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Continental TerrainContact A/T Test Results

Tyre Reviews tests: 2 Tested 2022 to 2026 2 publications

Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Continental TerrainContact A/T has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 6th.

  • 4Independent tests
  • 1Test wins
  • 2Podium finishes
  • 6thAverage finish
  • 65%Field beaten on average
  • 2Publications
Continental TerrainContact A/T

4 tests, 2022 to 2026

0%50%100%2022202320252026Average 65%2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tyres (2022): P2 of 9, Beat 88% of the field2023/24 Best All Terrain Tyres In Snow (2023): P5 of 7, Beat 33% of the field2025 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Test (2025): P1 of 9, Beat 100% of the field2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test (2026): P17 of 30, Beat 38% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
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The latest test

2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test P17 of 30

The Continental TerrainContact A/T, an on-road all-terrain, shared seventeenth place on the snow rating although its measured snow grip was in the top third. It was rated in Tire Rack's second winter session, whose tyres sit lower on the drivers' scale than their measured results would suggest.

Winner: Cooper Discoverer Stronghold AT

Record by discipline

Where the Continental TerrainContact A/T finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 2 P1 of 9 100% 2
Dry Handling 1 P3 of 9 75% -
Dry Circle 1 P1 of 9 100% 1
Subj. Dry Handling 2 P1.5 of 9 94% 1
Subj. Road Score 1 P5 of 9 50% -
Wet
Wet Braking 2 P1 of 9 100% 2
Wet Handling 2 P1 of 9 100% 2
Subj. Wet Handling 2 P1 of 9 100% 2
Wet Circle 2 P2 of 9 88% -
Straight Aqua 1 P4 of 9 63% -
Curved Aquaplaning 1 P6 of 9 38% -
Snow
Snow Braking 3 P6.3 of 15.3 61% -
Snow Traction 3 P5.7 of 15.3 56% -
Snow Handling 2 P6 of 8 29% -
Subj. Snow Handling 1 P17 of 30 45% -
Ice
Ice Braking 1 P22 of 30 28% -
Ice Traction 1 P20 of 30 34% -
Off road
Gravel Handling 1 P6 of 9 38% -
Subj. Gravel Handling 1 P7 of 9 25% -
Dirt Handling 1 P5 of 9 50% -
Subj. Dirt Handling 1 P2 of 9 88% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 2 P2 of 9 88% -
Subj. Noise 2 P1 of 9 100% 2
Noise 1 P1 of 9 100% 1
Value
Rolling Resistance 1 P8 of 9 13% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Continental TerrainContact A/T. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Toyo Open Country A/T III 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind Compare with Open Country A/T III 4 3 1 - 75%

Against its own line

The same record for the tyre it replaced and the tyre that replaced it.

Tyre Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Continental TerrainContact A/T This tyre 4 1 6th 65%
Continental TerrainContact A/T2 Successor 0 - - -

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 4 tests. Updated October 27, 2026.

Across four independent all-terrain comparisons, the Continental TerrainContact AT shows a clear pattern: it behaves like a road-focused A/T with standout wet safety and strong everyday refinement. In both Tyre Reviews' 2022/23 test and Tire Rack's 2025 A/T test it won the key wet and braking disciplines (e.g. 1st of 9 in wet braking and 1st of 9 in wet handling in 2022/23; again 1st of 9 for wet braking and wet handling in 2025), and it repeatedly topped dry braking (1st of 9 in 2022/23 and 1st of 9 in 2025). Testers also consistently praised its on-road manners, calling it “one of the most competent experiences in both wet and dry conditions”, with “responsive steering”, plus “excellent levels of comfort” and the “lowest noise on test” (2022/23), which aligns with its high overall finishes (2nd of 9 with a 'Highly recommended' award in 2022/23; 1st of 9 in 2025).

The main exceptions are winter-ice and efficiency. In Tire Rack's 2026 snow/ice compilation it was strong on snow acceleration but fell into the lower third on ice (22nd of 30 in ice braking, +27.4% from best; 20th of 30 in ice traction, +15.2%), with testers noting it lacks the 3PMSF mark. Rolling resistance is also a repeated concern when measured: in 2022/23 it was 8th of 9 (+14.8% from best), despite its otherwise very complete road performance. Off-road capability is more mixed than its on-road results, with only mid-pack objective off-road laptimes (e.g. gravel handling 6th of 9) and a specific complaint about gravel balance/response (oversteer and 'slow to react steering'), even though it could still score well subjectively on dirt.

