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 September 2026
Continental ContiCrossContact LX vs Nexen Winguard Sport — 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
77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
73/100
3 professional tests
User signal (40%)
84/100
46 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Nexen Winguard Sport — better snow, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Continental ContiCrossContact LX if noise matters most to you.
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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)
Winguard Sport leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX | Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 82 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Winguard Sport leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX | Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 68 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 79 |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Winguard Sport leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX | Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 54 | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Winguard Sport leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX | Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 81 |
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
ContiCrossContact LX leads by 39
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX | Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 29 |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Winguard Sport leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX | Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 57 | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Winguard Sport leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | ContiCrossContact LX | Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 62 | 65 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ContiCrossContact LX | Nexen Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 77 |
| Dry | 83 | 87 |
| Wet | 73 | 75 |
| Snow | 64 | 84 |
| Comfort | 76 | 87 |
| Noise | 90 | 51 |
| Treadwear | 66 | 86 |
| Handling | 62 | 65 |
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73
/ 100
Tire A
77
/ 100
Tire B
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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 Nexen Winguard Sport is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that offers impressive traction in snow and slush for its price point. While most users praise its comfort, low noise levels, and reliable cold-weather performance, a minority of drivers report inconsistent grip in wet or icy conditions compared to premium alternatives.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium winter tire brands
- Strong traction and confidence in snow and slush
- Low road noise and high ride comfort
- Good durability and tread life for a mid-range tire
Cons
- Inconsistent performance in wet or icy conditions for some users
- Potential for uneven tread wear
- Reported decrease in fuel economy for some vehicles
- Not intended for high-performance dry-weather driving
Observations
- BMW and Audi owners frequently report that the tires significantly improve winter capability on RWD and FWD platforms, often comparing them favorably to more expensive brands like Blizzaks.
- Users with performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., VW GTI, Subaru WRX) note a marked improvement in winter safety over stock summer tires, though some report understeer during spirited dry-weather driving.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ContiCrossContact LX | B · Nexen Winguard Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Premium Touring tires | Winter Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 4 | — |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 18″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 680 A B | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 65,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Continental
77
/ 100
Nexen
Winner: Nexen Winguard Sport — better snow, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Continental ContiCrossContact LX if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Continental ContiCrossContact LX scores 90 vs 51 on noise.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Nexen Winguard Sport scores 84 vs 64 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Nexen Winguard Sport scores 86 vs 66 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Nexen Winguard Sport scores 87 vs 76 on comfort.
Tire A · Continental ContiCrossContact LX
Tire B · Nexen Winguard Sport
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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.