70
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
2 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Avon Turbosteel 70 vs Continental PureContact LS — 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.
VS
75
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
66/100
8 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental PureContact LS — better treadwear, wet and dry. Pick the Avon Turbosteel 70 if comfort matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
6 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)
PureContact LS leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Turbosteel 70 | PureContact LS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 86 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
PureContact LS leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Turbosteel 70 | PureContact LS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 79 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Turbosteel 70 | PureContact LS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 48 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Turbosteel 70 leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | Turbosteel 70 | PureContact LS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 58 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
PureContact LS leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Turbosteel 70 | PureContact LS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 70 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
PureContact LS leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Turbosteel 70 | PureContact LS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 85 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Avon Turbosteel 70 | Continental PureContact LS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 75 |
| Dry | 80 | 86 |
| Wet | 70 | 79 |
| Snow | – | 48 |
| Comfort | 85 | 58 |
| Treadwear | 50 | 70 |
| Handling | 80 | 85 |
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Headline score
70
/ 100
Tire A
75
/ 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 Avon Turbosteel 70 is a niche, period-correct tire primarily valued by owners of classic luxury vehicles for its authentic aesthetic and high levels of ride comfort. While enthusiasts praise its build quality and quiet operation, the limited user feedback highlights a significant concern regarding structural integrity and long-term reliability.
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and quiet operation
- Authentic period-correct aesthetic for classic vehicles
- High manufacturing quality and factory-balanced roundness
Cons
- Reports of severe internal structural failure
- Limited availability and niche application
- Potential for deformation under load
Observations
- Specifically designed and utilized for classic luxury vehicles like Range Rovers and Aston Martins from the 1970s and 1980s.
- Exclusively available in the 235/70/15 size, limiting its application to specific vintage wheel configurations.
The Continental PureContact LS receives a polarized reception from users, balancing praise for its longevity and wet-weather performance against significant complaints regarding noise levels and cold-weather flat-spotting. While some drivers appreciate the tire's luxury-oriented ride and tread life, others report inconsistent quality and frustrating vibration issues that detract from the overall ownership experience.
Pros
- Extended tread life compared to performance-oriented alternatives
- Reliable grip and stability in wet road conditions
- Comfortable, vibration-isolating ride quality
- Improved handling characteristics over many original equipment tires
Cons
- Persistent flat-spotting issues, particularly in colder temperatures
- Excessive road noise and humming at highway speeds
- Diminished traction and grip performance as the tread wears down
- Inconsistent winter weather capability
Observations
- Owners of luxury sedans like the Lexus ES 350 and Lincoln Continental reported significant issues with morning flat-spotting and vibrations.
- Users transitioning from performance-focused tires, such as the ExtremeContact DWS 06, noted a distinct trade-off between increased tread life and a loss of sporty steering feedback.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Avon Turbosteel 70 | B · Continental PureContact LS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Touring tires | All Season Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 700 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 70,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Avon
75
/ 100
Continental
Winner: Continental PureContact LS — better treadwear, wet and dry. Pick the Avon Turbosteel 70 if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Avon Turbosteel 70 scores 85 vs 58 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Continental PureContact LS scores 70 vs 50 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental PureContact LS scores 79 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental PureContact LS scores 86 vs 80 on dry.
Tire A · Avon Turbosteel 70
Tire B · Continental PureContact LS
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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.