70
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
71/100
35 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Continental ContiCrossContact LX vs Continental CrossContact LX Sport — 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
62
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
57/100
14 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental ContiCrossContact LX — better treadwear, snow and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Read full
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made via links on this page.
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)
ContiCrossContact LX leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX | CrossContact LX Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 76 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | 94 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
ContiCrossContact LX leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX | CrossContact LX Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 79 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 69 |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | 89 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
ContiCrossContact LX leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX | CrossContact LX Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 60 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 54 | 51 |
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | 92 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
ContiCrossContact LX leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX | CrossContact LX Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 74 |
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | 93 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX | CrossContact LX Sport |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | 89 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
ContiCrossContact LX leads by 25
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX | CrossContact LX Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 64 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 57 | 39 |
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | 81 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX Sport leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX | CrossContact LX Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 62 | 64 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ContiCrossContact LX | Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 62 |
| Dry | 83 | 77 |
| Wet | 73 | 70 |
| Snow | 64 | 52 |
| Comfort | 76 | 74 |
| Noise | 90 | – |
| Treadwear | 66 | 41 |
| Handling | 62 | 64 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Personalize
Weight the categories that matter to you
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Recomputed
Headline score
70
/ 100
Tire A
62
/ 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 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 Continental CrossContact LX Sport receives a polarized reception, characterized by high praise for its dry-road handling and off-road capability, contrasted sharply by widespread frustration regarding premature tread wear. While some users appreciate its quiet ride and versatile performance, a significant portion of owners report unacceptable longevity, often requiring replacement well before the 20,000-mile mark.
Pros
- Strong dry-road handling and steering response
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Effective traction in light off-road and muddy conditions
- Reliable performance in varied seasonal weather for some users
Cons
- Extremely rapid and inconsistent tread wear
- Poor wet-weather performance and susceptibility to aquaplaning
- Lack of a mileage warranty leading to high long-term ownership costs
- Reported structural issues including sidewall cracking and premature rubber degradation
Observations
- Owners of heavier SUVs, such as the Volvo XC90 and Land Rover Discovery Sport, report the most severe tread wear issues, suggesting the tire may struggle with the weight of larger vehicles.
- Performance-oriented SUV drivers, such as those with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, generally appreciate the handling characteristics but note that the tire is not a substitute for dedicated summer or winter rubber.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ContiCrossContact LX | B · Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Premium Touring tires | All Season Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 4 | 32 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 18″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 680 A B | 480 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 65,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Continental
62
/ 100
Continental
Winner: Continental ContiCrossContact LX — better treadwear, snow and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental ContiCrossContact LX scores 66 vs 41 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Continental ContiCrossContact LX scores 64 vs 52 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental ContiCrossContact LX scores 83 vs 77 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental ContiCrossContact LX scores 73 vs 70 on wet.
Tire A · Continental ContiCrossContact LX
Tire B · Continental CrossContact LX Sport
More comparisons
Also compared with
Continental ContiCrossContact LX also compared with
Continental CrossContact LX Sport also compared with
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.