Continental TerrainContact H/T vs Hankook Dynapro HT (RH12) tires

Continental tires are now found on a wide range of vehicles, including minivans and family SUVs, sports vehicles, off-road racing vehicles, commercial trucks and buses, and agricultural and industrial equipment. In addition, Continental tires are used as original equipment by many of the world's leading automakers, including BMW, Ford, Honda, Porsche, Volkswagen, and others. On the other hand, Hankook Tires has been a prominent figure in the tire market since the 1940s. Hankook also manufactures tires for light trucks, commercial trucks, CUVs, SUVs, minivans, electric vehicles, and trailers. With three facilities in the US, including their American Headquarters and plant in Clarksville, TN, and their Technical Center in Akron, OH, Hankook is a sponsor of both Major League Baseball and Real Madrid.

With tire families that include the ExtremeContact, CrossContact, TrueContact, and TerrainContact for light trucks and SUVs, Continental offers some excellent options for you. Continental's TerrainContact H/T is a highway all-season tire designed for drivers of pickup trucks, Jeeps, and full-size SUVs who seek a strong, durable tire with balanced on-road performance and reliable all-season capability. The TerrainContact H/T is designed to provide a quiet ride and long-lasting performance, as well as dependable grip in dry, wet, and wintry situations, including light snow.

The Hankook Dynapro HT (RH12) is a highway all-season tire that is designed for use on SUVs and sport trucks. Hankook offers reliable year-round traction, great steering response, and better hydroplaning resistance.

Which tire performs better between the two? To help you make the best decision, we evaluate the Continental TerrainContact H/T and the Hankook Dynapro HT (RH12) using SimpleScore.

Continental TerrainContact H/T tires

Backed by a 70,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty, the Continental TerrainContact H/T features a symmetric tread pattern that provides increased traction, longevity, and cut-and-chip resistance. The large, stable shoulder blocks contribute to reliable traction and longevity, while noise blockers limit airborne noise for a more enjoyable driving experience. While the computer-optimized pattern ensures a quiet and smooth ride, the +Silane substance provides wet traction and braking. Full-depth, interlocking sipes provide reliable handling and braking and Traction Grooves provide snow-to-snow traction. In addition, the Continental TerrainContact H/T is backed by Continental's Total Confidence Plan which includes a limited warranty, flat tire roadside assistance, customer satisfaction trial, and treadwear mileage warranty (restrictions and limitations apply).

On average, the Continental TerrainContact H/T gets an overall SimpleScore of 8.7 out of 10 thanks to its great traction (8.5), superb handling (8.5), and excellent longevity (9.2).

Hankook Dynapro HT (RH12) tires

A highway-terrain tire, the Hankook Dynapro HT (RH12) is designed to provide long treadwear, outstanding ride comfort, and all-season grip, even in light snow. While Dynapro HT (RH12) tires include a computer-generated symmetric tread pattern that ensures even wear, low noise, and all-season grip, its stable shoulders improve steering reaction, whereas, lateral notches boost traction in wet and light snowy situations. Independent intermediate tread blocks have an interlocking design that provides traction in rain and snow while maintaining block stability for handling. Four circumferential grooves channel water to prevent hydroplaning and preserve wet traction, while zigzag sipes throughout the tread design increase the number of biting edges, improving winter traction. Additionally, the Dynapro HT (RH12) features a high-stiffness continuous center rib that improves steering response and straight-line tracking.

On average, the Hankook Dynapro HT (RH12) gets an overall SimpleScore of 8.5 out of 10 thanks to its great traction (8.4), confident handling (8.4), and superb longevity (8.4).

Continental TerrainContact H/T vs Hankook Dynapro HT (RH12) tires on traction

A highway terrain tire provides all-season traction including traction in dry, wet, and light winter weather conditions. Tire traction is a tire's grip or adhesion to the road surface. Let’s see the traction scores of the TerrainContact H/T and the Dynapro HT (RH12).

The Continental TerrainContact H/T's large, solid shoulder blocks offer confident traction, while the +Silane compound improves wet traction and braking. Its large, circumferential grooves and lateral notches help drain water from the tread, preventing hydroplaning to boost wet traction, the Continental TerrainContact H/T’s full-depth interlocking sipes provide better traction in dry, wet, and light winter weather conditions. In addition, its Traction Grooves include gripping teeth inside to keep the snow in the tread and provide snow-to-snow traction. As a result, the Continental TerrainContact H/T gets a traction score of 8.5.

The Hankook Dynapro HT (RH12) has a reliable traction score of 8.4, which is comparable to the TerrainContact H/T. While the straight four-channel waterway reduces hydroplaning and increases wet traction, the high tread depth contributes to greater stability and traction performance.

When it comes to traction, the Continental TerrainContact H/T has a slight edge over the Hankook Dynapro HT (RH12) (8.5 vs 8.4).

