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    BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Continental TerrainContact AT

    2026 test data · 5 independent tests · 2 head-to-head

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    BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Continental TerrainContact AT: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA and Continental TerrainContact AT appear in 5 tests, 2 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 3 tests.

    How the Continental TerrainContact AT performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 2 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Continental TerrainContact AT is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA if

    • You prefer the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA's brand, sizing or price

    Choose Continental TerrainContact AT if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricBFGoodrich Trail Terrain TAContinental TerrainContact AT
    SegmentAll TerrainAll Terrain
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used32
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.24.1
    Latest test20252023
    Tire Lab Score85.686.3

    Tire Lab Score

    85.6
    Very Good · All Season
    86.3
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBFGoodrich Trail Terrain TAContinental TerrainContact ATWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.5
    12
    Avg rank 4.8
    2
    Continental TerrainContact AT
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.0
    1
    Avg rank 3.3
    11
    Continental TerrainContact AT
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.5
    21
    Avg rank 4.0
    3
    Continental TerrainContact AT
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.3
    2
    Avg rank 3.0
    21
    Continental TerrainContact AT
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 6.0
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    Continental TerrainContact AT

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Continental TerrainContact AT

    The Continental TerrainContact AT wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.5 for the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.

    ☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Continental TerrainContact AT

    The Continental TerrainContact AT wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 7.0 for the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.

    ❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Continental TerrainContact AT

    The Continental TerrainContact AT wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.5 for the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Continental TerrainContact AT

    The Continental TerrainContact AT wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.3 for the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.

    🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Continental TerrainContact AT

    The Continental TerrainContact AT wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 6.0 for the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA or Continental TerrainContact AT?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental TerrainContact AT ranks higher on average than the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Continental TerrainContact AT averages a better dry-braking rank than the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental TerrainContact AT ranks better than the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA appears in 3 independent tests, Continental TerrainContact AT in 2, with 2 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →