Continental TerrainContact AT Review

As a brand, Continental is best known for making high-performance tires for sports cars and luxury sedans, and some of that on-road focus shows through in its off-road offering, the TerrainContact AT.

PROS

• Excellent highway manners
• Solid warranty
• Good driving dynamics
• Good wet weather grip on-road

CONS

• Not as off-road capable as some

Designed for pickup trucks, SUVs and today’s modern crossovers, the TerrainContact AT lives more on the light off-roading side of the all-terrain tire spectrum. This is obvious just by looking a the tread compound, with a relatively tight weave of tread blocks across the surface of the tire and not as much void space as others. (A higher void space usually means a higher ability to dig into loose earth).

It is designed to hold up to regular off-road use, with a focus on dirt, gravel and grass, with a tread compound that’s durable and designed to resist chunking and cuts.

The tire’s shoulder tread serves many purposes, giving added traction, while also delivering solid stability in cornering on-road. Plus, the should tread blocks are designed with road noise in mind, to cancel out excessive noise and make this a very quiet all-terrain tire.

The tread surface also features plenty of siping for wet weather grip and even some mild winter use. There are, however, better all-terrain tires for use in snow.

Out of 87 reviews on the Continental Tire site it has a 99% recommended rating. We recommend this for those who do want some real off-road grip but who don’t need extreme capability and would prefer a more civilized on-road drive.

Continental TerrainContact AT Price

Pricing for the Continental TerrainContact AT varies from roughly $150 per tire for a 15-inch sizes to just over $350 per tire for a 22-inch fitment. Retailers may sell for less.

Continental TerrainContact AT Warranty

Continental backs the TerrainContact AT with a 60,000 mile tread life warranty. It also comes with Continental’s Total Confidence Plan that includes a 60 day trial, 3 years of roadside assistance, a one year road hazard warranty (meaning they will replace tires damaged due to nails or potholes), plus a free tire change or 150 miles of towing.

Continental TerrainContact AT Sizes

16-inch sizes
265/70/R16
265/75/R16
245/75/R16
285/75/R16

17-inch sizes
225/60/R17
245/65/R17
255/65/R17
245/70/R17
255/75/R17
265/70/R17
235/80/R17
245/75/R17
285/70/R17
315/70/R17

18-inch sizes
245/60/R18
255/70/R18
265/70/R18
255/55/R18
265/60/R18
275/65/R18
265/65/R18
275/70/R18

19-inch sizes
255/55/R19

20-inch sizes
275/55/R20
265/50/R20
275/60/R20
275/65/R20
265/60/R20
285/60/R20

22-inch sizes
285/45/R22

How Long do Continental TerrainContact AT Tires Last?

The Continental TerrainContact AT comes with a 60,000 mile warranty so owners should expect around this many miles on a set. Surveying online user reviews of the tire, some report achieving more miles, but they are in the minority.

Is the Continental TerrainContact ATGood in Snow?

Due to its plentiful amount of siping and numerous edges used to grip off-road, the TerrainContact AT offers above average winter grip compared to most tires on the road. Unlike an increasing number of all-terrain tires, however, it does not come with a true winter certification and isn’t as capable as, say, some popular options like the Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S, the Toyo Open Country AT III or the Bridgestone All Terrai TA KO2.