Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs BFGoodrich Advantage All Season: In one corner, we have the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 — the latest evolution of one of Europe’s most trusted and best-selling all-season tires. In the other, the BFGoodrich Advantage All Season, backed by Michelin’s engineering pedigree, the same group behind the legendary CrossClimate 2. It’s Continental’s proven year-round performer versus BFGoodrich’s value-packed contender — who truly owns the all-season crown? Let the battle begin!
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Results: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
Results below were taken from the 2024 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test with a total of 15 tires tested. The graph below shows the comparison between Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs BFGoodrich Advantage All Season based on the relevant performance category. The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 tire was set as a reference hence at the 100% mark.
It’s important to note that for subjective tests, the evaluation was based on average lap speed which is commonly used in magazine tests. The tire size of interest is a 225/50 R17 which is a common tire size for BMW 3 series. You can check out our latest tire size table for more information. The testing vehicle of choice is a BMW 3 series.
Wet
In wet braking, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 stops at 53.6 meters, while the BFGoodrich Advantage All Season takes 59 meters to come to a halt — a 5.4 meter difference, making the Continental shorter by 9%. For wet handling, the Continental holds an average cornering speed of 75.3 km/h compared to 70.6 km/h for the BFGoodrich, a 4.7 km/h gap or about 6% faster. However, in straight-line aquaplaning, the BFGoodrich Advantage All Season slightly edges ahead, resisting aquaplaning at 74.9 km/h versus 72.9 km/h for the Continental — a 2 km/h lead or 3% advantage.
In summary, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 clearly outperforms in wet braking and cornering, making it the better wet-weather tire overall despite a minor aquaplaning trade-off.
Advantage All Season :
- -9% in wet braking
- -6% in wet handling
- +3% in aquaplaning
Snow
In snow braking, the BFGoodrich Advantage All Season stops slightly shorter at 23.8 meters compared to 24.4 meters for the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 — a 0.6 meter difference, giving the BFGoodrich a 3% edge. For snow traction, the BFGoodrich also pulls ahead with a maximum traction force of 2745 N, while the Continental reaches 2668 N — a 77 N difference or about 3% stronger pull. In snow handling, the Continental regains some ground, achieving an average speed of 55.4 km/h versus 54.4 km/h for the BFGoodrich, which is 1 km/h or roughly 2% faster.
In conclusion, BFGoodrich holds a slight edge in snow braking and traction, while Continental leads marginally in handling — a very close snow matchup with BFGoodrich just ahead overall.
Advantage All Season :
- +3% in snow braking
- +3% in snow traction
- -2% in snow handling
Mileage
Both tires deliver nearly identical mileage, with Continental at 49,330 km and BFGoodrich at 49,430 km. However, the Continental shows significantly higher abrasion at 791 grams versus 609 grams for BFGoodrich — a 30% difference. This indicates that the AllSeasonContact 2 likely starts with a deeper tread to achieve similar wear life. Credit goes to Michelin’s high-mileage compound technology, which helps the BFGoodrich maintain low abrasion while still matching Continental in durability.
Advantage All Season :
- ~0% in mileage
- +30% in abrasion
Dry
In dry braking, the BFGoodrich Advantage All Season stops in 38.9 meters, while the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 takes 40 meters — a 1.1 meter shorter stop for BFGoodrich, making it 3% better. For dry handling, BFGoodrich also edges ahead with an average speed of 95.9 km/h compared to 94 km/h for Continental, a 1.9 km/h or 2% advantage.
Advantage All Season :
- +3% in dry braking
- +2% in dry handling
Noise
In terms of exterior noise, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 measures 72 dB, while the BFGoodrich Advantage All Season comes in slightly louder at 72.2 dB — a minimal 0.2 dB difference, or a negligible 0% higher.
Advantage All Season :
- ~0% in exterior noise (+0.2 dB)
Rolling Resistance
In rolling resistance, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 records 7.53 N/kN, while the BFGoodrich Advantage All Season comes in at 7.71 N/kN — a difference of 0.18 N/kN, giving Continental a 2% advantage in efficiency.
Advantage All Season :
- -2% in rolling resistance
Price
For tire size 225/50 R17, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is priced at €145, while the BFGoodrich Advantage All Season costs €124 — making the BFGoodrich 17% cheaper.
Tire size: 225/50 R17
- AllSeasonContact 2 : € 145
- Advantage All Season : € 124
Difference: -17% more cheaper for Advantage All Season
Conclusion
As a tire expert, I’d say the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 stands out with its superior wet grip and lower rolling resistance, making it ideal for safety and efficiency. Meanwhile, the BFGoodrich Advantage All Season delivers better dry performance, strong snow traction, and excellent value at 17% lower cost — a solid choice for balanced, budget-friendly all-season driving.
Dr Edwin Pang