Continental TerrainContact AT vs Toyo Open Country AT III: 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 Toyo Open Country AT III appear in 6 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 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.
How the Toyo Open Country AT III performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 4 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 Toyo Open Country AT III making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental TerrainContact AT if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Toyo Open Country AT III's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Continental TerrainContact AT | Toyo Open Country AT III |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | All Terrain | All Terrain |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 2 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.1 | 4.6 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.3 | 84.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Toyo Open Country AT III
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental TerrainContact AT | Toyo Open Country AT III | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.8 2 | Avg rank 4.9 4 | Continental TerrainContact AT |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.3 11 | Avg rank 4.9 1 | Continental TerrainContact AT |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.0 3 | Avg rank 4.4 111 | Continental TerrainContact AT |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.0 21 | Avg rank 4.7 12 | Continental TerrainContact AT |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 4.0 | Continental TerrainContact AT |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Continental TerrainContact AT vs Toyo Open Country AT III
The Continental TerrainContact AT wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 4.9 for the Toyo Open Country AT III.
☀️ Dry: Continental TerrainContact AT vs Toyo Open Country AT III
The Continental TerrainContact AT wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 4.9 for the Toyo Open Country AT III.
❄️ Snow: Continental TerrainContact AT vs Toyo Open Country AT III
The Continental TerrainContact AT wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.4 for the Toyo Open Country AT III.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental TerrainContact AT vs Toyo Open Country AT III
The Continental TerrainContact AT wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.7 for the Toyo Open Country AT III.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental TerrainContact AT vs Toyo Open Country AT III
The Continental TerrainContact AT wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 4.0 for the Toyo Open Country AT III.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental TerrainContact AT or Toyo Open Country AT III?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental TerrainContact AT ranks higher on average than the Toyo Open Country AT III.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental TerrainContact AT averages a better dry-braking rank than the Toyo Open Country AT III 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 Toyo Open Country AT III.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental TerrainContact AT appears in 2 independent tests, Toyo Open Country AT III in 4, 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 →