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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Continental Cross Contact A/T vs Toyo Open Country A/T+ — 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.

Tire A Continental

Continental Cross Contact A/T

All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires

Continental Cross Contact A/T tread pattern
Objective (60%)
/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
84/100
37 owner reviews
Dry
91
Wet
87
Snow
70
Comfort
88
Noise
92
Treadwear
86
Handling
73

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Toyo

Toyo Open Country A/T+

Summer Premium Touring tires

Toyo Open Country A/T+ tread pattern
Objective (60%)
/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
62/100
Owner ratings
Dry
72
Wet
50
Snow
Comfort
65
Noise
Treadwear
45
Handling
65

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Continental Cross Contact A/T — better treadwear, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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) Cross Contact A/T leads by 19
A — Continental Cross Contact A/T
91
B — Toyo Open Country A/T+
72
Why this score
SourceCross Contact A/TOpen Country A/T+
Tyre Reviews owners 81

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Cross Contact A/T leads by 37
A — Continental Cross Contact A/T
87
B — Toyo Open Country A/T+
50
Why this score
SourceCross Contact A/TOpen Country A/T+
Tyre Reviews owners 70

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental Cross Contact A/T
70
B — Toyo Open Country A/T+
Why this score
SourceCross Contact A/TOpen Country A/T+
Tyre Reviews owners 40

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Cross Contact A/T leads by 23
A — Continental Cross Contact A/T
88
B — Toyo Open Country A/T+
65
Why this score
SourceCross Contact A/TOpen Country A/T+
Tyre Reviews owners 75

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental Cross Contact A/T
92
B — Toyo Open Country A/T+

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Cross Contact A/T leads by 41
A — Continental Cross Contact A/T
86
B — Toyo Open Country A/T+
45
Why this score
SourceCross Contact A/TOpen Country A/T+
Tyre Reviews owners 79

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Cross Contact A/T leads by 8
A — Continental Cross Contact A/T
73
B — Toyo Open Country A/T+
65
Why this score
SourceCross Contact A/TOpen Country A/T+
Tyre Reviews owners 73

Scores at a glance

Continental Cross Contact A/T vs Toyo Open Country A/T+: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental Cross Contact A/TToyo Open Country A/T+
Relative Score 85 57
Dry 91 72
Wet 87 50
Snow 70
Comfort 88 65
Noise 92
Treadwear 86 45
Handling 73 65

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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 Continental Cross Contact A/T

The Continental Cross Contact A/T is widely regarded as a highly capable, road-biased all-terrain tire that excels in comfort, low noise levels, and longevity for daily driving. While it performs reliably in mild off-road conditions and wet weather, users note it lacks the aggressive traction required for deep mud or severe ice, and some report concerns regarding sidewall durability in harsh off-road environments.

Pros

  • Exceptional ride comfort and low road noise levels
  • Impressive tread life and longevity for many users
  • Strong performance in dry and wet on-road conditions
  • Reliable handling for towing and heavy-duty highway use

Cons

  • Limited traction in deep mud and icy conditions
  • Reports of thin or vulnerable sidewalls in rugged terrain
  • Potential for a noticeable decrease in fuel economy
  • Tendency to trap and throw stones in the tread pattern

Observations

  • Land Rover Defender owners report polarized experiences, with some praising high mileage and others citing rapid wear and sidewall punctures.
  • Subaru Forester users appreciate the tire as a 'set-and-forget' solution for year-round use, though they note a slight 'thumping' sensation when cold.
  • Heavy-duty truck owners (F-250/Titan) report excellent towing stability but note significant drops in MPG compared to highway-terrain alternatives.
Tire B Toyo Open Country A/T+

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental Cross Contact A/T B · Toyo Open Country A/T+
CategoryAll Season All Terrain and Off Road tiresSummer Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental

Toyo

Winner: Continental Cross Contact A/T — better treadwear, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Continental Cross Contact A/T scores 86 vs 45 on treadwear.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Continental Cross Contact A/T scores 87 vs 50 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Continental Cross Contact A/T scores 88 vs 65 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Continental Cross Contact A/T scores 91 vs 72 on dry.

Tire A · Continental Cross Contact A/T
Tire B · Toyo Open Country 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.