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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Continental CrossContact A/TR vs General Grabber 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 CrossContact A/TR

Summer Premium Touring tires

Continental CrossContact A/TR tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
80/100
7 owner reviews
Dry
89
Wet
81
Snow
–
Comfort
74
Noise
–
Treadwear
79
Handling
80

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B General

General Grabber A/T

All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires

General Grabber A/T tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
90/100
265 owner reviews
Dry
95
Wet
90
Snow
82
Comfort
88
Noise
86
Treadwear
88
Handling
90

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: General Grabber A/T — better comfort, handling and wet. 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) Grabber A/T leads by 6
A — Continental CrossContact A/TR
89
B — General Grabber A/T
95
Why this score
SourceCrossContact A/TRGrabber A/T
Tyre Reviews owners 89 81

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Grabber A/T leads by 9
A — Continental CrossContact A/TR
81
B — General Grabber A/T
90
Why this score
SourceCrossContact A/TRGrabber A/T
Tyre Reviews owners 81 72

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental CrossContact A/TR
–
B — General Grabber A/T
82
Why this score
SourceCrossContact A/TRGrabber A/T
Tyre Reviews owners – 68

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Grabber A/T leads by 14
A — Continental CrossContact A/TR
74
B — General Grabber A/T
88
Why this score
SourceCrossContact A/TRGrabber A/T
Tyre Reviews owners 74 74

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental CrossContact A/TR
–
B — General Grabber A/T
86

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Grabber A/T leads by 9
A — Continental CrossContact A/TR
79
B — General Grabber A/T
88
Why this score
SourceCrossContact A/TRGrabber A/T
Tyre Reviews owners 79 77

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Grabber A/T leads by 10
A — Continental CrossContact A/TR
80
B — General Grabber A/T
90
Why this score
SourceCrossContact A/TRGrabber A/T
Tyre Reviews owners 80 76

Scores at a glance

Continental CrossContact A/TR vs General Grabber A/T: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental CrossContact A/TRGeneral Grabber A/T
Relative Score 80 90
Dry 89 95
Wet 81 90
Snow – 82
Comfort 74 88
Noise – 86
Treadwear 79 88
Handling 80 90

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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 CrossContact A/TR

The Continental CrossContact A/TR is widely regarded as a highly durable and versatile all-terrain tire, praised for its exceptional longevity and strong performance across varied road conditions. While most users report excellent traction in wet and snowy environments, a minority of owners have expressed concerns regarding ride comfort and inconsistent warranty support from the manufacturer.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and long-term durability
  • Strong traction in both wet and dry road conditions
  • Impressive snow and ice performance for an all-terrain tire
  • Aesthetically pleasing tread and sidewall design

Cons

  • Reports of a jarring or uncomfortable ride quality
  • Inconsistent customer service regarding warranty claims
  • Potential for increased fuel consumption
  • Mixed feedback on hydroplaning resistance

Observations

  • Users operating these tires on SUVs like the Mercedes ML report high confidence in challenging winter conditions.
  • Owners of vehicles like the Subaru Forester have noted the tire's ability to maintain performance over extremely high mileage (exceeding 130,000 km).
Tire B General Grabber A/T

The General Grabber A/T (specifically the ATX variant) is widely regarded as a high-value, versatile all-terrain tire that excels in snow, ice, and varied off-road conditions. While most users praise its comfort and quiet road manners, some report concerns regarding tread life, fuel economy, and a tendency for the tread pattern to retain and eject small rocks.

Pros

  • Exceptional traction in snow, ice, and winter conditions
  • Superior ride comfort and relatively low road noise for an aggressive tread
  • Strong value proposition compared to premium competitors like BFG
  • Reliable performance on dirt, gravel, and mud surfaces

Cons

  • Noticeable decrease in fuel economy for many users
  • Tread pattern prone to picking up and throwing small rocks
  • Inconsistent tread life reports, with some users experiencing premature wear
  • Occasional reports of wet-weather traction issues or 'squirm' when new

Observations

  • Users with heavy-duty trucks (e.g., 2500HD models) report good stability for towing, though proper inflation pressure is critical to avoid a 'floating' sensation.
  • Drivers of smaller SUVs and crossovers occasionally report faster tread wear compared to truck applications.
  • Low-profile versions on large-diameter rims (20-inch+) are noted by some as having weaker sidewall durability against potholes and curb impacts.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental CrossContact A/TR B · General Grabber A/T
CategorySummer Premium Touring tiresAll Season All Terrain and Off Road tires
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Tread depth10 - 12/32″—
UTQG600 - 680 A A - B—
SidewallBlack Side Wall—
Max pressure44 - 51 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental

General

Winner: General Grabber A/T — better comfort, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

General Grabber A/T scores 88 vs 74 on comfort.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

General Grabber A/T scores 90 vs 80 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

General Grabber A/T scores 90 vs 81 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

General Grabber A/T scores 88 vs 79 on treadwear.

Tire A · Continental CrossContact A/TR
Tire B · General Grabber 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.