Comparison: Continental AllSeasonContact vs. Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
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Today, we are comparing the Continental AllSeasonContact and the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
The Continental AllSeasonContact, manufactured in Slovakia, Czech Republic, and France, shines in tests for its good handling in both wet and dry conditions, complimented by its excellent snow-braking capabilities. Comfort and dry handling are also among its best features, according to Autoklub. However, it has been noted to fall short in cases of high internal noise, weak snow traction, and extended dry braking. While Continental didn't release a newer version of this tyre yet, it got a solid rating of 72% in our own measure.
On the other hand, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO, made in Hungary, and Italy, stands out for its excellent grip, as well as its dry braking and aquaplaning resistance - helped by the lowest rolling resistance on test. Wet braking and dry handling were also noted as some of its best features. However, its performance on snow has been critiqued. It has the longest braking, lowest traction, and most difficult snow handling lap - paired with highest internal noise. Nevertheless, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO notched up a rating of 71% from us.
While tyre comparison tests may vary due to differences in test conditions, according to Autobild, both tyres had their strong suits, securing positions as the 7th and 3rd spots in a test of 11 tyres. Meanwhile, in a test conducted by Autoklub, they both ended in the 2nd spot in a field of 10 tyres, with AllseasonContact showing superior performance in wet circle cornering, comfort, and aquaplaning, while A005 EVO showcased better wet braking capabilities.
In conclusion, the Continental AllSeasonContact scores better in wet and snow-braking scenarios, providing higher comfort. But it should improve on internal noise and dry braking. Whereas the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO is impressive in terms of wet and dry grip, rolling resistance, and dry braking, but could improve in its snow performance and noise levels.
Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
Worst rating in test
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow traction
Snow cornering
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
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Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
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| Continental AllSeasonContact Rating: Recommended | 1 | ||||||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | 1 | ||||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | 102.7 | 104,8 | 104,5 | 102,7 | |||
| Continental AllSeasonContact | 101,8 | 104,7 | 101,1 | 100,6 | |||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | 101,8 | 104,8 | 102,5 | 99,2 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 39,9 | 44,4 | |||||
| Continental AllSeasonContact | 45,8 | 48,9 | |||||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | 41,4 | 44,4 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1- | 1 | |||
| Continental AllSeasonContact Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 3+ | 1- | 3 | |||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Rating: Conditionally recommended | 2+ | 2 | 3 | 2- | |||
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| Name | Winter | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 63 | 64 | 46 | 19 | 9 | ||
| Continental AllSeasonContact Rating: Recommended | 57 | 60 | 42 | 18 | 7 | ||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Rating: Conditionally recommended | 28 | 64 | 44 | 18 | 8 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Continental AllSeasonContact Rating: Good | 2+ | 2- | 1- | ||||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2+ | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Wear | ||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 2+ | 1 | 1 | ||
| Continental AllSeasonContact Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2 | 2+ | 2+ | 2 | ||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2+ | 2 | 2 | 3+ | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 37,6 | 50 | |||||
| Continental AllSeasonContact | 42,3 | 53 | |||||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | 41,4 | 52,9 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Continental AllSeasonContact Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2- | 1 | ||||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 2+ | 2 | ||||
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| Continental AllSeasonContact Rating: Very good | |||||||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Rating: Good + | |||||||
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