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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Continental ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo vs Continental CrossContact LX25 — 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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VerdictWinner: Continental ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo — better dry and comfort. 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo leads by 18
A — Continental ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo
100
B — Continental CrossContact LX25
82
Why this score
SourceContiRoadAttack 2 Gran TurismoCrossContact LX25
Professional tests (TWG score) – 71
Tire Rack owners – 93
Tyre Reviews owners 100 93
SimpleTire owners – 99

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) CrossContact LX25 leads by 2
A — Continental ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo
90
B — Continental CrossContact LX25
92
Why this score
SourceContiRoadAttack 2 Gran TurismoCrossContact LX25
Tire Rack owners – 92
Tyre Reviews owners 90 93
SimpleTire owners – 93

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo
–
B — Continental CrossContact LX25
94
Why this score
SourceContiRoadAttack 2 Gran TurismoCrossContact LX25
Professional tests (TWG score) – 100
Tire Rack owners – 83
Tyre Reviews owners – 90
SimpleTire owners – 86

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo leads by 6
A — Continental ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo
100
B — Continental CrossContact LX25
94
Why this score
SourceContiRoadAttack 2 Gran TurismoCrossContact LX25
Tire Rack owners – 90
Tyre Reviews owners 100 97
SimpleTire owners – 95

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo
–
B — Continental CrossContact LX25
93
Why this score
SourceContiRoadAttack 2 Gran TurismoCrossContact LX25
SimpleTire owners – 94

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — Continental ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo
–
B — Continental CrossContact LX25
89
Why this score
SourceContiRoadAttack 2 Gran TurismoCrossContact LX25
Tire Rack owners – 91
Tyre Reviews owners – 93
SimpleTire owners – 89

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo
–
B — Continental CrossContact LX25
85
Why this score
SourceContiRoadAttack 2 Gran TurismoCrossContact LX25
Tyre Reviews owners – 85

Scores at a glance

Continental ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo vs Continental CrossContact LX25: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran TurismoContinental CrossContact LX25
Relative Score 95 90
Dry 100 82
Wet 90 92
Snow – 94
Comfort 100 94
Noise – 93
Treadwear – 89
Handling – 85

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Tire A

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.

Tire A Continental ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo

The Continental ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo is highly regarded for its confidence-inspiring grip and performance across varied road conditions. While the initial break-in period requires caution due to a brief 'twitchy' sensation, the tire quickly settles into a stable and reliable profile suitable for sport-touring applications.

Pros

  • High levels of confidence in both dry and wet conditions
  • Excellent grip performance on varied road surfaces
  • Quick transition to stable handling after the initial scrub-in period

Cons

  • Noticeable instability or 'twitchy' handling during the first 30-50 miles of use
  • Requires a dedicated break-in process before reaching optimal performance

Observations

  • Reported effective performance on sport-oriented motorcycles like the Kawasaki ZX-9R
  • Well-suited for daily commuting on diverse A and B-road environments
Tire B Continental CrossContact LX25

The Continental CrossContact LX25 is highly regarded by users for its exceptional ride comfort, low noise levels, and reliable all-season traction. It is frequently cited as a superior replacement for factory-installed tires, offering a balanced performance profile that excels in daily driving conditions across various climates.

Pros

  • Exceptional ride comfort and quiet operation
  • Significantly improved braking performance
  • Predictable and confident handling in light snow and wet conditions
  • Strong value proposition compared to premium factory-installed alternatives

Cons

  • Tendency to pick up and eject road gravel
  • Occasional reports of premature tread wear in specific use cases
  • Stiffer sidewall response when encountering sharp road imperfections or deep potholes

Observations

  • Luxury SUV owners (Mercedes ML/GLE) report a significant improvement in ride quality and cabin noise when replacing factory run-flat tires with the LX25.
  • Users with 19-inch wheel configurations on compact crossovers like the Mazda CX-5 find the tire to be a reliable solution for challenging New England weather conditions.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo B · Continental CrossContact LX25
CategorySummer Premium Touring tires—
Vehicle typeMotorcycle—
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
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental

Continental

Winner: Continental ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo — better dry and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Continental ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo scores 100 vs 82 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Continental ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo scores 100 vs 94 on comfort.

Tire A · Continental ContiRoadAttack 2 Gran Turismo
Tire B · Continental CrossContact LX25

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.