90
/ 100
Objective (60%)
74/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
92/100
19 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear Eagle Touring — 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 Eagle Touring
78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
43 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental CrossContact LX25 — better handling, snow and treadwear. Pick the Goodyear Eagle Touring 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
Score (0–100)
Eagle Touring leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Eagle Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 71 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 93 | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 65 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | 93 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Eagle Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | 71 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 48 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | 89 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Eagle Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | 54 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 45 |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | 82 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Eagle Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 90 | 77 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 97 | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | 87 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Eagle Touring |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | 84 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Eagle Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | 60 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 58 |
| SimpleTire owners | 89 | 78 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 32
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Eagle Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 53 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental CrossContact LX25 | Goodyear Eagle Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 90 | 78 |
| Dry | 82 | 89 |
| Wet | 92 | 84 |
| Snow | 94 | 77 |
| Comfort | 94 | 85 |
| Noise | 93 | 84 |
| Treadwear | 89 | 75 |
| Handling | 85 | 53 |
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Headline score
90
/ 100
Tire A
78
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Continental CrossContact LX25 is highly regarded by users for its exceptional ride comfort, low noise levels, and reliable all-season traction. It is frequently cited as a superior replacement for factory-installed tires, offering a balanced performance profile that excels in daily driving conditions across various climates.
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and quiet operation
- Significantly improved braking performance
- Predictable and confident handling in light snow and wet conditions
- Strong value proposition compared to premium factory-installed alternatives
Cons
- Tendency to pick up and eject road gravel
- Occasional reports of premature tread wear in specific use cases
- Stiffer sidewall response when encountering sharp road imperfections or deep potholes
Observations
- Luxury SUV owners (Mercedes ML/GLE) report a significant improvement in ride quality and cabin noise when replacing factory run-flat tires with the LX25.
- Users with 19-inch wheel configurations on compact crossovers like the Mazda CX-5 find the tire to be a reliable solution for challenging New England weather conditions.
The Goodyear Eagle Touring receives highly polarized feedback, often functioning as a polarizing OEM-fitted tire that satisfies some drivers with its comfort and price point while frustrating others with premature wear and inconsistent performance. While many users praise its quiet ride and value, a significant portion of the user base reports poor longevity and lackluster traction in adverse weather conditions.
Pros
- Quiet and smooth ride quality
- Competitive price point and value
- Reliable performance in dry, fair-weather conditions
- Satisfactory comfort for highway and long-distance driving
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear
- Poor traction and handling in wet or snowy conditions
- Difficulty maintaining balance
- Susceptibility to sidewall damage and road noise
Observations
- Users with larger SUVs and crossovers, such as the Jeep Wagoneer and Mazda CX-50, frequently report inadequate wet-weather performance and limited all-season capability.
- Tesla and other high-torque vehicle owners report mixed results, with some achieving decent mileage while others note that the tires require frequent rotation to avoid rapid degradation.
- Owners of sedans like the Honda Accord report inconsistent experiences, ranging from 'smooth and quiet' to 'loud and poor construction' depending on individual expectations and driving habits.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental CrossContact LX25 | B · Goodyear Eagle Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Sizes available | 40 | 29 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 18″ – 24″ |
| Tread depth | 10 - 12/32″ | 8 - 12/32″ |
| UTQG | 740 A A - B | 350 - 560 A A |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering | Black Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
90
/ 100
Continental
78
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Continental CrossContact LX25 — better handling, snow and treadwear. Pick the Goodyear Eagle Touring if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 85 vs 53 on handling.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 94 vs 77 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 89 vs 75 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 94 vs 85 on comfort.
Tire A · Continental CrossContact LX25
Tire B · Goodyear Eagle Touring
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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.