71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
70/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
72/100
225 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Continental Sport Contact 5 vs Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057 — 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.
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90
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
92/100
16 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057 — better comfort, treadwear and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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 X CV G057 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Sport Contact 5 | Geolandar X CV G057 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 87 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Geolandar X CV G057 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Sport Contact 5 | Geolandar X CV G057 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 94 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 87 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Geolandar X CV G057 leads by 47
Why this score
| Source | Sport Contact 5 | Geolandar X CV G057 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 26 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 87 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Geolandar X CV G057 leads by 33
Why this score
| Source | Sport Contact 5 | Geolandar X CV G057 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 51 | 90 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Geolandar X CV G057 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Sport Contact 5 | Geolandar X CV G057 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 87 |
| DriverReviews owners | 84 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental Sport Contact 5 | Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 90 |
| Dry | 94 | 96 |
| Wet | 89 | 92 |
| Snow | – | 65 |
| Comfort | 45 | 92 |
| Noise | – | 91 |
| Treadwear | 51 | 84 |
| Handling | 76 | 87 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Tire A
90
/ 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 Sport Contact 5 is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in wet and dry grip, offering exceptional confidence and handling for spirited drivers. However, the consensus is heavily polarized by its rapid tread wear, with a significant number of users reporting premature replacement intervals that diminish the tire's overall value proposition.
Pros
- Exceptional grip in both wet and dry conditions
- High levels of steering precision and driver feedback
- Strong braking performance
- Good comfort and relatively low road noise for a performance tire
Cons
- Rapid and often premature tread wear
- High price point relative to longevity
- Performance degradation as tread depth decreases
- Soft sidewalls prone to damage from potholes or curbs
Observations
- Users with high-torque or heavy vehicles (e.g., Audi Q5, Mercedes C-Class, BMW 3-series) frequently report the fastest tread wear, often requiring replacement under 10,000 miles.
- Drivers of lighter, smaller vehicles (e.g., Fiesta, lightweight sports cars) report significantly better longevity, suggesting the compound is highly sensitive to vehicle weight and load.
- The 'ContiSeal' (self-sealing) variants are noted for better durability in some instances, though they remain expensive.
The Yokohama Geolandar X-CV G057 is highly regarded by users as a significant performance upgrade over various OEM tire fitments. Owners consistently praise its superior wet-weather traction, quiet ride quality, and refined handling characteristics, making it a strong contender for daily-driven SUVs and crossovers.
Pros
- Exceptional wet-weather grip and road confidence
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Noticeable performance improvement over OEM tires
- Strong value proposition and longevity
Cons
- Some reports of faster-than-expected tread wear
- Not intended for off-road use despite the 'Geolandar' branding
- May lack the ultimate high-performance dry-track precision of dedicated summer tires
Observations
- Users with heavy vehicles, such as the Mazda CX-90 PHEV and Mercedes GL-series, report that the tire handles the vehicle weight well while improving overall ride comfort.
- Owners of luxury SUVs like the Acura RDX and Mercedes GLE noted that the tire provides a more composed and quiet experience compared to factory-installed alternatives.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental Sport Contact 5 | B · Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Max Performance tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | — | 58 |
| Rim diameters | — | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 520 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Continental
90
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057 — better comfort, treadwear and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057 scores 92 vs 45 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057 scores 84 vs 51 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057 scores 87 vs 76 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057 scores 92 vs 89 on wet.
Tire A · Continental Sport Contact 5
Tire B · Yokohama Geolandar X CV G057
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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.