Comparison: Ceat 4 SeasonDrive vs. Continental AllSeasonContact 2

In direct comparison Ceat 4 SeasonDrive vs Continental AllSeasonContact 2, test results and expert summaries show a clear leader. Our aggregated score gives the Ceat a 45% rating and the Continental an impressive 86% rating. You can read each tyre's page here: Ceat 4 SeasonDrive and Continental AllSeasonContact 2. Manufacturer pages: Ceat and Continental.

No model in this comparison has a documented successor replacing it in our data set — neither tyre is listed as replaced.

Summary of independent tests

• Autobild: the Ceat finished 15th of 16, while the Continental placed 2nd. This single test alone demonstrates a large performance gap in real-world evaluations.


• Autobild test notes (2018/2023) repeat consistent patterns: the Ceat scores for economy and comfort, while the Continental scores across wet, snow and noise performance.

Ceat 4 SeasonDrive — strengths

• Good mileage and high wear life for the price point.


• Low rolling noise — comfortable and quiet on long drives.


• Attractive budget value for drivers prioritizing cost.

• Poor winter performance: tests report limited lateral guidance on snow and reduced traction.


• Longer braking distances on wet surfaces, which raises safety concerns in rainy conditions.


• Low overall test position (15/16) and modest 45% rating indicate it is not competitive with premium all-season tyres.

Continental AllSeasonContact 2 — strengths

• Excellent all-round performance: convincing winter qualities, reliable snow traction and confident handling.


• Short wet braking distances and dynamic handling make it safer in mixed weather.


• Low exterior noise and high mileage — premium comfort and longevity.

• Minor tendency to understeer under aggressive cornering, noted in tests — typical for many touring all-season tyres adjusting for safety and stability.

Head-to-head verdict
Across the available tests, including Autobild, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 outperforms the Ceat 4 SeasonDrive in nearly every safety- and performance-related category: wet braking, snow handling, noise and longevity. The Continental’s 86% rating and 2nd place test finish represent consistent top-tier behavior for a modern all-season tyre. The Ceat delivers good value, quiet ride and acceptable wear for cost-conscious drivers, but its limited winter traction and longer braking on wet roads push it toward the budget/entry-level category rather than a true all-season contender.

Recommendation: if you need a reliable all-season tyre that performs strongly in wet and winter conditions and ranks well in independent tests, choose the Continental AllSeasonContact 2. If price and quiet mileage are your primary concerns and you accept compromises in snow and wet braking, the Ceat 4 SeasonDrive is a budget option — but expect lower test placements and more limited safety margins in adverse conditions.