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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Continental CrossContact LX Sport vs Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring — 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.

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VerdictOnly Continental CrossContact LX Sport has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
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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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental CrossContact LX Sport
77
B — Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring
–
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX SportAssurance ComforTred Touring
Tire Rack owners 85 –
Tyre Reviews owners 76 –
SimpleTire owners 94 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — Continental CrossContact LX Sport
70
B — Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring
–
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX SportAssurance ComforTred Touring
Tire Rack owners 79 –
Tyre Reviews owners 69 –
SimpleTire owners 89 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental CrossContact LX Sport
52
B — Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring
–
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX SportAssurance ComforTred Touring
Tire Rack owners 60 –
Tyre Reviews owners 51 –
SimpleTire owners 92 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental CrossContact LX Sport
74
B — Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring
–
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX SportAssurance ComforTred Touring
Tire Rack owners 80 –
Tyre Reviews owners 74 –
SimpleTire owners 93 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — Continental CrossContact LX Sport
41
B — Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring
–
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX SportAssurance ComforTred Touring
Tire Rack owners 64 –
Tyre Reviews owners 39 –
SimpleTire owners 81 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental CrossContact LX Sport
64
B — Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring
–
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX SportAssurance ComforTred Touring
Tyre Reviews owners 64 –

Scores at a glance

Continental CrossContact LX Sport vs Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental CrossContact LX SportGoodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring
Relative Score 62 –
Dry 77 –
Wet 70 –
Snow 52 –
Comfort 74 –
Treadwear 41 –
Handling 64 –

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Headline score

Tire A

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.

Tire A Continental CrossContact LX Sport

The Continental CrossContact LX Sport receives a polarized reception, characterized by high praise for its dry-road handling and off-road capability, contrasted sharply by widespread frustration regarding premature tread wear. While some users appreciate its quiet ride and versatile performance, a significant portion of owners report unacceptable longevity, often requiring replacement well before the 20,000-mile mark.

Pros

  • Strong dry-road handling and steering response
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality
  • Effective traction in light off-road and muddy conditions
  • Reliable performance in varied seasonal weather for some users

Cons

  • Extremely rapid and inconsistent tread wear
  • Poor wet-weather performance and susceptibility to aquaplaning
  • Lack of a mileage warranty leading to high long-term ownership costs
  • Reported structural issues including sidewall cracking and premature rubber degradation

Observations

  • Owners of heavier SUVs, such as the Volvo XC90 and Land Rover Discovery Sport, report the most severe tread wear issues, suggesting the tire may struggle with the weight of larger vehicles.
  • Performance-oriented SUV drivers, such as those with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, generally appreciate the handling characteristics but note that the tire is not a substitute for dedicated summer or winter rubber.
Tire B Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental CrossContact LX Sport B · Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring
CategoryAll Season Ultra High Performance tiresTouring All Season tire
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available32—
Rim diameters16″ – 22″—
Tread depth9/32″11 - 12/32″
UTQG480 A A640 - 740 A B
SidewallBlackwallVertical Serrated Band
Max pressure51 psi51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental

Goodyear

Only Continental CrossContact LX Sport has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.

Tire A · Continental CrossContact LX Sport
Tire B · Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring

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.