Continental TerrainContact AT vs General Grabber APT: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental TerrainContact AT and General Grabber APT appear in 4 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Continental TerrainContact AT performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 2 tests.
How the General Grabber APT performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort. 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 efficiency and Tire Lab Score. The General Grabber APT still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental TerrainContact AT if
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Continental TerrainContact AT | General Grabber APT |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | All Terrain | All Terrain |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 2 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 4.1 | 2.5 |
| Latest test | 2023 | — |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.3 | 86.2 |
Tire Lab Score
General Grabber APT
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental TerrainContact AT | General Grabber APT | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.8 2 | Avg rank 2.3 21 | General Grabber APT |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.3 11 | Avg rank 2.7 2 | General Grabber APT |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.0 3 | Avg rank 3.3 3 | General Grabber APT |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 2.0 1 | General Grabber APT |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.0 21 | Avg rank 2.3 42 | General Grabber APT |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Continental TerrainContact AT |
💧 Wet: Continental TerrainContact AT vs General Grabber APT
The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 4.8 for the Continental TerrainContact AT.
☀️ Dry: Continental TerrainContact AT vs General Grabber APT
The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 3.3 for the Continental TerrainContact AT.
❄️ Snow: Continental TerrainContact AT vs General Grabber APT
The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 4.0 for the Continental TerrainContact AT.
🧊 Ice: Continental TerrainContact AT vs General Grabber APT
The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to no data for the Continental TerrainContact AT.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental TerrainContact AT vs General Grabber APT
The General Grabber APT wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 3.0 for the Continental TerrainContact AT.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental TerrainContact AT vs General Grabber APT
The Continental TerrainContact AT wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 3.0 for the General Grabber APT.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental TerrainContact AT or General Grabber APT?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the General Grabber APT ranks higher on average than the Continental TerrainContact AT.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The General Grabber APT averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental TerrainContact AT across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the General Grabber APT ranks better than the Continental TerrainContact AT.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental TerrainContact AT appears in 2 independent tests, General Grabber APT in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →