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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Continental CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology vs Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady — 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.

VS
Tire B Goodyear

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady

All Season Premium Touring tires

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady tread pattern
Objective (60%)
73/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
96/100
145 owner reviews
Dry
78
Wet
88
Snow
77
Comfort
95
Noise
92
Treadwear
91
Handling
95

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady — better treadwear, comfort and handling. Pick the Continental CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology if dry 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology leads by 10
A — Continental CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology
88
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
78
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus TechnologyAssurance WeatherReady
Professional tests (TWG score) – 66
Tire Rack owners 87 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 77
SimpleTire owners – 84

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 1
A — Continental CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology
87
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
88
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus TechnologyAssurance WeatherReady
Professional tests (TWG score) – 83
Tire Rack owners 86 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 80
SimpleTire owners – 86

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 2
A — Continental CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology
75
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
77
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus TechnologyAssurance WeatherReady
Professional tests (TWG score) – 77
Tire Rack owners 74 –
SimpleTire owners – 85

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 11
A — Continental CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology
84
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
95
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus TechnologyAssurance WeatherReady
Tire Rack owners 84 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 73
SimpleTire owners – 82

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 7
A — Continental CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology
85
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
92
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus TechnologyAssurance WeatherReady
SimpleTire owners – 82

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 13
A — Continental CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology
78
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
91
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus TechnologyAssurance WeatherReady
Tire Rack owners 77 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 80
SimpleTire owners – 90

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Assurance WeatherReady leads by 9
A — Continental CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology
86
B — Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
95
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus TechnologyAssurance WeatherReady
Tyre Reviews owners – 70

Scores at a glance

Continental CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology vs Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus TechnologyGoodyear Assurance WeatherReady
Relative Score 83 88
Dry 88 78
Wet 87 88
Snow 75 77
Comfort 84 95
Noise 85 92
Treadwear 78 91
Handling 86 95

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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 CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady

The Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady is widely regarded as a highly capable all-weather tire that excels in adverse conditions, particularly snow and heavy rain. Most users report a significant improvement in confidence and traction over OEM tires, though this performance comes with a slight trade-off in fuel efficiency and occasional reports of increased road noise.

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and handling in wet, slushy, and snowy conditions.
  • High level of driver confidence and vehicle stability.
  • Smooth and quiet ride quality on dry pavement.
  • Strong performance as a versatile, year-round solution for varied climates.

Cons

  • Noticeable reduction in fuel economy (typically 1-2 MPG).
  • Reports of increased road noise or a 'hum' at certain speeds.
  • Some users report faster-than-expected tread wear.
  • Higher price point compared to standard all-season alternatives.

Observations

  • Drivers of hybrid vehicles, such as the Honda Accord Hybrid, noted a more pronounced awareness of road noise, likely due to the quiet nature of the electric powertrain.
  • Users with AWD SUVs and crossovers consistently praised the tire's ability to handle deep snow and heavy rain, often citing it as a major upgrade over stock tires.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology B · Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
Category—All Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—34
Rim diameters—15″ – 20″
Tread depth—10 - 11/32″
UTQG—700 A A
Treadwear warranty—60,000 mi
Sidewall—Black Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band
Max pressure—50 - 51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental

Goodyear

Winner: Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady — better treadwear, comfort and handling. Pick the Continental CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology if dry matters most to you.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady scores 91 vs 78 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady scores 95 vs 84 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Continental CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology scores 88 vs 78 on dry.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady scores 95 vs 86 on handling.

Tire A · Continental CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology
Tire B · Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady

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.