71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
71/100
34 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Continental CrossContact UHP vs Yokohama BluEarth RV02 — 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
64
/ 100
Objective (60%)
62/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
77/100
8 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental CrossContact UHP — better dry and comfort. Pick the Yokohama BluEarth RV02 if treadwear, handling and wet matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
5 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)
CrossContact UHP leads by 52
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact UHP | BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 1 |
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | 97 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
BluEarth RV02 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact UHP | BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 86 |
| Tire Rack owners | 82 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 81 |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
CrossContact UHP leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact UHP | BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 26 |
| Tire Rack owners | 82 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 86 |
| SimpleTire owners | 97 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
BluEarth RV02 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact UHP | BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 66 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 53 | 59 |
| SimpleTire owners | 92 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
BluEarth RV02 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact UHP | BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental CrossContact UHP | Yokohama BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 64 |
| Dry | 86 | 34 |
| Wet | 79 | 84 |
| Comfort | 72 | 50 |
| Treadwear | 53 | 59 |
| Handling | 74 | 80 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Tire A
64
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Continental Cross Contact UHP is a polarizing tire that delivers strong dry and wet road performance but suffers from significant inconsistency regarding tread longevity. While many users praise its handling, stability, and confidence-inspiring grip, a substantial portion of the user base reports premature and uneven wear, particularly on heavier SUVs and 4x4 vehicles.
Pros
- Strong dry and wet road grip
- Predictable handling and cornering stability
- Good performance in light snow and varied weather conditions
- Quiet operation on many vehicle platforms
Cons
- Extremely inconsistent and often premature tread wear
- High road noise reported by a significant subset of users
- Firm, sometimes harsh ride quality
- Poor off-road capability, particularly on wet grass or mud
Observations
- Heavy SUVs and 4x4s frequently exhibit rapid front-axle tire wear, often requiring rotation as early as 8,000-10,000 miles to maintain even tread depth.
- Users with high-center-of-gravity vehicles report that aggressive cornering significantly accelerates rear tire scrubbing.
- Performance varies notably by vehicle weight; lighter or more balanced setups report significantly higher mileage than heavy luxury SUVs.
The Yokohama BluEarth RV02 is widely regarded as a high-comfort, stable tire specifically engineered for MPVs and SUVs with higher centers of gravity. While users consistently praise its superior wet-weather grip and noise suppression, long-term satisfaction is somewhat tempered by reports of inconsistent tread longevity and potential material degradation over time.
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry surface grip
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Improved vehicle stability for tall-profile vehicles like MPVs and SUVs
- Competitive fuel efficiency
Cons
- Noticeable increase in noise and decrease in comfort as tread wears down
- Reports of premature sidewall or tread cracking
- Inconsistent tread life, with some users noting rapid wear due to softer compounds
Observations
- Users specifically noted that the tire significantly improves stability and reduces body roll in MPVs like the Toyota Vellfire.
- Drivers of SUVs, such as the Hyundai Tucson and Nissan Qashqai, reported a marked improvement in handling and wet-weather confidence compared to OEM tire options.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental CrossContact UHP | B · Yokohama BluEarth RV02 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 9 | — |
| Rim diameters | 18″ – 21″ | — |
| Tread depth | 9 - 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 280 - 420 A - AA A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Continental
64
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Continental CrossContact UHP — better dry and comfort. Pick the Yokohama BluEarth RV02 if treadwear, handling and wet matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental CrossContact UHP scores 86 vs 34 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental CrossContact UHP scores 72 vs 50 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama BluEarth RV02 scores 59 vs 53 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama BluEarth RV02 scores 80 vs 74 on handling.
Tire A · Continental CrossContact UHP
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth RV02
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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.