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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear UltraGrip 6 — Compared (September 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.

VS
Tire B Goodyear

Goodyear UltraGrip 6

Winter Ultra High Performance tires

Goodyear UltraGrip 6 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
90/100
2 owner reviews
Dry
80
Wet
95
Snow
–
Comfort
85
Noise
–
Treadwear
80
Handling
100

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictToo close to call: Continental CrossContact LX25 and Goodyear UltraGrip 6 are within 2 points overall. Continental CrossContact LX25 is stronger on comfort and treadwear. Goodyear UltraGrip 6 is stronger on handling and wet.
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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) CrossContact LX25 leads by 2
A — Continental CrossContact LX25
82
B — Goodyear UltraGrip 6
80
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX25UltraGrip 6
Professional tests (TWG score) 71 –
Tire Rack owners 93 –
Tyre Reviews owners 93 80
SimpleTire owners 99 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) UltraGrip 6 leads by 3
A — Continental CrossContact LX25
92
B — Goodyear UltraGrip 6
95
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX25UltraGrip 6
Tire Rack owners 92 –
Tyre Reviews owners 93 95
SimpleTire owners 93 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental CrossContact LX25
94
B — Goodyear UltraGrip 6
–
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX25UltraGrip 6
Professional tests (TWG score) 100 –
Tire Rack owners 83 –
Tyre Reviews owners 90 –
SimpleTire owners 86 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) CrossContact LX25 leads by 9
A — Continental CrossContact LX25
94
B — Goodyear UltraGrip 6
85
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX25UltraGrip 6
Tire Rack owners 90 –
Tyre Reviews owners 97 85
SimpleTire owners 95 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental CrossContact LX25
93
B — Goodyear UltraGrip 6
–
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX25UltraGrip 6
SimpleTire owners 94 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) CrossContact LX25 leads by 9
A — Continental CrossContact LX25
89
B — Goodyear UltraGrip 6
80
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX25UltraGrip 6
Tire Rack owners 91 –
Tyre Reviews owners 93 80
SimpleTire owners 89 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) UltraGrip 6 leads by 15
A — Continental CrossContact LX25
85
B — Goodyear UltraGrip 6
100
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX25UltraGrip 6
Tyre Reviews owners 85 100

Scores at a glance

Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear UltraGrip 6: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental CrossContact LX25Goodyear UltraGrip 6
Relative Score 89 88
Dry 82 80
Wet 92 95
Snow 94 –
Comfort 94 85
Noise 93 –
Treadwear 89 80
Handling 85 100

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Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Continental CrossContact LX25

The Continental CrossContact LX25 is highly regarded by users for its exceptional ride comfort, low noise levels, and reliable all-season traction. It is frequently cited as a superior replacement for factory-installed tires, offering a balanced performance profile that excels in daily driving conditions across various climates.

Pros

  • Exceptional ride comfort and quiet operation
  • Significantly improved braking performance
  • Predictable and confident handling in light snow and wet conditions
  • Strong value proposition compared to premium factory-installed alternatives

Cons

  • Tendency to pick up and eject road gravel
  • Occasional reports of premature tread wear in specific use cases
  • Stiffer sidewall response when encountering sharp road imperfections or deep potholes

Observations

  • Luxury SUV owners (Mercedes ML/GLE) report a significant improvement in ride quality and cabin noise when replacing factory run-flat tires with the LX25.
  • Users with 19-inch wheel configurations on compact crossovers like the Mazda CX-5 find the tire to be a reliable solution for challenging New England weather conditions.
Tire B Goodyear UltraGrip 6

The Goodyear UltraGrip 6 is highly regarded for its exceptional performance in winter conditions, particularly in snow and wet weather. Users consistently praise its reliable handling and progressive braking capabilities, noting that it remains a capable tire despite being an older model in the Goodyear lineup.

Pros

  • Superb traction and handling in snowy conditions
  • Excellent performance and grip on wet road surfaces
  • Predictable and progressive braking behavior
  • Reliable all-weather versatility

Cons

  • Requires cautious driving on ice
  • Dated model design compared to newer market offerings

Observations

  • Users report the tire performs reliably across various weather conditions, suggesting consistent performance regardless of specific vehicle fitment.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental CrossContact LX25 B · Goodyear UltraGrip 6
Category—Winter Ultra High Performance tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available40—
Rim diameters16″ – 22″—
Tread depth10 - 12/32″—
UTQG740 A A - B—
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering—
Max pressure44 - 51 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental

Goodyear

Too close to call: Continental CrossContact LX25 and Goodyear UltraGrip 6 are within 2 points overall. Continental CrossContact LX25 is stronger on comfort and treadwear. Goodyear UltraGrip 6 is stronger on handling and wet.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear UltraGrip 6 scores 100 vs 85 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 94 vs 85 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 89 vs 80 on treadwear.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear UltraGrip 6 scores 95 vs 92 on wet.

Tire A · Continental CrossContact LX25
Tire B · Goodyear UltraGrip 6

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.