Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Continental AllSeasonContact
- TR Score
- 8.6/10
- Owners say
- 73% · 46
- TR Score
- 8.7/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 44
In the 13 independent tests that ran both tires, the Continental AllSeasonContact finished ahead 9 times and the Weather Control A005 EVO 4 times. The Weather Control A005 EVO stopped 4.6% shorter in the dry; the AllSeasonContact lasted 11.5% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO for mild climates with infrequent snow, prioritizing the shortest dry and shallow-wet stops and a sharper steering feel. Choose Continental AllSeasonContact for regions with regular winter conditions or heavy rain, prioritizing snow safety, aquaplaning resistance, and balanced year-round performance.
Where the Weather Control A005 EVO is stronger
- Best-in-test trend for dry braking (13/13 category wins) and very short warm-wet braking
- Agile, direct steering with strong dry handling feel
- Often competitive price with good comfort and rolling refinement
Where the AllSeasonContact is stronger
- Outstanding winter performance (wins in snow braking and handling across tests)
- Strong aquaplaning resistance and safer behavior in heavy rain
- Balanced, predictable handling with low rolling resistance in many tests
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.
Weather Control A005 EVO vs AllSeasonContact at a glance
| Category | Weather Control A005 EVO | Gap | AllSeasonContact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared tests won13 shared tests | 4 | 9 | |
| Dry25 measurements | 21 | The Weather Control A005 EVO stopped 4.6% shorter in the dry (13 tests) | 3 |
| Wet46 measurements | 23 | The Weather Control A005 EVO stopped 2.6% shorter in the wet (13 tests) | 22 |
| Snow33 measurements | 1 | The AllSeasonContact was 14.6% quicker in the snow traction test (2 tests) | 32 |
| Comfort12 measurements | 6 | 5 | |
| Value15 measurements | 5 | The AllSeasonContact lasted 11.5% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) | 10 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.6/10 | The AllSeasonContact by 0.1 | 8.7/10 |
| Owner rating46 and 44 reviews | 73% | The AllSeasonContact by 9 points | 82% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 62% | The AllSeasonContact by 18 points | 80% |
| Pricein the 9 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The AllSeasonContact was dearer in 7 of 9 | +6.3% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 82 | 77 sizes made in both | 108 |
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 13 tests, 2020 to 2024
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 | Weather Control A005 EVO | Field | AllSeasonContact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test | P10 of 12 | P4 of 12 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P15 of 15 | P13 of 15 | |
| 2022 All Season Tire Market Overview | P1 of 35 | P8 of 35 | |
| 2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test | P5 of 10 | P4 of 10 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test | P8 of 11 | P3 of 11 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P9 of 16 | P2 of 16 | |
| 2021 All Season Tire Market Overview | P8 of 32 | P10 of 32 | |
| 2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test | P6 of 9 | P3 of 9 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test | P5 of 10 | P4 of 10 | |
| 2021 AZ All Season Tire Test | P5 of 9 | P1 of 9 | |
| 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test | P3 of 11 | P7 of 11 | |
| 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P10 of 14 | P3 of 14 | |
| 2020 All Season Tire Market Overview - 32 Tire Braking Test | P1 of 32 | P8 of 32 |
Performance profile
19 measurements from the 13 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Weather Control A005 EVO
AllSeasonContact
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 90%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 8 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Weather Control A005 EVO
AllSeasonContact
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.
Where owners rate each higher
Weather Control A005 EVO
AllSeasonContact
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Weather Control A005 EVO 73% from 46 reviews and the AllSeasonContact 82% from 44. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
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 | Weather Control A005 EVO | Gap | AllSeasonContact | Wins | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | 4.3% | 130 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 134 | 4.6% | 141 | 13-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 77.3 | 0.1% | 77.2 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 64.94 | 0.3% | 64.8 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 61 | 1.1% | 60.4 | 7-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 151 | 2.6% | 155 | 9-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 136 | 7.1% | 148 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 90.5 | 1.1% | 91.5 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 71.73 | 0.3% | 71.36 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 45.4 | 0.3% | 45.6 | 4-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14.61 | 1.7% | 14.32 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 49.8 | 2.6% | 51.1 | 3-7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 55.6 | 8.3% | 58.9 | 2-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 93 | 6.1% | 87 | 0-10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7.7 | 14.6% | 6.33 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 654 | 5.5% | 684 | 1-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 82.75 | 4.8% | 78.36 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 29.4 | 4.9% | 30.9 | 0-7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 30.25 | 2.8% | 29.41 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12.7 | 15.1% | 14.6 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| scored | = | scored | 0-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 71.03 | 0.3 dB | 71.31 | 6-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16,674 | 0.6% | 16,574 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 27,666 | 11.5% | 30,952 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7.61 | 0.5% | 7.57 | 4-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5.49 | 3.1% | 5.32 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 22 | 2.7% | 21.4 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Weather Control A005 EVO scores 8.6 and the AllSeasonContact 8.7 out of 10.
