Continental TerrainContact A/T review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 74 · 33 reviews analysed Road tests 72 · 2 tests
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The Continental TerrainContact A/T is widely regarded as a premium, road-focused all-terrain tire that excels in comfort, low noise levels, and wet-weather performance. While many users report exceptional longevity and highway stability, a subset of owners express disappointment regarding its performance in deep snow, ice, and heavy mud, suggesting it is better suited for light off-road use than extreme conditions.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
74/100From 33 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
72/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Continental TerrainContact A/T specs & sizes
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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10 - 16/32″ |
| UTQG | 680 A A - B |
| Treadwear warranty | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering |
| Max pressure | 44 - 80 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 33 owner reviews found online.
The Continental TerrainContact A/T is widely regarded as a premium, road-focused all-terrain tire that excels in comfort, low noise levels, and wet-weather performance. While many users report exceptional longevity and highway stability, a subset of owners express disappointment regarding its performance in deep snow, ice, and heavy mud, suggesting it is better suited for light off-road use than extreme conditions.
Pros
- Exceptionally quiet and smooth ride quality for an all-terrain tire
- Superior wet-weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
- Strong on-road handling and stability during highway driving
- High durability and tread life reported by many long-term users
- Excellent value compared to other premium all-terrain competitors
Cons
- Inconsistent performance on ice and packed snow
- Limited capability in deep mud or extreme off-road terrain
- Reports of premature tread wear in some heavy-duty or high-torque applications
- Potential for a slight decrease in fuel economy compared to highway-terrain tires
Worth knowing
- Subaru Forester owners appreciate the tire as a 'set-and-forget' solution to avoid seasonal tire swaps, though they note minor flat-spotting after sitting.
- Heavy-duty truck owners (F-250) report mixed results, with some praising towing stability while others cite faster-than-expected tread wear under heavy loads.
- EV owners (Rivian) report improvements in noise and comfort compared to OEM tires.
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2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Tire Rack All Terrain tire Test · 265/70 R17
1st of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 9 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1st of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 2nd of 9 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1st of 9 | |
| Subj. Noise | 1st of 9 |
Source: Tire Rack
2022 Consumer Reports All Terrain Truck Tires · 215/60R17
1st of 18
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | 10th of 18 |
Source: Consumer Reports
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