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Continental TerrainContact Tires

Last updated 7/25/2024 - Originally published 7/25/2024
Written by SimpleTire

Continental has produced a variety of tires for light trucks, crossovers, and SUVs, including all-season and all-terrain options. With the goal of offering light trucks, crossovers, and SUVs superior handling, great traction, and remarkable longevity, Continental has launched the TerrainContact line of all-season and all-terrain tires. All-terrain tires from TerrainContact offer the perfect balance of off-road capability and comfort when driving on public roads, while all-season tires from TerrainContact give a practical and pleasant option for highway travel.

With product lines like the Continental TerrainContact A/T and Continental TerrainContact H/T, the TerrainContact family has something for everyone who wants to get maximum performance from light trucks, crossovers, and SUVs. Let’s take a closer look and break down what the TerrainContact line is all about, tire by tire:

Continental TerrainContact A/T

The Continental TerrainContact A/T is an all-terrain tire that is designed to offer exceptional off-road performance and smoother highway rides for your light trucks, crossovers, and SUVs. Continental TerrainContact A/T tires provide traction in tough terrains thanks to their all-terrain tread pattern, wide grooves, Traction Grooves, and Traction Plus Technology, all of which work to improve traction and performance year-round. Its ComfortRide technology makes sure that, even on routine trips, drivers can confidently go on any adventure without compromising comfort. Depending on the size of the tire, the TerrainContact A/T is available with a black or outline white letter (OWL) sidewall and comes with strong tread shoulders and an even contour shape which ensure even contact with the road, extending the tire's tread life on crossovers, SUVs, and light truck tires. Backed by Continental's Total Confidence Plan, the Continental TerrainContact A/T comes with a 60,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty. Ideal for vehicles like the Ford F-250, Nissan Titan, RAM 1500, Cadillac Escalade, and Subaru Forester, the Continental TerrainContact A/T comes with an excellent traction score of 9.7, outstanding handling score of 9.4, a great long lasting score of 8.4, and a total SimpleScore of 9.1.

Continental TerrainContact H/T

Continental designed the TerrainContact H/T for drivers of SUVs, light trucks, and crossovers who want a long-lasting all-season, highway-terrain tire. Thanks to its deep siping, wide grooves, all-season tread pattern, and TractionPlus Technology, which enhances traction, grip, and handling performance all year long, TerrainContact H/T offers great traction. The Continental TerrainContact H/T incorporates modern technology such as noise-reducing tread patterns and a long-lasting construction, resulting in a peaceful ride and long-lasting performance. Available in Outlined White Letter (OWL) and Black Sidewall (BSW) depending on the tire's size, the Continental TerrainContact H/T carries a 70,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty and is supported by Continental’s Total Confidence Plan. Designed for use on vehicles like the Ford Edge, GMC Sierra 1500, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, the Continental TerrainContact H/T scores 8.5 for traction and handling, and an excellent 9.2 for longevity, and an overall average of 8.7.

Continental TerrainContact OEM tires

Offering strong replacement tires, the Continental TerrainContact family also expands to original equipment (OEM) tires. Including:

  • Continental TerrainContact A/T (2023 GMC Acadia, 2023 Honda Pilot, 2023 Kia Telluride, 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe).

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