81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
69/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
80/100
36 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 vs Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 — 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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82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
74/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
86/100
34 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 and Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 are within 2 points overall. Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 is stronger on snow, noise and comfort. Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 is stronger on dry and wet.
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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)
Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX 2 | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 67 | 93 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 97 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 85% | 98% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 100% | 99% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX 2 | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 67 | 90 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 79 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 72 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 82% | 93% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 100% | 100% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
ContiCrossContact LX 2 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX 2 | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 52 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 64 | 45 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 76 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
ContiCrossContact LX 2 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX 2 | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | 84 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 72 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 86 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 94 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
ContiCrossContact LX 2 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX 2 | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 71 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
ContiCrossContact LX 2 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX 2 | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 90 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 84 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX 2 | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 | Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 82 |
| Dry | 75 | 94 |
| Wet | 73 | 89 |
| Snow | 71 | 59 |
| Comfort | 93 | 87 |
| Noise | 90 | 79 |
| Treadwear | 86 | 82 |
| Handling | 80 | 80 |
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Headline score
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/ 100
Tire A
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Tire B
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 85% #8/8 · 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test | 98% #3/7 · Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! | -13.2 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #8/8 · 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test | 99% #2/7 · Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! | +0.8 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 94% #8/8 · 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test | 78% #6/7 · Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! | +16.1 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 13% #8/8 · 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test | 14% #7/7 · Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! | -1.8 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 84% #8/8 · 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test | 98% #6/7 · Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! | -14.3 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 100% #1/8 · 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test | 93% #5/7 · Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! | +7.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 82% #8/8 · 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test | 93% #5/7 · Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! | -11.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #8/8 · 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test | 100% #7/7 · Best HT All Season Tyres for 2026 Tested! | 0 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 is widely regarded as a durable, high-mileage tire that excels in dry and wet road conditions while offering respectable light off-road capability. While many users praise its quiet ride and longevity, some report a noticeable decline in comfort and increased noise levels in cold temperatures or on rougher road surfaces.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and high mileage capability
- Strong traction on dry and wet pavement
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality on standard roads
- Capable performance on light off-road surfaces like gravel and sand
Cons
- Harsh ride and increased noise on rough or damaged road surfaces
- Poor performance in deep snow and icy conditions
- Stiff sidewalls can feel uncomfortable at low speeds
- Limited effectiveness in deep mud
Observations
- Users with SUVs like the Peugeot 3008 and 5008 report the tire is well-suited for highway and town driving but can feel harsh on uneven terrain.
- Pickup truck owners, such as those with the Nissan Navara, frequently highlight the tire's impressive durability and high-mileage lifespan under heavier loads.
- Drivers of high-torque vehicles noted improved traction and reduced wheel spin compared to OEM alternatives like the Bridgestone Dueler H/T.
The Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 is widely regarded as a reliable, quiet, and smooth-riding highway tire that excels in dry conditions and offers competitive tread life for many users. While it receives high praise for comfort and handling on various SUVs and trucks, there is a notable divide in user experience regarding winter traction and longevity, with some owners reporting premature wear and subpar performance in snow or heavy rain.
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and low road noise
- Strong dry pavement handling and stability
- Impressive tread longevity for many users
- Good value proposition compared to premium competitors
Cons
- Inconsistent performance in wet and snowy conditions
- Reports of premature tread wear in heavy-duty or high-torque applications
- Occasional complaints regarding road noise or 'growling' sounds as the tire ages
Observations
- Users of heavy-duty trucks (2500 series) report high satisfaction with snow-clearing capabilities, though some pickup owners note faster wear under heavy towing loads.
- Owners of older SUVs (e.g., Jeep Cherokee) report significant improvements in ride quality and noise reduction compared to previous tire sets.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 | B · Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Premium Touring tires | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | — | 48 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 720 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 70,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
Continental
82
/ 100
Yokohama
Too close to call: Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 and Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 are within 2 points overall. Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 is stronger on snow, noise and comfort. Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 is stronger on dry and wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 scores 94 vs 75 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 scores 89 vs 73 on wet.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 scores 71 vs 59 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 scores 90 vs 79 on noise.
Tire A · Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2
Tire B · Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056
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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.