| Weather Control A005 EVO | Category | AllSeasonContact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | Dry | 50 | ||
| 91 | Wet | 87 | ||
| 56 | Comfort | 28 | ||
| 59 | Value | 72 | ||
| 29 | Snow | 76 | ||
| 16 | Ice | 40 | ||
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
| Weather Control A005 EVO | Category | AllSeasonContact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Dry Grip | 8.2 | ||
| 8.8 | Wet Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 7.6 | Road Feedback | 8.1 | ||
| 7.7 | Handling | 8.3 | ||
| 5.5 | Wear | 7.6 | ||
| 7.6 | Comfort | 8.3 | ||
| 6.5 | Snow Grip | 8.5 | ||
| 5.6 | Ice Grip | 7.8 | ||
Owners rate the Weather Control A005 EVO 73% from 46 reviews and the AllSeasonContact 82% from 44. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
- 73%from 46 reviews
- 62%would buy again
- 372,134 milesdriven by reviewers
Overall, drivers report that the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO delivers strong wet grip and aquaplaning resistance with a comfortable, confidence-inspiring ride, often feeling secure in cold-wet conditions and adequate in light snow. However, many note rapid wear and a marked drop-off in performance (especially wet grip) and rising noise as the tread wears. A subset also report tread block damage or delamination and a soft, somewhat vague steering feel. If you prioritize wet safety and comfort and accept shorter tread life, it can be a solid choice.
- excellent wet grip
- strong aquaplaning resistance
- comfortable/quiet ride
- secure handling in cold/wet
- rapid tread wear/short longevity
- performance and wet grip deteriorate noticeably as they wear
- increased road noise with mileage
Summarised by AI from 43 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 46 Weather Control A005 EVO reviewsThese tires have been fitted to my Toyota Rav4 for the last few years.
I choose Bridgestones over the Cross climates for the comfort, wet performance and lower rolling resistance.
Good-
Assured in the wet and dry, very comfortable, not found the limit of grip yet.
Bad-
Tires started cracking around the tread blocks within 12months, louder than expected on the road, snow performance best described as lacking (short of what I'd expected).
Verdict-
Wouldn't buy again, would pick quieter tires next time with better cold weather performance.
Continental AllSeasonContact
- 82%from 44 reviews
- 80%would buy again
- 757,711 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Continental AllSeasonContact well overall, with most highlighting strong wet grip and confident snow traction as its key strengths. A sizeable minority also note it is quieter than expected for an all-season tire, with decent comfort and dry grip for everyday driving. The main mixed area is tread life: many report long mileage, but around one in six owners feel wear can be disappointing in hotter conditions. A small number also report punctures, though this is far from a majority view.
- Strong wet grip and reassuring wet-road confidence
- Excellent traction on snow
- Low road noise for an all-season tire
- Good dry grip for normal road driving
- Tread life can be mediocre for some drivers
- Puncture resistance reported as poor by a small minority
- Dry braking feels inconsistent to some
Summarised by AI from 39 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 44 AllSeasonContact reviewsOverall very happy with the performance and the grip especially in wet and winter conditions. In the summer when temperatures are quite high, the tires seem to feel like a cheaper B-brand all season tire with mushy performance especially when cornering at higher speeds. Unfortunately I've had one puncture on the rear, which could have been due to bad road conditions in the south of France but I still find it quiet strange to have the tire so damaged after off-roading on little dusty roads, my GT Radial and Bridgestone's never had this issue. The tires seem to have very little wear after 21000 miles, I think they could easily last another 20000 but I'm probably going to replace them by Michelin's next year.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 82 sizes of the Weather Control A005 EVO and 108 of the AllSeasonContact, 77 of them made in both.
| Category | Weather Control A005 EVO | AllSeasonContact |
|---|---|---|
| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 82 sizes, 15 to 21 inch | 108 sizes, 13 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 77 sizes 175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/50 R15195/55 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15205/65 R15185/55 R16195/45 R16195/55 R16and 65 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A94%B4%C3% | B98%C2% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C86%B7%A6% | B59%C32%A8%D1%E1% |
| EU label noise | 70-72 dB B99%A1% | 70-73 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 109 of 109 | 191 of 191 |
| On the market since | 2020 | 2017 |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 (2018) | - |
| Replaced by | Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 |
| Price in the shared tests | The AllSeasonContact was the dearer tire in 7 of the 9 tests that listed prices, by 6.3% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
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.