Performance Strengths

  • Wet braking Strong in 2 of 3 tests
    Details
    • 1st of 9 in wet braking (58 m), 2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tyres
    • 1st of 9 in wet braking (47.55 m), 2025 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Test
    • Tester quote: “shortest wet braking distance” (2022/23 test write-up)
  • Wet handling Strong in 1 of 3 tests
    Details
    • 1st of 9 in wet handling (81.33 s), 2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tyres
    • 1st of 9 in wet handling (37.24 s) and 1st of 9 subjective wet handling, 2025 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Test
    • Tester summary: “best tyre in the wet grip tests with the best wet handling” (2022/23)
  • Dry braking Strong in 2 of 3 tests
    Details
    • 1st of 9 in dry braking (41.6 m), 2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tyres
    • 1st of 9 in dry braking (39.32 m), 2025 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Test
    • Tester quote: “shortest dry braking” (tagged write-up)
  • Road noise Strong in 2 of 3 tests
    Details
    • 1st of 9 in objective noise (71.9 dB) and 1st of 9 subjective noise, 2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tyres
    • Tester quote: “lowest noise on test” (2022/23 write-up)
    • 1st of 9 subjective noise, 2025 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Test
  • Ride comfort Moderate in 2 of 3 tests
    Details
    • 2nd of 9 subjective comfort (+5% from best), 2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tyres
    • 2nd of 9 subjective comfort (+13.3% from best), 2025 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Test
    • Tester quote: “excellent levels of comfort” (2022/23 write-up)
  • Steering feel Minor in 1 of 3 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Ice grip Strong in 1 of 3 tests
    Details
    • 22nd of 30 in ice braking (+27.4% from best), 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test compilation
    • 20th of 30 in ice traction (+15.2% from best), 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test compilation
    • Tester note: “lower third for ice braking and below average for ice acceleration” (2026)
  • Rolling resistance Moderate in 1 of 3 tests
    Details
    • 8th of 9 in rolling resistance (9.67 kg/t, +14.8% from best), 2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tyres
    • Tester note: “disappointingly high rolling resistance” (2022/23 write-up)
  • Off-road traction Moderate in 1 of 3 tests
    Details
    • Gravel handling 6th of 9 (+1.8% from best) and subjective gravel handling 7th of 9 (+15% from best), 2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tyres
    • Tester comment on loose surfaces: “oversteer... slow to react steering and a wandering rear axle” on gravel (2022/23)
  • Dry grip Minor
    Details
    • 9th of 9 on dry circle (0.75 g, +7.1% from best), 2025 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Test

Every test, newest first 4

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2026 1 test
P17 of 30 Beat 38% of the field

2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test

Tire Rack 265/70 R17

The Continental TerrainContact A/T, an on-road all-terrain, shared seventeenth place on the snow rating although its measured snow grip was in the top third. It was rated in Tire Rack's second winter session, whose tyres sit lower on the drivers' scale than their measured results would suggest.

WinnerCooper Discoverer Stronghold AT

2025 1 test
P1 of 9 Beat 100% of the field

2025 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Test

Tire Rack 265/70 R17

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 tyre impresses with responsive steering that feels precise and controlled, while maintaining reasonable noise levels that don't become intrusive during daily driving. Testers appreciated the strong braking performance and reliable grip when needed, making it feel trustworthy in various conditions. The only criticism noted was that drivers might appreciate slightly more cushioning for enhanced comfort on rough road surfaces, though this was a minor concern given the tyre's overall excellence.

StrongDry BrakingDry CircleSubj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingWet HandlingSubj. Wet HandlingWet CircleSubj. ComfortSubj. Noise

2023 1 test
2022 1 test
P2 of 9 Beat 88% of the field

2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tyres

Tyre Reviews 275/65 R18 Tested by Tyre Reviews Highly Rec.

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 handling, and some of the lowest noise levels and best comfort on test. Where could the tire be better? It had a disappointingly high rolling resistance, and while the lap time on gravel finished mid pack, sublimit subjectively it was hindered by slow to react steering and a wandering rear axle. A very very good tire, with peak safety in both the braking tests. We highly recommend this tire and this is exactly what we think a mild AT tire should be.

StrongDry BrakingSubj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingWet HandlingSubj. Wet HandlingWet CircleSubj. Dirt HandlingSubj. ComfortSubj. NoiseNoise WeakRolling Resistance WinnerFirestone Destination AT2

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