71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
72/100
7 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Continental 4x4 SportContact vs Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3 — Compared (May 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.
VS
84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
4 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3 — better treadwear, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
6 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
Score (0–100)
Grandtrek A/T3 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | 4x4 SportContact | Grandtrek A/T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 95 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Grandtrek A/T3 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | 4x4 SportContact | Grandtrek A/T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 85 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | 4x4 SportContact | Grandtrek A/T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 90 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
4x4 SportContact leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | 4x4 SportContact | Grandtrek A/T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 83 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Grandtrek A/T3 leads by 31
Why this score
| Source | 4x4 SportContact | Grandtrek A/T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 54 | 93 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Grandtrek A/T3 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | 4x4 SportContact | Grandtrek A/T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 83 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental 4x4 SportContact | Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 84 |
| Dry | 89 | 90 |
| Wet | 73 | 81 |
| Snow | – | 81 |
| Comfort | 81 | 80 |
| Treadwear | 54 | 85 |
| Handling | 67 | 83 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Tire A
84
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Continental 4x4 SportContact receives highly polarized feedback, with users divided primarily on the tire's longevity and wet-weather performance. While some owners report exceptional tread life exceeding 50,000 miles, others express significant dissatisfaction regarding traction, particularly in wet conditions and on loose surfaces.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity for high-mileage drivers
- Consistent performance across multiple replacement sets
Cons
- Poor traction and wheel spin in wet conditions
- Inadequate grip on mud or loose surfaces
- Mediocre dry pavement handling
Observations
- Performance on AWD vehicles, such as the Volvo, is noted as lacking in terms of off-the-line traction.
- Owners of Range Rover Sport (RRS) models report significantly higher satisfaction with tread life compared to other users.
The Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3 is generally regarded as a capable and reliable all-terrain tire that balances on-road comfort with off-road durability. Users frequently praise its significant improvement in traction over factory-fitted tires and appreciate its surprisingly quiet performance for an A/T tread pattern.
Pros
- Excellent on-road grip and handling stability
- Quiet operation compared to typical all-terrain competitors
- Robust construction with reinforced sidewalls
- Significant improvement in wet weather traction over standard tires
Cons
- Reduced grip on specific surfaces like smooth, wet cement
- Increased road noise as the tread wears down
- Limited performance in extreme off-road conditions
Observations
- Users fitting these to mid-size SUVs like the BMW X3 report success in finding a tougher, more versatile tire for occasional off-road use without sacrificing daily drivability.
- Owners of heavier utility vehicles like the Isuzu Trooper note that the reinforced sidewalls provide good steering feedback and comfort.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental 4x4 SportContact | B · Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Continental
84
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3 — better treadwear, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3 scores 85 vs 54 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3 scores 83 vs 67 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3 scores 81 vs 73 on wet.
Tire A · Continental 4x4 SportContact
Tire B · Dunlop Grandtrek A/T3
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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.