73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
71/100
35 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Continental ContiCrossContact LX vs Yokohama AVID Ascend — 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.
VS
89
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
23 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama AVID Ascend — better treadwear, snow and wet. 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
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX | AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX | AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX | AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 54 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX | AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
ContiCrossContact LX leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX | AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX | AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 57 | 95 |
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
AVID Ascend leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX | AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 62 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ContiCrossContact LX | Yokohama AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 89 |
| Dry | 83 | 95 |
| Wet | 73 | 93 |
| Snow | 64 | 85 |
| Comfort | 76 | 89 |
| Noise | 90 | 88 |
| Treadwear | 66 | 90 |
| Handling | 62 | 80 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
Tire A
89
/ 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 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.
The Yokohama Avid Ascend is widely regarded as a high-value, all-season tire that excels in wet weather performance and ride comfort. While most users report significant improvements in traction and noise levels compared to factory-installed tires, a small subset of owners has raised concerns regarding premature tread wear and occasional manufacturing defects.
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
- High value-to-performance ratio compared to premium competitors
- Smooth and quiet ride quality
- Reliable handling in light snow and slushy conditions
Cons
- Reports of premature or uneven tread wear in some instances
- Occasional noise issues on dry pavement
- Isolated reports of tires going out of round after moderate mileage
Observations
- Subaru Forester owners frequently cite these as a superior upgrade for both comfort and all-weather capability.
- Users of AWD vehicles, including the Audi A4 and Toyota Sienna, report high satisfaction with the tire's handling in mixed precipitation.
- Hybrid vehicle owners noted that the tire maintains fuel efficiency comparable to factory specifications.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ContiCrossContact LX | B · Yokohama AVID Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Premium Touring tires | Premium Touring All Season tire |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 4 | 1 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 18″ | 17″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 12/32″ |
| UTQG | 680 A B | 740 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 65,000 mi | 75,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Continental
89
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama AVID Ascend — better treadwear, snow and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 90 vs 66 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 85 vs 64 on snow.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 93 vs 73 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Yokohama AVID Ascend scores 80 vs 62 on handling.
Tire A · Continental ContiCrossContact LX
Tire B · Yokohama AVID Ascend
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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.