Tests 76 · 28 tests Owners 69 · 2,378 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 19 in 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 (wet handling)
“Conti allseason contact harsh and noisy”
Avon ZT5 looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.
Head-to-head
Updated
Continental AllSeasonContact vs Avon ZT5 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 28 + 0 road tests and 2,378 + 29 owner reviews. How we score
AllSeasonContact is ahead, 73–61
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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68
Dry
AllSeasonContact +662Why this score
Source AllSeasonContact ZT5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 28 / – tests 69 ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 66 60 AllSeasonContact: 60% × 69.2 + 40% × 66 = 68
ZT5: 60% × 64.5 (est.) + 40% × 59.5 = 62
No road tests of dry for ZT5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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83
Wet
AllSeasonContact +2162Why this score
Source AllSeasonContact ZT5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 28 / – tests 87 ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 76 59 AllSeasonContact: 60% × 87.4 + 40% × 75.9 = 83
ZT5: 60% × 64.2 (est.) + 40% × 58.7 = 62
No road tests of wet for ZT5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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82
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source AllSeasonContact ZT5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 22 / – tests 88 – Reviews found online 71 – AllSeasonContact: 60% × 88.4 + 40% × 71.2 = 82
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70
Comfort
AllSeasonContact +961Why this score
Source AllSeasonContact ZT5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / – tests 71 ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 69 58 AllSeasonContact: 40% × 71.3 + 60% × 68.8 = 70
ZT5: 40% × 66.5 (est.) + 60% × 57.5 = 61
No road tests of comfort for ZT5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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63
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source AllSeasonContact ZT5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 21 / – tests 61 – Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) – AllSeasonContact: 60% × 61.2 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 63
No owner ratings of noise for AllSeasonContact. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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68
Treadwear
AllSeasonContact +761Why this score
Source AllSeasonContact ZT5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / – tests 71 ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 65 58 AllSeasonContact: 60% × 70.9 + 40% × 64.5 = 68
ZT5: 60% × 63.6 (est.) + 40% × 58.2 = 61
No road tests of treadwear for ZT5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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72
Handling (owners)
AllSeasonContact +1854Why this score
Source AllSeasonContact ZT5 Reviews found online 72 54 -
88
Efficiency
No comparison–Why this score
Source AllSeasonContact ZT5 Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / – tests 88 –
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental AllSeasonContact | Avon ZT5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 61 |
| Dry | 68 | 62 |
| Wet | 83 | 62 |
| Snow | 82 | – |
| Comfort | 70 | 61 |
| Noise | 63 | – |
| Treadwear | 68 | 61 |
| Handling (owners) | 72 | 54 |
| Efficiency | 88 | – |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Recomputed
Headline score
73
/ 100
AllSeasonContact
61
/ 100
ZT5
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | AllSeasonContact | ZT5 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #3/7 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | #44/52 2015 Market Overview - Braking Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A AllSeasonContact
Pros
- Exceptional wet and snow traction
- Predictable and stable handling characteristics
- High level of ride comfort and cabin refinement
Cons
- Accelerated tread wear in high-temperature summer conditions
- Occasional reports of road noise or specific frequency whining
- Mixed feedback on dry-road performance during extreme heat
Tire B ZT5
Pros
- High value for money and competitive pricing
- Excellent tread life for many users
- Comfortable ride quality and low road noise
Cons
- Reported lack of grip in wet conditions
- Significant 'tramlining' and steering instability on uneven surfaces
- Inconsistent performance leading to safety concerns for some drivers
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Mixed
Continental AllSeasonContact
Community opinion on the Continental AllSeasonContact is generally positive regarding its winter and wet weather performance, but mixed when it comes to noise, ride harshness, and wear characteristics. Users appreciate its strong snow and rain capabilities compared to competitors, though some note drawbacks such as increased road noise or stiffness over time, particularly for XL-rated variants. Additionally, availability is primarily focused in Europe, making it a well-regarded option overseas while being largely absent in North America.
bobistheoilguy.com
·2018-07-06
“Originally Posted By: UG_Passat .... Nexen beats out Michelin, Continental, Goodyear and Nokian Surprise loser, is Michelin. Test winner: Nexen N blue 4 Season To solve the goal conflicts succeeds in the test the Nexen N blue 4 Season best. With good performances on wet and ice, the Korean tire on dry and snow-covered road is a bit weaker, but still acceptable. The new AllSeasonContact from Conti , on the other hand, solves the classic conflict of objectives of wetness vs. Snow very well - but at the expense of performance on dry roads. On dry land, the next-ranked Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 and Nokian Wheatherproof are also showing weaknesses. With the exception of the Firestone (worst dry and wet performance), all tires behind it ride on snow only below average - even the most expensive model in the test, the low- wear CrossClimate from Michelin LOL, I am waiting 25 years for ADAC to test tires after 20k. This is not first time ADAC has "surprise" winner.”
r/dkbiler
·2 upvotes ·2026-02-11
“Jeg har kørt udenmærket på dem på denne vej i min yaris, så længe jeg kører efter forholdene. Sad dog fast i dyb sne ved min indkørsel, som jeg burde have skovlet. Jeg skovlede den fri med 4-5 spader, og kørte så videre uden problemer. Ellers kun mistet grebet én gang på sort is med for meget fart. (kun slinger kørsel omrking 100m, fik kontrol igen). Edit: jeg ser lige at det er Continental AllSeasonContact jeg har, ikke 2.”
r/AutomobileRO
·1 upvote ·2025-05-26
“Ai presupune ca au remediat sau imbunatatit ceva la allseason 2 dar exact acelasi tip de uzura am observat si eu la Continental Allseason Contact 1. Nu le-am luat din magazin, le-am luat de la cineva care pretinde ca au fost folosite maxim 2000km, aveau DOT sfarsit de 2022 si adancime profil 6.5-7mm. N-am fost atent daca erau asa de cand le-am luat poate daca observam le evitam, dar dupa nici 2 luni de folosire (sub 1000km) cand am verificat presiunea din roti cu o ocazie am observat si eu exact acelas tip de uzura. Am zis ca iau continental ca-s mai premium si n-am treaba multi ani, pentru ca si asa fac sub 6000km pe an. Daca stiam mai puneam cateva sute de lei si luam hankook sau nexen cu DOT 2024.”
Top themes
#Winter and snow grip#Wet weather performance#Noise and ride comfort#Tread wear and durability#Comparison with competitors#Regional availability
Based on 15 community posts
Tire B
Avon ZT5
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental AllSeasonContact | B · Avon ZT5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 108 | — |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 20″ | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Continental AllSeasonContact
61
/ 100
Avon ZT5
Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact — better wet, handling and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental AllSeasonContact scores 83 vs 62 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental AllSeasonContact scores 72 vs 54 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental AllSeasonContact scores 70 vs 61 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental AllSeasonContact scores 68 vs 61 on treadwear.
Tire A · Continental AllSeasonContact
Tire B · Avon ZT5
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AllSeasonContact or ZT5?
Which is better in the wet, AllSeasonContact or ZT5?
Continental AllSeasonContact, 83 vs 62 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, AllSeasonContact or ZT5?
Continental AllSeasonContact, 68 vs 62 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, AllSeasonContact or ZT5?
Continental AllSeasonContact, 70 vs 61 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, AllSeasonContact or ZT5?
Continental AllSeasonContact, 68 vs 61 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology