Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Linglong Grip Master 4S
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 83% · 70
- TR Score
- 8.5/10
- Owners say
- -
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 finished ahead 3 times and the Grip Master 4S once. The AllSeasonContact 2 stopped 10.1% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Continental AllSeasonContact 2 for safety-first all-season use, frequent rain/snow, and efficiency. Choose Linglong Grip Master 4S if budget is tight, conditions are mostly mild and dry, and you prioritize upfront cost over wet/snow reserves.
Where the AllSeasonContact 2 is stronger
- Class-leading wet performance: 10-14% shorter wet braking in multiple tests
- Strong snow capability across braking, traction, and handling
- Lower rolling resistance and slightly better fuel consumption
Where the Grip Master 4S is stronger
- Excellent dry braking in 2025 size (38.2 m, +7.95% vs Continental)
- Competitive comfort and high mileage potential
- Lower purchase price and strong value proposition
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
AllSeasonContact 2 vs Grip Master 4S at a glance
| Category | AllSeasonContact 2 | Gap | Grip Master 4S |
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| Shared tests won4 shared tests | 3 | 1 | |
| Dry5 measurements | 4 | The AllSeasonContact 2 stopped 1.2% shorter in the dry (4 tests) | 1 |
| Wet8 measurements | 8 | The AllSeasonContact 2 stopped 10.1% shorter in the wet (4 tests) | 0 |
| Snow4 measurements | 4 | 0 | |
| Comfort1 measurement | 0 | Level between the two. | 0 |
| Value4 measurements | 3 | 1 | |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | The AllSeasonContact 2 by 1.0 | 8.5/10 |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 140 | 24 sizes made in both | 32 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 4 tests, 2023 to 2025
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | AllSeasonContact 2 | Field | Grip Master 4S |
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| 2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking Test | P7 of 30 | P4 of 30 | |
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P2 of 15 | P15 of 15 | |
| 2024 All Season Tire Market Overview | P3 of 37 | P14 of 37 | |
| 2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout | P5 of 35 | P20 of 35 |
Performance profile
16 measurements from the 4 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
AllSeasonContact 2
Grip Master 4S
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 85%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow.
Where each scores higher
AllSeasonContact 2
Grip Master 4S
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | AllSeasonContact 2 | Gap | Grip Master 4S | Wins | ||||||||||||||||
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| 133 | 1.2% | 131 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 58.4 | 0.3% | 58.2 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 162 | 10.1% | 181 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 46.8 | 8.3% | 43.2 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 11.4 | 6.9% | 12.25 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 45.3 | 2.7% | 44.1 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 10 | 5.2% | 9.5 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 80 | 4.7% | 84 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 600 | 5.5% | 568 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 34.4 | 7.4% | 32.1 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 13.6 | 6.1% | 12.9 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 72 | = | 72 | 0-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 30,652 | 0.1% | 30,634 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 7.53 | 20.3% | 9.45 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 4.81 | 2.4% | 4.93 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 791 | 13.5% | 684 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the AllSeasonContact 2 scores 9.5 and the Grip Master 4S 8.5 out of 10.
| AllSeasonContact 2 | Category | Grip Master 4S | ||
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| 87 | Dry | 78 | ||
| 94 | Wet | 48 | ||
| 83 | Comfort | 90 | ||
| 74 | Value | 46 | ||
| 84 | Snow | 46 | ||
| 42 | Ice | - | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| AllSeasonContact 2 | Category | Grip Master 4S | ||
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| 8.4 | Dry Grip | - | ||
| 8.7 | Wet Grip | - | ||
| 8 | Road Feedback | - | ||
| 8 | Handling | - | ||
| 7.9 | Wear | - | ||
| 8.9 | Comfort | - | ||
| 8.3 | Snow Grip | - | ||
| 7.7 | Ice Grip | - | ||
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews; the Grip Master 4S has no owner reviews yet. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
- 83%from 70 reviews
- 82%would buy again
- 667,287 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 highly overall (81% average), most often praising its smooth, comfortable ride and low noise levels, alongside very strong wet grip that inspires confidence. Dry grip is also widely viewed as secure and predictable, and around one in five owners report it coping well in snow for an all-season. The main recurring drawback is steering feel: around one in four owners describe softer, less immediate response, and tread life feedback is mixed, with a noticeable minority reporting faster-than-expected wear.
