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Continental TerrainContact A/T - Test Results

Test Statistics

3

Tests Completed

3rd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

5th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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The Continental TerrainContact AT delivers class-leading on-road performance, especially in wet and dry conditions, consistently winning or placing near the top across two major multi-criteria tests. It also scores highly for comfort and is one of the quietest tires tested. However, its winter/snow performance is middling to below average versus winter-rated A/T rivals, and rolling resistance is comparatively high. Light off-road pace is adequate but not standout.
Overall, this tire excels for everyday road-focused A/T use, with exceptional wet grip and braking, strong dry manners, and low noise, but it compromises in snow capability and efficiency.

Performance Strengths
  • Wet Weather Performance Strong
    • 2025 Tire Rack: 1/9 wet braking (47.55 m), 1/9 wet handling (37.24 s), 1/9 subjective wet handling (7.25 pts)
    • 2022/23 Best 9 AT: 1/9 wet braking (58 m), 1/9 wet handling (81.33 s), 1/9 subjective wet handling (100 pts), 2/9 wet circle (+0.7% from best)
  • Dry On-Road Performance Strong
    • 2025 Tire Rack: 1/9 dry braking (39.32 m), 1/9 subjective dry handling (6.25 pts)
    • 2022/23 Best 9 AT: 1/9 dry braking (41.6 m), 3/9 dry handling (+0.4% from best), 2/9 subjective dry handling (95 pts, +5%)
  • Noise and Comfort Strong
    • 2025 Tire Rack: 1/9 subjective noise (7.75 pts), 2/9 comfort (+13.3% from best)
    • 2022/23 Best 9 AT: 1/9 noise (71.9 dB, 100 pts), 2/9 comfort (95 pts, +5%)
  • Overall Test Results/Awards Strong
    • 2025 Tire Rack: Overall 1/9 (test winner)
    • 2022/23 Best 9 AT: Overall 2/9
    • Average overall position 2.7 across 3 tests
Performance Weaknesses
  • Snow/Winter Performance Strong
    • 2023/24 Snow Test: 5/9 snow braking (+45.3%), 6/9 snow traction (+32.2%), 7/9 snow handling (+19.4%)
    • 2022/23 Best 9 AT: 3/7 snow braking (+22.4%), 4/7 snow traction (+23.9%), 5/7 snow handling (+5.3%)
  • Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Moderate
    • 2022/23 Best 9 AT: 8/9 rolling resistance (+14.8% from best)
  • Off-Road Gravel Performance Moderate
    • 2022/23 Best 9 AT: 6/9 gravel handling (+1.8%), 7/9 subjective gravel handling (85 pts, +15%)
Performance Over Time

Test History

1
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2025 Tire Rack All Terrain Tire Test

2025

Continental TerrainContact A/T delivers what testers describe as one of the most competent experiences in both wet and dry conditions while offering the nicest road ride in the entire test. The tyr...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise, Dry Braking, Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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5
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2023/24 Best All Terrain Tires In Snow

2023
Winner: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA

Ok in snow tests (not snow rated).
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2
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2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tires Highly Rec.

2022
Winner: Firestone Destination AT2

The Continental TerrainContact AT was the best tire in the wet grip tests with the best wet handling and shortest wet braking, good aquaplaning resistance, shortest dry braking, very good dry handl...
Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise, Dry Braking, Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Dirt Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Rolling Resistance
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