Continental TerrainContact AT vs Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure
- TR Score
- 8.9/10
- Owners say
- 79% · 9
- TR Score
- 7.6/10
- Owners say
- 76% · 20
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Continental TerrainContact AT finished ahead 2 times and the Wrangler All Terrain Adventure not once. The TerrainContact AT was 18.3% quicker in the snow traction test.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
For mixed climates, frequent rain, or any snow exposure, choose Continental TerrainContact AT for its superior braking, wet control, and aquaplaning resistance. For drivers prioritizing steering feel and light off-road/dirt composure in predominantly dry, mild conditions, the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure is a fine, engaging choice.
Where the TerrainContact AT is stronger
- Class-leading wet safety: shortest wet braking and best wet handling
- Significantly better snow performance across braking, traction, and handling
- Stronger aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved)
Where the Wrangler All Terrain Adventure is stronger
- Engaging, confidence-inspiring handling on dry and dirt
- Top subjective dry handling and enjoyable driving feel
- Slightly lower rolling resistance
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
TerrainContact AT vs Wrangler All Terrain Adventure at a glance
| Category | TerrainContact AT | Gap | Wrangler All Terrain Adventure |
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| Shared tests won2 shared tests | 2 | 0 | |
| Dry3 measurements | 1 | 2 | |
| Wet6 measurements | 4 | 0 | |
| Snow6 measurements | 6 | The TerrainContact AT was 18.3% quicker in the snow traction test (2 tests) | 0 |
| Off road4 measurements | 0 | 2 | |
| Comfort3 measurements | 2 | 0 | |
| Value1 measurement | 0 | 1 | |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.9/10 | The TerrainContact AT by 1.3 | 7.6/10 |
| Owner rating9 and 20 reviews | 79% | The TerrainContact AT by 3 points | 76% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 67% | The TerrainContact AT by 2 points | 65% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 1 | 1 size made in both | 17 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 2 tests, 2022 to 2023
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | TerrainContact AT | Field | Wrangler All Terrain Adventure |
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| 2023/24 Best All Terrain Tyres In Snow | P5 of 7 | P7 of 7 | |
| 2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tyres | P2 of 9 | P3 of 9 |
Performance profile
20 measurements from the 2 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
TerrainContact AT
Wrangler All Terrain Adventure
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow.
Where each scores higher
TerrainContact AT
Wrangler All Terrain Adventure
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
TerrainContact AT
Wrangler All Terrain Adventure
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the TerrainContact AT 79% from 9 reviews and the Wrangler All Terrain Adventure 76% from 20. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | TerrainContact AT | Gap | Wrangler All Terrain Adventure | Wins | ||||||||
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| 41.6 | 1.9% | 42.4 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 68.6 | 0.4% | 68.32 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 58 | 2.7% | 59.6 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 81.33 | 1.4% | 82.48 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 13.39 | = | 13.39 | 0-0 | |||||||||
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| 84.4 | 4.1% | 81.1 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 3.12 | 6.5% | 2.93 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 47.84 | 4.3% | 49.97 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 5.66 | 18.3% | 6.93 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 102.6 | 7.8% | 111.2 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 62.73 | = | 62.73 | 0-0 | |||||||||
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| 58 | 0.4% | 57.76 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| scored | 5.6% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 71.9 | 1.1 dB | 73 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 9.67 | 1.9% | 9.49 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the TerrainContact AT scores 8.9 and the Wrangler All Terrain Adventure 7.6 out of 10.
| TerrainContact AT | Category | Wrangler All Terrain Adventure | ||
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| 89 | Dry | 78 | ||
| 76 | Wet | 43 | ||
| 97 | Comfort | 87 | ||
| 24 | Value | 29 | ||
| 58 | Snow | 14 | ||
| 24 | Ice | - | ||
| 37 | Off road | 41 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| TerrainContact AT | Category | Wrangler All Terrain Adventure | ||
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| 9.1 | Dry Grip | 8.5 | ||
| 8.8 | Wet Grip | 7.6 | ||
| 7.9 | Road Feedback | 7.7 | ||
| 8.2 | Handling | 7.7 | ||
| 7.6 | Wear | 7.6 | ||
| 8.1 | Comfort | 8 | ||
| 4.8 | Snow Grip | 7.2 | ||
| 4.3 | Ice Grip | 6.6 | ||
Owners rate the TerrainContact AT 79% from 9 reviews and the Wrangler All Terrain Adventure 76% from 20. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Continental TerrainContact AT
- 79%from 9 reviews
- 67%would buy again
- 163,059 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Continental TerrainContact AT delivers strong all-around performance, especially excellent wet-road grip/hydroplaning resistance, confident on-road handling, and generally quiet, comfortable manners for an all-terrain tyre. Off-road traction on dirt, gravel, and mild-to-moderate trails is commonly described as solid. A minority of users note faster-than-expected tread wear, and some mention more noticeable tread-pattern noise at highway speeds. Winter/mountain conditions (snow/ice) are mixed, with a couple of drivers reporting reduced confidence compared with their expectations.