ADVANTAGE: Continental TerrainContact H/T

Continental TerrainContact H/T vs Hankook Dynapro HT (RH12) tires on handling

Maintaining a car’s stability and enjoyment on the move depends on good handling. The right tires for your vehicle can enhance its handling, fuel efficiency, and general performance. Let’s see how well the Hankook Dynapro HT (RH12) and Continental TerrainContact H/T have performed in this aspect.

The TerrainContact H/T’s tread pattern with the +silane rubber compound improves braking performance while its full-depth, interlocking sipes provide reliable handling and braking with heavy loads. As a result, the Continental TerrainContact H/T gets a reliable handling score of 8.5.

The Dynapro HT (RH12) has steel belts for superior steering stability and interlocking ribs for improved handling performance. Additionally, the Dynapro HT (RH12)’s increased tread depth contributes to improved stability. As a result, the Hankook Dynapro HT (RH12) sports a reliable handling score of (8.4).

In terms of handling, the Continental TerrainContact H/T has a marginally better handling score than the Dynapro HT (RH12) (8.5 vs 8.4).

ADVANTAGE: Continental TerrainContact H/T

Continental TerrainContact H/T vs Hankook Dynapro HT (RH12) tires on longevity

When your tire's tread wears away, it loses grip on the road and your ability to handle the vehicle. Let's look at the SimpleScore of longevity for TerrainContact H/T and Dynapro HT (RH12).

The Continental TerrainContact H/T has an excellent longevity score of 9.2 thanks to its internal construction which includes a two-ply polyester casing that offers longevity, as well as, two heavy-duty steel belts that stabilize the tread for increased durability. In addition, the TerrainContact H/T’s dual, spirally coiled cap plies reinforce the tire and improve its high-speed capacity. It also comes with a 70,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty.

On the other hand, the Dynapro HT (RH12) has a wider footprint, which prevents uneven wear and enhances longevity. The Dynapro HT (RH12)’s symmetric tread pattern and specific rubber compound also prevent irregular wear, resulting in longer tread life, while its steel belts and deep tread depth add to its longevity. Backed by a 70,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty for P-metric sizes, and a 40,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty for LT-metric sizes, the Dynapro HT (RH12) sports a reliable longevity score of 8.4.

In terms of longevity, the Continental TerrainContact H/T has a superior score than the Dynapro HT (RH12) (9.2 vs 8.4).

ADVANTAGE: Continental TerrainContact H/T

When to use each

Highway terrain tires have a narrower tread and softer rubber, allowing them to make the most of road conditions ranging from warm to cold, and dry to rainy. The Continental TerrainContact H/T and the Hankook Dynapro HT(RH12) are solid highway-terrain tires that offer great year-round traction, handling, and longevity.

However, highway-terrain tires are not designed to grip sand or mud, are not Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified, and cannot withstand harsh winter weather conditions. You can pick all-terrain tires in this case, if you frequently travel to colder areas as they come with the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certification and offer excellent on-road performance while not compromising their off-road attributes, too.

Which one should you choose?

Continental and Hankook manufacture some of the greatest highway-terrain tires today, and the TerrainContact H/T and Dynapro HT (RH12) have continued their legacy. However, which of these tires is ideal for your vehicle?

Based on an overall SimpleScore comparison, the Continental TerrainContact H/T has a slight edge over the Hankook Dynapro HT (RH12). The TerrainContact H/T outperforms the Dynapro HT (RH12) in traction, handling, and longevity. Let’s see if there's a difference in cost between the TerrainContact H/T and Dynapro HT (RH12).

Comparing the prices of the 265/70R17 tire size, the Continental TerrainContact H/T costs around $219 per tire, and four such tires cost $876, while the Hankook Dynapro HT (RH12) costs around $158 per tire, and four such tires cost $632 (a difference of $244).

Based on SimpleScore, you should choose the Continental TerrainContact H/T if you:

• Drive a lightweight full-sized light truck like the Ford F-150, a truck like the RAM 3500, or a pickup truck like the Nissan Titan.
• Want superior longevity (9.2 vs 8.4)
• Want better traction (8.5 vs 8.4)
• Prefer better handling (8.5 vs 8.4)
• Want to benefit from Continental’s Total Confidence plan

On the other hand, you should purchase the Hankook Dynapro HT (RH12) if you:

• Drive a commercial van like the Ford Transit 250, a compact crossover SUV like the Nissan Rogue, or a pickup truck like the Toyota Tacoma
• Are looking for a less expensive tire

Highway-terrain tires like the Continental TerrainContact H/T and the Hankook Dynapro HT (RH12) provide dependable year-round performance. But, the tire you choose will depend on the kind of car you drive and the qualities that are most essential to you, like cost, handling, traction, and longevity.

Still not sure which tire to buy? Fortunately, SimpleTire is here to help as our helpful agents are more than happy to assist you in selecting the right tire for your ride and budget.