65
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
59/100
4 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Continental Premium Contact 5 SUV 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.
VS
86
/ 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.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 — better treadwear, comfort 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)
Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 5 SUV | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 93 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 97 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 5 SUV | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 90 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 79 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 72 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 5 SUV | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 52 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 45 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 76 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 5 SUV | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 84 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 72 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 86 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 94 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 5 SUV | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 71 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 35
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 5 SUV | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 90 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 48 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 84 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Geolandar H/T G056 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 5 SUV | Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental Premium Contact 5 SUV | Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 86 |
| Dry | 82 | 94 |
| Wet | 72 | 89 |
| Snow | – | 59 |
| Comfort | 67 | 87 |
| Noise | – | 79 |
| Treadwear | 47 | 82 |
| Handling | 68 | 80 |
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Headline score
65
/ 100
Tire A
86
/ 100
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.
The Continental Premium Contact 5 SUV receives a mixed reception, with users praising its reliable dry and wet braking performance while expressing significant concerns regarding tread longevity and noise levels. While initial impressions often highlight comfort and grip, the tire's performance tends to degrade over time, leading to dissatisfaction among owners regarding value and durability.
Pros
- Excellent braking performance in dry conditions
- Strong handling and confidence in wet weather
- Quiet operation during the initial stages of the tire's life
Cons
- Rapid tread wear and disappointing overall mileage
- Increased road noise as the tire ages
- Poor traction and handling in snowy or winter conditions
- High rolling resistance impacting fuel efficiency
Observations
- SUV owners, specifically those driving the Hyundai Tucson, reported issues with wheel spin and a lack of handling confidence.
- Multiple users noted that the tires required replacement significantly earlier than expected, with some front-axle sets failing before 20,000 miles.
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 Premium Contact 5 SUV | B · Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer 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?
65
/ 100
Continental
86
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 — better treadwear, comfort and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 scores 82 vs 47 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 scores 87 vs 67 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 scores 89 vs 72 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 scores 94 vs 82 on dry.
Tire A · Continental Premium Contact 5 SUV
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.