89
/ 100
Objective (60%)
74/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
92/100
19 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear UltraGrip SUV — 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
80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
77/100
1 owner review
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental CrossContact LX25 — better comfort, treadwear and handling. Pick the Goodyear UltraGrip SUV if dry matters most to you.
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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
Score (0–100)
UltraGrip SUV leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | UltraGrip SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 71 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 93 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | UltraGrip SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | UltraGrip SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | UltraGrip SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 90 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 97 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | UltraGrip SUV |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | UltraGrip SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | 89 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | UltraGrip SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental CrossContact LX25 | Goodyear UltraGrip SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 89 | 80 |
| Dry | 82 | 90 |
| Wet | 92 | 90 |
| Snow | 94 | – |
| Comfort | 94 | 70 |
| Noise | 93 | – |
| Treadwear | 89 | 70 |
| Handling | 85 | 80 |
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Headline score
89
/ 100
Tire A
80
/ 100
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.
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.
The Goodyear UltraGrip SUV is regarded as a capable winter tire that offers dynamic handling characteristics similar to summer tires on dry and wet pavement. While it provides reliable traction in snow, users should anticipate a service life of approximately 15,000 miles before performance begins to degrade significantly.
Pros
- Excellent handling dynamics on dry and wet surfaces
- Reliable snow traction and mobility
- Consistent performance over the first three years of ownership
Cons
- Limited tread life, typically reaching wear limits around 15,000 miles
- Noticeable decline in performance as the tire approaches its wear limit
- Slightly delayed or vague steering reaction in deep snow conditions
Observations
- Users report that the tire maintains a sporty, dynamic feel even when used as an all-season solution.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental CrossContact LX25 | B · Goodyear UltraGrip SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Winter Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 40 | — |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10 - 12/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 740 A A - B | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
89
/ 100
Continental
80
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Continental CrossContact LX25 — better comfort, treadwear and handling. Pick the Goodyear UltraGrip SUV if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 94 vs 70 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 89 vs 70 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear UltraGrip SUV scores 90 vs 82 on dry.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 85 vs 80 on handling.
Tire A · Continental CrossContact LX25
Tire B · Goodyear UltraGrip SUV
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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.