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Continental 4x4 Contact vs Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar — 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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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
Why this score
| Source | 4x4 Contact | Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 69 | 75 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 95 |
Wet
Why this score
| Source | 4x4 Contact | Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 63 | 73 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 91 |
Snow
Why this score
| Source | 4x4 Contact | Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 47 | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 84 |
Comfort
Why this score
| Source | 4x4 Contact | Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 66 | 65 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Noise
Why this score
| Source | 4x4 Contact | Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Treadwear
Why this score
| Source | 4x4 Contact | Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 36 | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 51 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 89 |
Handling
Why this score
| Source | 4x4 Contact | Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 56 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental 4x4 Contact | Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 77 |
| Dry | 81 | 86 |
| Wet | 75 | 78 |
| Snow | 65 | 69 |
| Comfort | 76 | 82 |
| Noise | – | 83 |
| Treadwear | 51 | 70 |
| Handling | 56 | 85 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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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 Contact is a polarizing tire that receives mixed reviews, primarily due to a significant disparity in tread life expectations. While many users appreciate its quiet ride and competent on-road handling in wet and dry conditions, a substantial portion of owners report premature wear and poor performance in challenging winter or off-road environments.
Pros
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Reliable grip in standard wet and dry road conditions
- Competent performance for light-duty, on-road SUV use
- Generally positive initial impressions as original equipment
Cons
- Extremely inconsistent and often premature tread wear
- Poor traction in deep snow, ice, and mud
- High price point relative to longevity and performance
- Negative impact on fuel economy for some users
Observations
- Freelander 2 owners report highly inconsistent experiences, with some achieving high mileage while others report rapid degradation.
- Users of heavier SUVs and luxury vehicles (e.g., Mercedes G-Class) report the most severe tread wear issues, often under 5,000 miles.
- Drivers of smaller SUVs like the Honda CR-V and Nissan Rogue frequently cited disappointment with the tire's lifespan compared to expectations for the vehicle class.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental 4x4 Contact | B · Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | — |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | — |
| Sizes available | 1 | 28 |
| Rim diameters | 19″ | 16″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 10 - 11/32″ | 11 - 15/32″ |
| UTQG | 360 - 420 A A | 640 - 680 A A - B |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Black Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | 50 - 80 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
Continental
Goodyear
Winner: Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar — better handling, treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar scores 85 vs 56 on handling.
Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar scores 70 vs 51 on treadwear.
Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar scores 82 vs 76 on comfort.
Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar scores 86 vs 81 on dry.
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.