Two proven premium all-season tourers, Bridgestone's Weather Control A005 EVO and Continental's AllSeasonContact, take very different routes to year-round versatility. Across 13 shared tests, the Bridgestone repeatedly tops dry and warm-wet braking charts and feels agile with direct steering, while the Continental consistently rises in snow and deep-water scenarios and tends to place higher overall.
If you drive mostly in temperate, low-snow regions, the A005 EVO's class-leading dry and often wet stopping distances stand out. If winter grip, aquaplaning safety and efficiency matter more, the AllSeasonContact's balanced performance and frequent podiums in independent tests make a strong case.
Conclusion
Patterns are clear: Bridgestone dominates dry braking in every shared result (13/13) and often wins wet braking in shallower water, translating to strong confidence in mild climates. Continental counters with markedly better snow capability (clean sweep in snow braking and handling categories) and superior aquaplaning resistance in most tests, which is decisive where winters bite or rain is heavy.
Value splits by use case. The Bridgestone is frequently cheaper on test, comfortable, and delivers short stops with good rolling comfort-ideal for urban/suburban drivers with rare snowfall. The Continental typically ranks higher overall thanks to its wet-snow balance, lower rolling resistance in many tests, and solid aquaplaning margins-suited to mixed or cold climates. The practical takeaway: pick Bridgestone for milder weather performance and crisp road feel; pick Continental for all-weather security when conditions turn wintry or waterlogged.
Weather Control A005 EVO vs AllSeasonContact: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO or the Continental AllSeasonContact the better tire?
In the 13 independent tests that ran both tires, the Continental AllSeasonContact finished ahead 9 times and the Weather Control A005 EVO 4 times. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Weather Control A005 EVO scores 8.6 and the AllSeasonContact 8.7 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Weather Control A005 EVO or the AllSeasonContact?
The Weather Control A005 EVO led 23 of the 46 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.6% shorter in the wet across 13 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Weather Control A005 EVO led 21 of the 25 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.6% shorter in the dry across 13 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The AllSeasonContact led 32 of the 33 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it was 14.6% quicker in the snow traction test across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The AllSeasonContact lasted 11.5% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) and had 0.5% lower rolling resistance (10 tests). Owners rate wear 5.5/10 for the Weather Control A005 EVO and 7.6/10 for the AllSeasonContact.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 7.6/10 for the Weather Control A005 EVO and 8.3/10 for the AllSeasonContact.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Weather Control A005 EVO 73% from 46 reviews and the AllSeasonContact 82% from 44. 62% of Weather Control A005 EVO owners would buy it again, against 80% for the AllSeasonContact.
Which is more expensive?
In the 9 tests that listed prices, the AllSeasonContact was the dearer tire in 7 of them, by 6.3% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Weather Control A005 EVO is made in 82 sizes (15 to 21 inch) and the AllSeasonContact in 108 (13 to 20 inch). 77 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Weather Control A005 EVO is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the AllSeasonContact B and B.
Which is the newer tire?
The Weather Control A005 EVO is the newer design: it reached the market in 2020, the AllSeasonContact in 2017. The Weather Control A005 EVO replaced the Bridgestone Weather Control A005.
More comparisons with these tires
vs 
Continental AllSeasonContact vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
1-10 in 11 shared tests
vs 
Continental AllSeasonContact vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
5-11 in 16 shared tests
vs
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
1-8 in 9 shared tests
vs 
Continental AllSeasonContact vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
11-8 in 19 shared tests
vs
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
2-9 in 12 shared tests
vs 
Continental AllSeasonContact vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
5-2 in 7 shared tests
vs
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
4-3 in 7 shared tests
vs 
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Vredestein Quatrac
2-6 in 8 shared tests
Every Bridgestone vs Continental test → All comparisons → Compare three or more tires →
Run either of these?
Your review is the part of this page no test can supply: how the tire wore, how it aged, what it was like in the rain in year three. It takes about five minutes.
Review the Weather Control A005 EVO Review the AllSeasonContact
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.
Discussion