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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

BFGoodrich Rugged Trail T/A vs Continental TerrainContact A/T — Compared (September 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

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Tire B Continental

Continental TerrainContact A/T

All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires

Continental TerrainContact A/T tread pattern
Objective (60%)
74/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
89/100
32 owner reviews
Dry
97
Wet
90
Snow
56
Comfort
90
Noise
37
Treadwear
86
Handling
82

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictOnly Continental TerrainContact A/T has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
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Category breakdown

7 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — BFGoodrich Rugged Trail T/A
–
B — Continental TerrainContact A/T
97
Why this score
SourceRugged Trail T/ATerrainContact A/T
Professional tests (TWG score) – 98
Tire Rack owners – 90
Tyre Reviews owners – 91
SimpleTire owners – 97

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — BFGoodrich Rugged Trail T/A
–
B — Continental TerrainContact A/T
90
Why this score
SourceRugged Trail T/ATerrainContact A/T
Professional tests (TWG score) – 86
Tire Rack owners – 83
Tyre Reviews owners – 88
SimpleTire owners – 98

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — BFGoodrich Rugged Trail T/A
–
B — Continental TerrainContact A/T
56
Why this score
SourceRugged Trail T/ATerrainContact A/T
Professional tests (TWG score) – 42
Tire Rack owners – 92
Tyre Reviews owners – 48
SimpleTire owners – 88

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — BFGoodrich Rugged Trail T/A
–
B — Continental TerrainContact A/T
90
Why this score
SourceRugged Trail T/ATerrainContact A/T
Professional tests (TWG score) – 89
Tire Rack owners – 78
Tyre Reviews owners – 81
SimpleTire owners – 96

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — BFGoodrich Rugged Trail T/A
–
B — Continental TerrainContact A/T
37
Why this score
SourceRugged Trail T/ATerrainContact A/T
Professional tests (TWG score) – 1
SimpleTire owners – 92

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — BFGoodrich Rugged Trail T/A
–
B — Continental TerrainContact A/T
86
Why this score
SourceRugged Trail T/ATerrainContact A/T
Tire Rack owners – 89
Tyre Reviews owners – 76
SimpleTire owners – 90

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — BFGoodrich Rugged Trail T/A
–
B — Continental TerrainContact A/T
82
Why this score
SourceRugged Trail T/ATerrainContact A/T
Tyre Reviews owners – 82

Scores at a glance

BFGoodrich Rugged Trail T/A vs Continental TerrainContact A/T: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBFGoodrich Rugged Trail T/AContinental TerrainContact A/T
Relative Score – 79
Dry – 97
Wet – 90
Snow – 56
Comfort – 90
Noise – 37
Treadwear – 86
Handling – 82

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Headline score

Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A BFGoodrich Rugged Trail T/A

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Continental TerrainContact A/T

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

Observations

  • 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.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · BFGoodrich Rugged Trail T/A B · Continental TerrainContact A/T
Category—All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires
Vehicle type—SUV and 4x4
Sizes available—30
Rim diameters—16″ – 22″
Tread depth10 - 15/32″10 - 16/32″
UTQG400 A B680 A A - B
Treadwear warranty—60,000 mi
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised Outline White LetteringBlack Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering
Max pressure36 - 80 psi44 - 80 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

BFGoodrich

Continental

Only Continental TerrainContact A/T has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.

Tire A · BFGoodrich Rugged Trail T/A
Tire B · Continental TerrainContact A/T

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.