Comparison: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs. Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 vs. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

This head-to-head compares the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 and the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 across independent tyre tests and our lab ratings. Neither model has been replaced yet (no newer direct successor listed), so the comparison reflects the current generations.

Quick snapshot: our scores put the Turanza All Season 6 slightly ahead (90%) versus the AllSeasonContact 2 (88%). Test results show a clear split in strengths: Bridgestone frequently tops long, large-scale wet and aquaplaning-focused tests and is praised for ride comfort, while Continental scores consistently high in snow performance, low rolling resistance and balanced handling.

Summary of test performance

• Wet performance & aquaplaning: Bridgestone is consistently singled out for excellent aquaplaning resistance, wet braking and wet cornering (top positions in AUTOBILD large test and multiple wet-focused sections). Continental also performs well on wet handling and wet braking but is sometimes behind Bridgestone in aquaplaning tests.


• Dry handling & braking: Both tyres show strong dry behaviour; Bridgestone scores very well for short dry braking and agile handling, while Continental is praised for direct steering and good dry reserves in several tests.


• Winter & snow: Continental is the stronger winter performer—regularly the best or top-ranked for snow traction, snow handling and cornering. Bridgestone is clearly weaker on snow, frequently noted as “below the winter leader” though still far better than a summer tyre.


• Comfort, noise & rolling resistance: Bridgestone often wins for ride comfort and competitive pricing among “good” results. Continental stands out for low rolling resistance and low noise, contributing to fuel economy and long-term wear advantages in test reports.


• Overall test ranks: Across major magazines, positions vary—Continental often ranks 1–3 (strong in Autoexpress, Autobild subsets, ACE, Autozeitung) while Bridgestone achieves several top positions in larger Autobild tests and Aftonbladet, and wins in AUTOBILD’s 37-tyre comparison.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Continental AllSeasonContact 2
  Strengths: excellent snow and ice grip, low rolling resistance (fuel economy), quiet ride, balanced wet and dry handling. Weaknesses: slightly higher price, some tests note average aquaplaning reserves and a tendency toward understeer in aggressive driving.


• Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
  Strengths: superb wet performance and aquaplaning resistance, short wet & dry braking distances, top ride comfort and competitive value. Weaknesses: weaker snow performance relative to the Continental test leader, and average rolling resistance in some reports.

Verdict
Both tyres are top-tier all-season choices. If your priority is winter confidence, low fuel consumption and a quiet tyre, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is the better pick. If you mainly want the safest possible wet-weather behaviour, strong aquaplaning resistance and outstanding ride comfort at competitive cost, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 nudges ahead. Overall test results and our ratings give a slight edge to Bridgestone (90% vs 88%), but the right choice depends on whether you value winter traction or wet-weather dominance.

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