Comparison: Linglong Grip Master 4S vs. Continental AllSeasonContact 2

Quick comparison: the budget-oriented Linglong Grip Master 4S (our rating: 58%) faces off against the premium Continental AllSeasonContact 2 (our rating: 87%). In independent Autobild tests the Continental consistently ranks near the top (positions 3–5), while the Linglong lands well down the list (positions 14–20 of 35–37 tyres). For manufacturer info see Linglong and Continental.

Test summary — Continental AllSeasonContact 2
Across multiple Autobild test editions (2023–2025) the AllSeasonContact 2 scores as a balanced all‑season performer with particularly strong results in wet and winter conditions. Recurrent positives are wet handling, wet braking, snow traction and low exterior noise, plus good rolling resistance and high mileage. Autobild notes short wet braking distances and confident, dynamic behaviour on snow and ice; main downsides reported are a tendency to understeer in some situations, only average aquaplaning reserves and a higher price point. Overall the tyre is a clear test leader and, as the successor to the older AllSeasonContact model, demonstrates Continental’s engineering focus on safety and refinement.

Strengths

• Excellent wet grip and handling (high test placements for wet tests)


• Strong winter performance — snow traction and cornering


• Low noise and good rolling resistance — economical in use


• High overall test ranking and consistent top‑3 to top‑5 placements

Weaknesses

• Tendency to understeer under pushed driving


• Average aquaplaning reserves (not the best in standing water)


• Higher purchase cost versus budget alternatives

Test summary — Linglong Grip Master 4S
The Linglong Grip Master 4S is positioned as a value option. Autobild test results place it in the lower half of the field (positions around 14–20 of ~35). Test highlights are comfortable ride, good dry handling and attractive price/value, and reports of decent longevity. However, the tyre shows clear weaknesses in wet and snowy conditions: weak braking and traction on wet and snow, limited aquaplaning safety, and only moderate dynamic reserves when grip becomes critical. In short: fine for dry everyday driving and buyers on a budget, but compromised safety margins in poor weather.

Strengths

• Comfortable ride quality


• Good price-to-performance ratio


• Respectable dry handling and mileage

Weaknesses

• Underperforming on wet and snow in independent tests


• Lower overall safety margins in aquaplaning and wet braking


• Significantly lower overall test rating than premium rivals

Head-to-head verdict
Taken across all test data, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 clearly outperforms the Linglong Grip Master 4S in objective safety and handling metrics — especially in wet and winter tests — and occupies consistently higher positions in Autobild comparisons. The Linglong remains a reasonable budget choice if you prioritise comfort, short‑term cost savings and dry performance, but it cannot match the Continental’s all‑round safety, snow capability and refinement. If you need an all‑season tyre with strong test results overall, choose the Continental; if cost and comfort on dry roads are paramount and you accept trade‑offs in wet/snow safety, the Linglong is an economical compromise.

Note: Neither tyre in this comparison has been superseded in our database; the Continental model shown is the successor to the earlier AllSeasonContact line and is linked above.