- Noticeably smoother, more comfortable ride
- Low cabin noise and a refined drive
- Excellent wet grip and confidence in the rain
- Strong dry grip and traction under acceleration
- Steering feels soft or delayed, with a dead spot for some drivers
- Tread life reports are inconsistent, with some seeing faster wear
- Handling can feel less sharp than expected in the dry
Summarised by AI from 61 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 70 AllSeasonContact 2 reviewsI chose XL-rated tires because I tend to drive a bit faster, and they provide better stability with less sidewall flex. I use them only during the winter, and they've been excellent. They are no noisier than winter tires, and in my experience they perform better in about 90% of winter conditions. The only exception is deep snow, where proper winter tires still have an advantage, although these tires handle it quite well too.
Linglong Grip Master 4S
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Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 140 sizes of the AllSeasonContact 2 and 32 of the Grip Master 4S, 24 of them made in both.
| Category | AllSeasonContact 2 | Grip Master 4S |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 140 sizes, 15 to 22 inch | 32 sizes, 13 to 19 inch |
| Made in both | 24 sizes 175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15195/45 R16195/55 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16and 12 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B98%C2% | B84%C16% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B75%C20%A4%D1% | D53%C47% |
| EU label noise | 70-73 dB B97%A3% | 68-72 dB A84%B16% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 248 of 248 | 32 of 32 |
| On the market since | - | 2022 |
| Replaced | Continental AllSeasonContact (2017) | - |
| Replaced by | - | Linglong Sport Master 4S |
| Awards | Highly Recommended: Best All Season Tires (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Recommended: Best All Season Tires for SUVs (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: All-Season SUV Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2026/27) | - |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This head-to-head pits Continental's premium AllSeasonContact 2 against Linglong's value-focused Grip Master 4S-two all-season touring options with very different priorities. Across four shared professional tests from 2023-2025, the Continental consistently ranks near the top (as high as 2/17 and 3/37), while the Linglong hovers mid-pack to lower (14/37 to 20/35), with one standout showing in a pure braking shootout.
The pattern is clear: Continental delivers balanced, high safety margins in wet and snow with strong efficiency; Linglong counters with sharper dry braking in one size and compelling purchase value. If you drive year-round in mixed weather or prioritize safety on wet/snow, the Continental sets the benchmark; if budget and basic dry-road duties dominate, Linglong makes a case.
Conclusion
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is the more complete tire: it wins every wet and snow category across shared tests, posts shorter wet stops by 10-14% in multiple evaluations, and adds lower rolling resistance and slightly better fuel use. Its dry performance is stable and competitive, and overall rankings are consistently high. The trade-off is price.
Linglong Grip Master 4S offers strong value and respectable comfort and mileage, with an eye-catching dry braking win in the 2025 braking test (38.2 m vs 41.5 m). However, it trails meaningfully on wet grip, aquaplaning reserves, and all snow metrics-areas that matter most for year-round safety. If cost is paramount and you mainly drive in mild, dry conditions, Linglong works; for balanced safety in real-world all-season weather, Continental is the confident recommendation.
AllSeasonContact 2 vs Grip Master 4S: your questions
Is the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 or the Linglong Grip Master 4S the better tire?
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tires, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 finished ahead 3 times and the Grip Master 4S once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the AllSeasonContact 2 scores 9.5 and the Grip Master 4S 8.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the AllSeasonContact 2 or the Grip Master 4S?
The AllSeasonContact 2 led 8 of the 8 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 10.1% shorter in the wet across 4 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The AllSeasonContact 2 led 4 of the 5 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.2% shorter in the dry across 4 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The AllSeasonContact 2 led 4 of the 4 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews; the Grip Master 4S has no owner reviews yet.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The AllSeasonContact 2 is made in 140 sizes (15 to 22 inch) and the Grip Master 4S in 32 (13 to 19 inch). 24 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the AllSeasonContact 2 is graded B for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Grip Master 4S B and D.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.
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