Tests 59 · 1 test Owners 78 · 26 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 3 in Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady (overall ranking)
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Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
UltraGrip plus SUV leads, 77–73 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 81 · 4 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 9 in 2014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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75
Dry
UltraGrip plus SUV +176Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 UltraGrip plus SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 70 – Reviews found online 83 81 -
79
Wet
UltraGrip plus SUV +382Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 UltraGrip plus SUV Reviews found online 82 86 -
53
Snow
UltraGrip plus SUV +2073Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 UltraGrip plus SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 40 – Reviews found online 72 76 -
74
Comfort
UltraGrip plus SUV +276Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 UltraGrip plus SUV Reviews found online 79 82 -
71
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 UltraGrip plus SUV Reviews found online 77 – -
71
Treadwear
UltraGrip plus SUV +273Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 UltraGrip plus SUV Reviews found online 75 78 -
79
Handling
UltraGrip plus SUV +382Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 UltraGrip plus SUV Reviews found online 79 82
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental CrossContact LX25 | Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 77 |
| Dry | 75 | 76 |
| Wet | 79 | 82 |
| Snow | 53 | 73 |
| Comfort | 74 | 76 |
| Noise | 71 | – |
| Treadwear | 71 | 73 |
| Handling | 79 | 82 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
CrossContact LX25
77
/ 100
UltraGrip plus SUV
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 | CrossContact LX25 | UltraGrip plus SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/3 · Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady | 25% #4/9 · 2014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tyre Test | +25.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A CrossContact LX25
Pros
- Extremely quiet and smooth ride quality at all speeds
- Significantly improved wet and snow traction
- Enhanced braking performance and responsiveness
Cons
- Tends to pick up and throw gravel from the road surface
- Can feel a bit harsh or firm when hitting deep potholes
- Occasional reports of unexpectedly rapid treadwear in rare instances
Tire B UltraGrip plus SUV
Pros
- Excellent grip and handling on ice and wet surfaces
- High tread longevity and durability
- Precise cornering and stability in winter conditions
Cons
- Increased road noise and vibration at highway speeds
- Noticeable reduction in fuel economy compared to summer tires
- Potential for vehicle-specific compatibility issues regarding cabin comfort
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental CrossContact LX25 | B · Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 40 | — |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10 - 12/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 740 A A - B | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Continental CrossContact LX25
77
/ 100
Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV — better snow, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV scores 73 vs 53 on snow.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV scores 82 vs 79 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV scores 82 vs 79 on handling.
Tire A · Continental CrossContact LX25
Tire B · Goodyear UltraGrip plus SUV
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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), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.