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Continental CrossContact LX Sport vs Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057 — Compared (May 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Tire A Continental

Continental CrossContact LX Sport

All Season Ultra High Performance tires

Continental CrossContact LX Sport tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
57/100
14 owner reviews
Dry
77
Wet
70
Snow
52
Comfort
74
Noise
–
Treadwear
41
Handling
64

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Yokohama

Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057

Summer Premium Touring tires

Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
92/100
16 owner reviews
Dry
96
Wet
92
Snow
65
Comfort
92
Noise
91
Treadwear
84
Handling
87

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057 — better treadwear, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

7 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Geolandar X CV G057 leads by 19
A — Continental CrossContact LX Sport
77
B — Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057
96
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX SportGeolandar X CV G057
Tire Rack owners 85 –
Tyre Reviews owners 76 87
SimpleTire owners 94 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Geolandar X CV G057 leads by 22
A — Continental CrossContact LX Sport
70
B — Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057
92
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX SportGeolandar X CV G057
Tire Rack owners 79 –
Tyre Reviews owners 69 87
SimpleTire owners 89 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Geolandar X CV G057 leads by 13
A — Continental CrossContact LX Sport
52
B — Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057
65
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX SportGeolandar X CV G057
Tire Rack owners 60 –
Tyre Reviews owners 51 –
SimpleTire owners 92 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Geolandar X CV G057 leads by 18
A — Continental CrossContact LX Sport
74
B — Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057
92
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX SportGeolandar X CV G057
Tire Rack owners 80 –
Tyre Reviews owners 74 87
SimpleTire owners 93 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental CrossContact LX Sport
–
B — Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057
91
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX SportGeolandar X CV G057
SimpleTire owners 89 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Geolandar X CV G057 leads by 43
A — Continental CrossContact LX Sport
41
B — Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057
84
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX SportGeolandar X CV G057
Tire Rack owners 64 –
Tyre Reviews owners 39 90
SimpleTire owners 81 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Geolandar X CV G057 leads by 23
A — Continental CrossContact LX Sport
64
B — Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057
87
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX SportGeolandar X CV G057
Tyre Reviews owners 64 87

Scores at a glance

Continental CrossContact LX Sport vs Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental CrossContact LX SportYokohama Geolandar X CV G057
Relative Score 62 86
Dry 77 96
Wet 70 92
Snow 52 65
Comfort 74 92
Noise – 91
Treadwear 41 84
Handling 64 87

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Tire A

Tire B

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From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Continental CrossContact LX Sport

The Continental CrossContact LX Sport receives a polarized reception, characterized by high praise for its dry-road handling and off-road capability, contrasted sharply by widespread frustration regarding premature tread wear. While some users appreciate its quiet ride and versatile performance, a significant portion of owners report unacceptable longevity, often requiring replacement well before the 20,000-mile mark.

Pros

  • Strong dry-road handling and steering response
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality
  • Effective traction in light off-road and muddy conditions
  • Reliable performance in varied seasonal weather for some users

Cons

  • Extremely rapid and inconsistent tread wear
  • Poor wet-weather performance and susceptibility to aquaplaning
  • Lack of a mileage warranty leading to high long-term ownership costs
  • Reported structural issues including sidewall cracking and premature rubber degradation

Observations

  • Owners of heavier SUVs, such as the Volvo XC90 and Land Rover Discovery Sport, report the most severe tread wear issues, suggesting the tire may struggle with the weight of larger vehicles.
  • Performance-oriented SUV drivers, such as those with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, generally appreciate the handling characteristics but note that the tire is not a substitute for dedicated summer or winter rubber.
Tire B Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057

The Yokohama Geolandar X-CV G057 is highly regarded by users as a significant performance upgrade over various OEM tire fitments. Owners consistently praise its superior wet-weather traction, quiet ride quality, and refined handling characteristics, making it a strong contender for daily-driven SUVs and crossovers.

Pros

  • Exceptional wet-weather grip and road confidence
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality
  • Noticeable performance improvement over OEM tires
  • Strong value proposition and longevity

Cons

  • Some reports of faster-than-expected tread wear
  • Not intended for off-road use despite the 'Geolandar' branding
  • May lack the ultimate high-performance dry-track precision of dedicated summer tires

Observations

  • Users with heavy vehicles, such as the Mazda CX-90 PHEV and Mercedes GL-series, report that the tire handles the vehicle weight well while improving overall ride comfort.
  • Owners of luxury SUVs like the Acura RDX and Mercedes GLE noted that the tire provides a more composed and quiet experience compared to factory-installed alternatives.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental CrossContact LX Sport B · Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057
CategoryAll Season Ultra High Performance tiresSummer Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4—
Sizes available3258
Rim diameters16″ – 22″17″ – 22″
Tread depth9/32″11/32″
UTQG480 A A520 A A
Treadwear warranty—50,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure51 psi50 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental

Yokohama

Winner: Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057 — better treadwear, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057 scores 84 vs 41 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057 scores 87 vs 64 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057 scores 92 vs 70 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057 scores 96 vs 77 on dry.

Tire A · Continental CrossContact LX Sport
Tire B · Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.