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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Continental CrossContact UHP vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV — 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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Tire B Goodyear

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV tread pattern
Objective (60%)
72/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
80/100
22 owner reviews
Dry
92
Wet
87
Comfort
84
Noise
60
Treadwear
86
Handling
89

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VerdictWinner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV — better treadwear, handling and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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) Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV leads by 6
A — Continental CrossContact UHP
86
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV
92
Why this score
SourceCrossContact UHPEagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV
Professional tests (TWG score) – 94
Tire Rack owners 87 –
Tyre Reviews owners 86 94
SimpleTire owners 97 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV leads by 8
A — Continental CrossContact UHP
79
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV
87
Why this score
SourceCrossContact UHPEagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV
Professional tests (TWG score) – 88
Tire Rack owners 82 –
Tyre Reviews owners 79 90
SimpleTire owners 90 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV leads by 12
A — Continental CrossContact UHP
72
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV
84
Why this score
SourceCrossContact UHPEagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV
Tire Rack owners 82 –
Tyre Reviews owners 72 85
SimpleTire owners 97 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental CrossContact UHP
–
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV
60
Why this score
SourceCrossContact UHPEagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV
Professional tests (TWG score) – 47
SimpleTire owners 94 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV leads by 33
A — Continental CrossContact UHP
53
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV
86
Why this score
SourceCrossContact UHPEagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV
Tire Rack owners 66 –
Tyre Reviews owners 53 92
SimpleTire owners 92 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV leads by 15
A — Continental CrossContact UHP
74
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV
89
Why this score
SourceCrossContact UHPEagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV
Tyre Reviews owners 74 89
DriverReviews owners – 84

Scores at a glance

Continental CrossContact UHP vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental CrossContact UHPGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV
Relative Score 71 87
Dry 86 92
Wet 79 87
Comfort 72 84
Noise – 60
Treadwear 53 86
Handling 74 89

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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 UHP

The Continental Cross Contact UHP is a polarizing tire that delivers strong dry and wet road performance but suffers from significant inconsistency regarding tread longevity. While many users praise its handling, stability, and confidence-inspiring grip, a substantial portion of the user base reports premature and uneven wear, particularly on heavier SUVs and 4x4 vehicles.

Pros

  • Strong dry and wet road grip
  • Predictable handling and cornering stability
  • Good performance in light snow and varied weather conditions
  • Quiet operation on many vehicle platforms

Cons

  • Extremely inconsistent and often premature tread wear
  • High road noise reported by a significant subset of users
  • Firm, sometimes harsh ride quality
  • Poor off-road capability, particularly on wet grass or mud

Observations

  • Heavy SUVs and 4x4s frequently exhibit rapid front-axle tire wear, often requiring rotation as early as 8,000-10,000 miles to maintain even tread depth.
  • Users with high-center-of-gravity vehicles report that aggressive cornering significantly accelerates rear tire scrubbing.
  • Performance varies notably by vehicle weight; lighter or more balanced setups report significantly higher mileage than heavy luxury SUVs.
Tire B Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV is generally regarded as a high-performance tire that balances excellent wet and dry grip with a comfortable, quiet ride. While many users praise its handling precision and comfort, consensus is divided regarding tread longevity and sidewall durability, with some drivers experiencing rapid wear and vulnerability to road hazards.

Pros

  • Excellent wet and dry traction
  • High levels of ride comfort and low noise
  • Responsive and precise steering feel
  • Strong performance in cornering and braking

Cons

  • Short tread life and rapid wear
  • Soft sidewalls susceptible to pothole damage
  • Inconsistent noise levels depending on road surface
  • Poor performance in snowy conditions

Observations

  • Users driving heavy SUVs like the Volkswagen Touareg noted that while the tire offers good longevity for the vehicle's weight, it can be sensitive to road surface changes.
  • Performance sedan owners report high satisfaction with handling, though some note that the soft sidewalls can lead to unpredictable steering transitions under aggressive driving.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental CrossContact UHP B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV
Category—Summer Ultra High Performance tires
Vehicle type—SUV and 4x4
Sizes available91
Rim diameters18″ – 21″21″
Tread depth9 - 10/32″8 - 9/32″
UTQG280 - 420 A - AA A240 - 300 A - AA A
Treadwear warranty—50,000 mi
SidewallBlack Side WallBlack Side Wall - Raised Black Lettering
Max pressure50 - 51 psi50 - 51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental

Goodyear

Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV — better treadwear, handling and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV scores 86 vs 53 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV scores 89 vs 74 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV scores 84 vs 72 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV scores 87 vs 79 on wet.

Tire A · Continental CrossContact UHP
Tire B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV

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.