- Excellent wet traction and hydroplaning resistance
- Quiet for an all-terrain tyre with good ride comfort
- Good on-road handling/stability and overall all-around performance
- Capable traction on gravel, dirt, and light-to-moderate off-road use
- Some increase in tread-pattern road noise at highway speeds
- Tread life can be shorter than expected for some drivers
- Mixed confidence in snow/ice or mountain winter conditions
Summarised by AI from 9 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 9 TerrainContact AT reviews40% city, 40% highway, 20% ranch road driving. This tire gave exceptional grip on road in both wet and dry, and decent grip off road. MPG was average. I might be happy with this tire, but for the money, the Michelin LTX MS2 is the better choice because of how fast these tires wore out. Quick wear doesn't just mean you buy new tires sooner, but you have to rotate them more often, and that is annoying.
Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure
- 76%from 20 reviews
- 65%would buy again
- 547,197 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers generally report the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure as a quiet, comfortable all-terrain tyre with confident on-road manners and strong performance on gravel, sand and light off-road use. Higher-scoring reviews frequently praise dry grip, stable handling and good all-round capability, with some users achieving solid mileage when maintained. The most consistent downside is that wet traction can deteriorate as the tyre wears, with multiple reports of hydroplaning/aquaplaning and reduced grip near mid-to-late tread life, alongside several complaints of earlier-than-expected tread wear. Snow/ice performance is described as workable for some but not a strength, especially in slush and on ice.
- Low road noise / quiet on-road
- Comfortable ride quality
- Strong dry grip and on-road handling
- Good light off-road performance (gravel/sand/grass/dirt)
- Wet grip and hydroplaning resistance worsen as tread wears
- Premature/shorter-than-expected tread life for some drivers
- Mediocre snow/ice and slush performance compared with winter-focused tyres
Summarised by AI from 14 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 20 Wrangler All Terrain Adventure reviewsVery happy about the noise. No noise at all till 120-130km/h. Very durable, been on rocks etc no problem, excellent grip on dry, no problem on wet, i just didnt force them on the limit. Experience on gravel was very good, very nice grip. i didnt test them on ice, been a few times on snow with no problem.I think i need 0,5l/100km more diesel
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 1 sizes of the TerrainContact AT and 17 of the Wrangler All Terrain Adventure, 1 of them made in both.
| Category | TerrainContact AT | Wrangler All Terrain Adventure |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 1 sizes, 18 to 18 inch | 17 sizes, 15 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 1 size 265/60 R18 | |
| EU label wet grip | C100% | D59%C38%E3% |
| EU label rolling resistance | D100% | D69%C28%E3% |
| EU label noise | 72 dB B100% | 72-73 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 0 of 1 | 8 of 29 |
| On the market since | 2021 | 2021 |
| Replaced by | Continental TerrainContact AT2 | Goodyear Wrangler Outbound AT |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This head-to-head pits two mild all-terrain heavyweights against each other: Continental's TerrainContact AT and Goodyear's Wrangler All Terrain Adventure, both targeted at SUV and 4x4 drivers who split time between road and light off-road. Across two independent tests on 275/65 R18, the Conti consistently posts class-leading safety metrics on wet and snow, while the Goodyear counters with engaging handling and solid dirt performance.
The data shows meaningful gaps in snow and aquaplaning resistance in favor of Continental, alongside shorter wet and dry braking. Goodyear fights back with sharper subjective handling on dry and dirt, slightly lower rolling resistance, and confident road manners. This comparison reveals which tyre prioritizes safety-first road control versus driver engagement and off-road feel.
Conclusion
Continental's TerrainContact AT is the safer, more rounded road-biased AT: it wins both tests overall, dominates snow (4-18% advantages across braking, traction, handling), leads wet braking/handling, and resists aquaplaning better. It also stops shorter in the dry and runs quieter and more comfortable. These are meaningful day-to-day differences, especially in variable climates.
Goodyear's Wrangler All Terrain Adventure remains highly likeable to drive, with the best subjective dry feel, slight edges on dirt pace and gravel feel, and marginally lower rolling resistance. Its main compromises are limited snow grip (not snow-rated) and lower aquaplaning resistance. Choose Continental for maximum safety and all-weather assurance on-road with light trail use; pick Goodyear if you value steering involvement and dirt composure in predominantly mild, dry climates.
TerrainContact AT vs Wrangler All Terrain Adventure: your questions
Is the Continental TerrainContact AT or the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure the better tyre?
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Continental TerrainContact AT finished ahead 2 times and the Wrangler All Terrain Adventure not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the TerrainContact AT scores 8.9 and the Wrangler All Terrain Adventure 7.6 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the TerrainContact AT or the Wrangler All Terrain Adventure?
The TerrainContact AT led 4 of the 6 wet measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in the dry?
The Wrangler All Terrain Adventure led 2 of the 3 dry measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in snow?
The TerrainContact AT led 6 of the 6 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it was 18.3% quicker in the snow traction test across 2 tests.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.1/10 for the TerrainContact AT and 8/10 for the Wrangler All Terrain Adventure.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the TerrainContact AT 79% from 9 reviews and the Wrangler All Terrain Adventure 76% from 20. 67% of TerrainContact AT owners would buy it again, against 65% for the Wrangler All Terrain Adventure.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The TerrainContact AT is made in 1 sizes (18 to 18 inch) and the Wrangler All Terrain Adventure in 17 (15 to 20 inch). 1 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the TerrainContact AT is graded C for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Wrangler All Terrain Adventure D and D.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
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