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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Continental ContiCrossContact LX vs Goodyear Assurance All-Season — 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.

Tire A Continental

Continental ContiCrossContact LX

All Season Premium Touring tires

Continental ContiCrossContact LX tread pattern
Objective (60%)
/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
71/100
35 owner reviews
Dry
83
Wet
73
Snow
64
Comfort
76
Noise
90
Treadwear
66
Handling
62

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
VerdictWinner: Goodyear Assurance All-Season — better treadwear, wet and comfort. 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 9
A — Continental ContiCrossContact LX
83
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
92
Why this score
SourceContiCrossContact LXAssurance All-Season
Tire Rack owners 82
Tyre Reviews owners 79 80
SimpleTire owners 91 93

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 14
A — Continental ContiCrossContact LX
73
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
87
Why this score
SourceContiCrossContact LXAssurance All-Season
Tire Rack owners 71
Tyre Reviews owners 65 75
SimpleTire owners 90 88

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 9
A — Continental ContiCrossContact LX
64
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
73
Why this score
SourceContiCrossContact LXAssurance All-Season
Tire Rack owners 59
Tyre Reviews owners 54 30
SimpleTire owners 87 75

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 14
A — Continental ContiCrossContact LX
76
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
90
Why this score
SourceContiCrossContact LXAssurance All-Season
Tire Rack owners 74
Tyre Reviews owners 67 85
SimpleTire owners 94 91

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ContiCrossContact LX leads by 1
A — Continental ContiCrossContact LX
90
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
89
Why this score
SourceContiCrossContact LXAssurance All-Season
SimpleTire owners 90 89

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 18
A — Continental ContiCrossContact LX
66
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
84
Why this score
SourceContiCrossContact LXAssurance All-Season
Tire Rack owners 69
Tyre Reviews owners 57 20
SimpleTire owners 87 87

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance All-Season leads by 3
A — Continental ContiCrossContact LX
62
B — Goodyear Assurance All-Season
65
Why this score
SourceContiCrossContact LXAssurance All-Season
Tyre Reviews owners 62 65

Scores at a glance

Continental ContiCrossContact LX vs Goodyear Assurance All-Season: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental ContiCrossContact LXGoodyear Assurance All-Season
Relative Score 73 83
Dry 83 92
Wet 73 87
Snow 64 73
Comfort 76 90
Noise 90 89
Treadwear 66 84
Handling 62 65

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Continental ContiCrossContact LX

The Continental ContiCrossContact LX receives highly polarized feedback, often serving as a polarizing factory-fitted OEM tire. While some users praise its dry-road handling, quiet ride, and value, a significant portion of owners report severe dissatisfaction regarding wet-weather traction, hydroplaning, and inconsistent tread life.

Pros

  • Strong dry-road grip and handling performance
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality on pavement
  • Competitive price point compared to premium alternatives
  • Good initial feedback and steering response

Cons

  • Poor wet-weather performance, including hydroplaning and sliding
  • Inconsistent and often premature tread wear
  • Susceptibility to uneven wear patterns
  • Lack of confidence in winter or slushy conditions

Observations

  • Owners of modern SUVs like the Volvo XC60 and Jeep Cherokee frequently report dissatisfaction with the tire's longevity and wet-weather safety when fitted as OEM equipment.
  • Long-term durability appears highly variable, with some users reporting 60,000km+ of life while others experience failure or significant wear before 20,000 miles.
Tire B Goodyear Assurance All-Season

The Goodyear Assurance All Season is widely regarded as a budget-friendly, comfortable, and quiet tire suitable for daily commuting in moderate climates. While many users report excellent longevity and value, a notable segment of the user base experiences significant premature tread wear and subpar performance in heavy snow or icy conditions.

Pros

  • High level of ride comfort and low road noise
  • Excellent value for the price point
  • Reliable dry and wet weather traction for non-aggressive drivers
  • Strong tread life for many users, with some reporting over 60,000 miles

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread life, with reports of premature wear well before the warranty limit
  • Poor performance in winter conditions, specifically on ice and deep snow
  • Occasional reports of vibration and balance issues immediately after installation
  • Reduced traction during heavy rain compared to premium alternatives

Observations

  • Users on mid-size SUVs like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V generally report high satisfaction regarding ride quality and noise levels.
  • Drivers of heavier vehicles or those in mountainous, snowy regions report that the tire struggles to maintain grip, suggesting it is better suited for flat, temperate environments.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental ContiCrossContact LX B · Goodyear Assurance All-Season
CategoryAll Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4
Sizes available451
Rim diameters16″ – 18″14″ – 20″
Tread depth10/32″9/32″
UTQG680 A B600 A B
Treadwear warranty65,000 mi65,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure44 psi51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental

Goodyear

Winner: Goodyear Assurance All-Season — better treadwear, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 84 vs 66 on treadwear.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 87 vs 73 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 90 vs 76 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 92 vs 83 on dry.

Tire A · Continental ContiCrossContact LX
Tire B · Goodyear Assurance All-Season

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.