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Continental ContiProContact vs Dunlop Grandtrek ST1 — 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.
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5 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
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact | Grandtrek ST1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 80 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 96 | – |
Wet
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact | Grandtrek ST1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 73 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | – |
Comfort
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact | Grandtrek ST1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 75 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 60 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Treadwear
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact | Grandtrek ST1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 63 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 55 |
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | – |
Handling
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact | Grandtrek ST1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 70 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ContiProContact | Dunlop Grandtrek ST1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | – | 70 |
| Dry | – | 80 |
| Wet | – | 85 |
| Comfort | – | 60 |
| Treadwear | – | 55 |
| Handling | – | 70 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Weight the categories that matter to you
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
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Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Dunlop Grandtrek ST1 receives mixed feedback, with users initially impressed by its handling characteristics but ultimately disappointed by its longevity. While the tire offers competent traction and lateral stability on both paved and unpaved surfaces, its rapid tread degradation significantly undermines its value proposition.
Pros
- Strong lateral stability during cornering
- Reliable traction on gravel and sand surfaces
- Competent wet weather grip
Cons
- Extremely poor tread life
- Premature wear occurring in under 10,000 miles
- High cost-per-mile due to lack of durability
Observations
- Users operating small SUVs on mixed-terrain, including gravel and country roads, report significantly accelerated wear patterns.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ContiProContact | B · Dunlop Grandtrek ST1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 56 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | — |
| Tread depth | 9 - 12/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 400 - 540 A - AA A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
Continental
Dunlop
Only Dunlop Grandtrek ST1 has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
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.