72
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
66/100
8 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Continental PureContact LS vs Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039 — 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
82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
31 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039 — better comfort, snow and wet. Pick the Continental PureContact LS if handling 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)
Geolandar H/T G039 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | Geolandar H/T G039 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 73 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Geolandar H/T G039 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | Geolandar H/T G039 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 60 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Geolandar H/T G039 leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | Geolandar H/T G039 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 48 | 70 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Geolandar H/T G039 leads by 33
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | Geolandar H/T G039 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 58 | 60 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Geolandar H/T G039 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | Geolandar H/T G039 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 53 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
PureContact LS leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | Geolandar H/T G039 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 63 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental PureContact LS | Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 82 |
| Dry | 86 | 94 |
| Wet | 79 | 89 |
| Snow | 48 | 74 |
| Comfort | 58 | 91 |
| Noise | – | 92 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 80 |
| Handling | 85 | 63 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
Tire A
82
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
The Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039 is generally regarded as a smooth, quiet, and comfortable highway tire that performs well in dry and summer conditions. While many users praise its ride quality and handling improvements, experiences regarding tread longevity and winter traction are polarized, suggesting performance may vary significantly based on vehicle weight and driving environment.
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and smooth handling characteristics
- Low road noise levels compared to competitors
- Strong dry pavement traction and stability
- Reliable manufacturer treadwear warranty support
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life, particularly on heavy-duty trucks
- Mediocre performance in snow and ice for some users
- Reports of excessive noise or 'growling' on specific vehicle platforms
- Reduced confidence in wet or winter conditions compared to premium alternatives
Observations
- Heavy-duty truck owners report mixed results, with some praising snow-plowing capabilities while others note rapid tread wear under heavy towing loads.
- Users of mid-size SUVs like the 4Runner and Jeep Cherokee report significant improvements in ride quality and noise reduction over previous tires.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental PureContact LS | B · Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Ultra High Performance tires | All Season Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| 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?
72
/ 100
Continental
82
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039 — better comfort, snow and wet. Pick the Continental PureContact LS if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039 scores 91 vs 58 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039 scores 74 vs 48 on snow.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental PureContact LS scores 85 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039 scores 89 vs 79 on wet.
Tire A · Continental PureContact LS
Tire B · Yokohama Geolandar H/T G039
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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.