Continental TerrainContact A/T review
The Continental TerrainContact A/T is widely regarded as a premium, road-focused all-terrain tire that excels in comfort, low noise levels, and wet-weather performance. While many users report exceptional longevity and highway stability, a subset of owners express disappointment regarding its performance in deep snow, ice, and heavy mud, suggesting it is better suited for light off-road use than extreme conditions.
Owners rate it 14.3 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
88.7%By road tests
74.4%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 32 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Continental TerrainContact A/T is widely regarded as a premium, road-focused all-terrain tire that excels in comfort, low noise levels, and wet-weather performance. While many users report exceptional longevity and highway stability, a subset of owners express disappointment regarding its performance in deep snow, ice, and heavy mud, suggesting it is better suited for light off-road use than extreme conditions.
Pros
- Exceptionally quiet and smooth ride quality for an all-terrain tire
- Superior wet-weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
- Strong on-road handling and stability during highway driving
- High durability and tread life reported by many long-term users
- Excellent value compared to other premium all-terrain competitors
Cons
- Inconsistent performance on ice and packed snow
- Limited capability in deep mud or extreme off-road terrain
- Reports of premature tread wear in some heavy-duty or high-torque applications
- Potential for a slight decrease in fuel economy compared to highway-terrain tires
Worth knowing
- Subaru Forester owners appreciate the tire as a 'set-and-forget' solution to avoid seasonal tire swaps, though they note minor flat-spotting after sitting.
- Heavy-duty truck owners (F-250) report mixed results, with some praising towing stability while others cite faster-than-expected tread wear under heavy loads.
- EV owners (Rivian) report improvements in noise and comfort compared to OEM tires.
3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Tire Rack All Terrain tire Test · 265/70 R17
1st of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2023/24 Best All Terrain tires In Snow · 275/65 R18
5th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Snow Traction | 4th of 7 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 7 |
2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain tires · 265/70 R17
2nd of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 2nd of 9 | |
| Noise | 1st of 9 | |
| Subj. Noise | 2nd of 9 | |
| Dirt Handling | 5th of 9 | |
| Gravel Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Subj. Dirt Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Subj. Gravel Handling | 8th of 9 |
Continental TerrainContact A/T specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10 - 16/32″ |
| UTQG | 680 A A - B |
| Treadwear warranty | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering |
| Max pressure | 44 - 80 psi |
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