Continental CrossContact ATR All-Terrain Tire
Meet the Continental CrossContact ATR, an all-terrain tire that blends daily road refinement with confident capability when the pavement ends. Its symmetric tread and staggered blocks steady the steering, and wide channels with multiple biting edges clear water and loose material for grip on gravel, dirt, and light snow. The year-round compound delivers dependable braking and a quiet, composed highway ride. If you want one set for weekday commutes and weekend exploring, the CrossContact ATR fits the brief.
Key Features & Benefits
An all-season tread compound is molded into a stable block pattern for predictable handling and confident braking in dry and wet conditions. Open shoulders and interconnected channels move water and slush out of the footprint to cut hydroplaning risk. Multiple biting edges and dense siping add traction on gravel and in light snow, while the tread geometry is tuned to keep pattern noise low in the cabin. Reinforced blocks resist chipping on rough surfaces, and a robust casing helps promote even wear when pressures and rotations are kept on schedule.
On-Road Comfort, Off-Road Confidence
On pavement, the CrossContact ATR focuses on stability and comfort. Its tread layout maintains a consistent contact patch for steady highway tracking and confident braking, and the tuned voids tame the hum common to many all-terrains. Away from the road, open shoulders and staggered blocks find grip in packed dirt, gravel, and grassy two-tracks, but it is not intended for deep mud or rock crawling. Set pressures to your vehicle's door-jamb label to preserve predictable handling, ride quality, and even wear.
Snow and Wet Traction
In rain and light snow, wide circumferential grooves move water away from the footprint, and dense siping helps the tread bite for traction and braking. The cold-weather capable compound stays pliable as temperatures drop, so grip is preserved on chilly commutes. In regions with frequent heavy snow, packed ice, or prolonged subfreezing conditions, a dedicated winter tire will perform better. As an all-terrain, all-season option, the CrossContact ATR is at its best in shoulder-season flurries and occasional winter weather, paired with cautious driving and safe following distances.
Sizes & Fitment Guide
Start with the OE size on your driver-side door-jamb label. Popular CrossContact ATR sizes include 225/65R17, 255/60R18, 265/60R18, 265/65R17, and 255/70R17, and you should match or exceed the original load index and speed rating. If you are changing wheel diameter or considering a plus-size, verify overall diameter, wheel width, and offset to avoid clearance issues. Our fitment tools and team can confirm compatibility before you buy, ensuring proper handling, accurate speedometer readings, and a smooth install.
Mileage, Warranty & Care
Real-world tread life depends on driving style, alignment, rotation, and inflation. Rotate every 5,000 to 7,500 miles, keep pressures at the door-jamb spec, and fix alignment at the first sign of uneven wear. Continental provides a limited warranty for materials and workmanship, and treadwear coverage can vary by size and rating, with road hazard protection often available from the retailer. A consistent maintenance routine is the simplest way to maximize mileage and preserve the CrossContact ATR's quiet, confident ride.
Reviews & Comparisons
Both target drivers who split time between pavement and mild trails. The CrossContact ATR leans toward a quieter, more composed on-road ride with confident wet traction, while the Scorpion ATR delivers well-rounded grip. If daily comfort and low noise top your list, the CrossContact ATR's tread tuning stands out. If you see frequent unpaved miles, compare available sizes, load ratings, and your vehicle's OE needs to decide which fits best.
