonContact 2
B · Michelin CrossClimate 3
Category
All Season
All Season
Vehicle type
Passenger Car / Crossover
Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available
138
82
Rim diameters
15″ – 22″
16″ – 22″
Which one should you actually buy?
80
/ 100
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
81
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate 3
Too close to call: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 and Michelin CrossClimate 3 are within 2 points overall. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is stronger on wet and noise. Michelin CrossClimate 3 is stronger on handling, snow and treadwear.
Pick tire BYou enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin CrossClimate 3 scores 87 vs 78 on handling.
Pick tire AYour priority is wet-weather safety
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 scores 88 vs 81 on wet.
Pick tire AYou want a quieter cabin
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 scores 76 vs 69 on noise.
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.
