CX/Gravel Tire Test: Continental Terra Adventure 45

The Terra Adventure is a new tire from Continental and is the first tire we've tested that comes with Continental's new Trail casing and Grip compound. We consider this test a preview of the future off-road tires from Continental, as we already see this construction applied to more new tires.

The Terra Adventure is a versatile tire for gravel biking; you won't be surprised if you find yourself on an adventure off the beaten path. Its fairly coarse tread pattern should perform well on asphalt, loose conditions, and everything in between. The Grip compound and Trail casing assist in ensuring that you won't be caught off guard by a lack of grip or a flat tire.

The Trail casing of the Terra Adventure features an anti-puncture layer under the tread, which we don't see on most gravel bike tires. This further indicates that the Terra Adventure is not a pure performance tire but one that won't surprise you easily.

The Terra Adventure is available in 45, 50, and 55 mm sizes, which is a good choice for this type of tire. The 55 mm version also makes the tire interesting for mountain bikes, although we know that many similar tire options are available in the 55-622 / 29x2.1 size. We tested the Terra Adventure in the 45 mm size and will compare it with 40, 45, and 50 mm wide gravel bike tires.

Manufacturer Specifications

Manufacturer Specs
Brand	Continental
Model	Terra Adventure
Year	2025
Supplied By	Bought in store
New or Used	New
Mileage	0 km
Price Range	High
Buy At
Manufacturer part number	0150748
EAN	4019238401639
TPI	3/180
Compound	Grip Compound
Bead	Folding
ETRTO	45-622
Specified Weight	540 grams
Max Air Pressure (psi)	58
Made In	Members Only
Available Sizes	45-622 (700x45c) 50-622 (700x50c) 55-622 (700x55c)

Continental Terra Adventure 45 Test Results

Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements

Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements
Specified Weight	540 grams
Measured Weight	529 grams
Measured Width Casing	42 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread	41 mm
Measured Height	42 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center	1.7 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge	2.5 mm
Measured Total Thickness Center (excluding knobs)	2.70 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall	Members Only
All size measurements are taken at low air pressure on a 17.8 mm inner width rim.

Rolling Resistance Test Results

Rolling Resistance Test Results
Inner Tube	None (30 ml sealant)
Measured Width	42 mm
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 30-32 = 66 psi/4.6 bar 33-35 = 60 psi/4.1 bar 36-38 = 54 psi/3.7 bar 39-42 = 50 psi/3.4 bar 43-46 = 46 psi/3.2 bar 47-50 = 42 psi/2.9 barHigh Air Pressure (50 psi / 3.4 bar)	Members Only
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 30-32 = 55 psi/3.8 bar 33-35 = 50 psi/3.4 bar 36-38 = 45 psi/3.1 bar 39-42 = 42 psi/2.9 bar 43-46 = 38 psi/2.6 bar 47-50 = 35 psi/2.4 barMedium Air Pressure (42 psi / 2.9 bar)	Members Only
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 30-32 = 44 psi/3.0 bar 33-35 = 40 psi/2.8 bar 36-38 = 36 psi/2.6 bar 39-42 = 33 psi/2.3 bar 43-46 = 31 psi/2.1 bar 47-50 = 28 psi/1.9 barLow Air Pressure (33 psi / 2.3 bar)	26.9 Watts CRR: 0.00806
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 30-32 = 33 psi/2.3 bar 33-35 = 30 psi/2.1 bar 36-38 = 27 psi/1.9 bar 39-42 = 25 psi/1.7 bar 43-46 = 23 psi/1.6 bar 47-50 = 21 psi/1.4 barExtra Low Air Pressure (25 psi / 1.7 bar)	30.4 Watts CRR: 0.00911
The CX/Gravel section is a multi tire size section, air pressures have been adjusted to the measured casing width. All numbers are for a single tire at a speed of 29 km/h / 18 mph and a load of 42.5 kg / 94 lbs. Use the formula: RR (Watts) = CRR * speed (m/s) * load (N) to calculate rolling resistance at a given speed and load.

Puncture Resistance Test Results

Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better)
Total Puncture Score Tread	47 Points
Total Puncture Score Sidewall	Members Only
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle	Members Only
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle	Members Only
Tread Total Tire Thickness	2.70 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle	Members Only
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle	Members Only
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness	Members Only

Hard Surface Static Grip Test Results

Static Grip Test Results
Wet Grip Average	72 Points
Wet Grip Center	Members Only
Wet Grip Edge	Members Only
Measured Knob Height Center	1.7 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge	2.5 mm
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 CX/Gravel grip test rim width = 23.0 mm
Wet Grip Test and Off-Road Tires (info)

Conclusion

The Terra Adventure gives us a first look at Continental's new Trail casing and Grip compound. We immediately notice that this combination does not result in low rolling resistance, as the rolling resistance is significantly higher than that of the tires we are comparing it to. However, we see strong performance in the tread puncture resistance, and the new Grip compound performs well in our wet grip tests.

We also find it interesting that the Terra Adventure is not "made in Germany" but comes from a different factory in China. We are curious whether this will apply to the entire new Trail/Race/Grip/Rapid series from Continental or if the Terra Adventure is an exception and deviates from Continental's top-of-the-range tires.

If the Terra Adventure's features suit your needs, we certainly recommend it. It has many strong points as long as you don't need a fast rolling tire.

RATING: 4.0 / 5
TEST VERDICT: Recommended

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