74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
66/100
2 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Continental VanContact Winter vs Firestone Transforce AT — 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
Tire B
Firestone
Firestone Transforce AT
67
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
45/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental VanContact Winter — better treadwear, snow and wet. Pick the Firestone Transforce AT if handling, comfort and dry matter most to you.
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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
Score (0–100)
Transforce AT leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | VanContact Winter | Transforce AT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 66 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
VanContact Winter leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | VanContact Winter | Transforce AT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 51 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 81 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
VanContact Winter leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | VanContact Winter | Transforce AT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 76 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 77 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Transforce AT leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | VanContact Winter | Transforce AT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 52 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 86 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | VanContact Winter | Transforce AT |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 89 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
VanContact Winter leads by 33
Why this score
| Source | VanContact Winter | Transforce AT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 75 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 73 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Transforce AT leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | VanContact Winter | Transforce AT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental VanContact Winter | Firestone Transforce AT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 67 |
| Dry | 70 | 77 |
| Wet | 80 | 68 |
| Snow | 70 | 57 |
| Comfort | 65 | 76 |
| Noise | – | 80 |
| Treadwear | 90 | 57 |
| Handling | 55 | 76 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Tire A
67
/ 100
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.
The Continental VanContact Winter is generally regarded as a reliable performer in cold, wet, and snowy conditions, making it a functional choice for commercial van applications. While it offers commendable tread longevity, users report compromises in dry handling, cornering stability, and cabin noise levels.
Pros
- Reliable traction on snow-covered roads
- Strong performance in cold, wet weather
- Impressive tread longevity and durability
Cons
- Noticeable understeer during cornering
- Subpar handling performance in dry conditions
- High levels of road noise at lower speeds
Observations
- Users operating heavy, loaded work vans report significant understeer issues during cornering maneuvers.
- The tire demonstrates high durability for commercial use, with reports of reaching 32,000 miles while maintaining legal tread depth.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental VanContact Winter | B · Firestone Transforce AT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring Winter tire | — |
| Vehicle type | Van | — |
| Tread depth | 12/32″ | 17/32″ |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 79 - 90 psi | 80 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Continental
67
/ 100
Firestone
Winner: Continental VanContact Winter — better treadwear, snow and wet. Pick the Firestone Transforce AT if handling, comfort and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental VanContact Winter scores 90 vs 57 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Firestone Transforce AT scores 76 vs 55 on handling.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Continental VanContact Winter scores 70 vs 57 on snow.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental VanContact Winter scores 80 vs 68 on wet.
Tire A · Continental VanContact Winter
Tire B · Firestone Transforce AT
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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.