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1. Continental AllSeasonContact Premium2. Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 Upper-middle
Comparison: Continental AllSeasonContact vs. Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
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| Dimensions | R13 - R20 | R14 - R22 | |
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When it comes to versatility in changing weather conditions, all-round tyres are the way to go. Let's compare two outstanding examples of this tyre class: the Continental AllSeasonContact and the Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21.
The Continental AllSeasonContact shows an impressive performance, with a solid overall rating of 76%. This model is produced in several countries: Slovakia, Czech Republic, and France. In Autoklub CR's test, it came number 1 out of 7 tyres, showcasing its strength in aquaplaning resistance (both cross and longitudinal) and comfort. Meanwhile, in Autobild's trials, it secured the 6th position out of an exhaustive list of 31 tyres, displaying excellent snow cornering and traction capacities alongside a highly efficient rolling resistance.
The Autobild 2020 report gave the Continental AllSeasonContact high praise, acknowledging its status as a convincing, all-round talent with top winter qualities and exceptional aquaplaning properties. It also highlighted its precise steering behavior, high mileage, and fuel-saving rolling resistance. Unfortunately, no drawbacks from using this tyre were reported.
Moving onto the Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21, with an overall rating of 24%, it may have seemingly underperformed in comparison. Its test results from Autoklub CR showed it ranked 5th out of 7 tyres, but it had its strengths in comfort and snow acceleration. In Autobild's evaluation, out of the 31 tyres, it managed a modest position of 15.
A comprehensive review of the Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 reveals the tyre has potential areas for improvement. There is no provided information on its previous models or if a newer model has replaced it, leaving space for curiosity and necessary upgrades.
In conclusion, if we consider the aggregate of the test results, the Continental AllSeasonContact appears to dominate over the Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 in various categories. In the end, the choice between the two will drastically depend on the specific requirements of your vehicle and driving conditions.
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Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Continental AllSeasonContact Exemplary2. Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 Satisfactory2. Continental AllSeasonContact Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Snow
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | 99,8 | 99,3 | 106,9 | 98,3 | |||
| Continental AllSeasonContact | 99,8 | 99,3 | 103,4 | 96,8 | |||
| Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 | 96,2 | 91,3 | 101,3 | 95,9 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 39,7 | 45 | |||||
| Continental AllSeasonContact | 43 | 48,6 | |||||
| Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 | 44 | 52,9 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 39,5 | 46,3 | |||||
| Continental AllSeasonContact | 42,6 | 49,9 | |||||
| Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 | 44,1 | 52,1 | |||||
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