89
/ 100
Objective (60%)
74/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
92/100
19 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Cooper Zeon 4XS — 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
87
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
89/100
7 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental CrossContact LX25 — better handling, wet and comfort. Pick the Cooper Zeon 4XS if dry matters most to you.
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)
Zeon 4XS leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Zeon 4XS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 71 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 93 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 87 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Zeon 4XS |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 89 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Zeon 4XS |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Zeon 4XS |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 90 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 97 | 91 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Zeon 4XS |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Zeon 4XS |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 88 |
| SimpleTire owners | 89 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Zeon 4XS |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental CrossContact LX25 | Cooper Zeon 4XS |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 89 | 87 |
| Dry | 82 | 87 |
| Wet | 92 | 89 |
| Snow | 94 | – |
| Comfort | 94 | 91 |
| Noise | 93 | – |
| Treadwear | 89 | 88 |
| Handling | 85 | 80 |
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
89
/ 100
Tire A
87
/ 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 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.
The Cooper Zeon 4XS is widely regarded as an underrated, high-performance SUV tire that offers exceptional value compared to premium competitors. Users consistently praise its quiet ride, impressive wet-weather handling, and robust rim protection, making it a favored choice for heavy luxury SUVs like the Range Rover and Porsche Cayenne.
Pros
- Excellent wet weather traction and aquaplaning resistance
- High level of cabin comfort with minimal road noise
- Strong value proposition compared to premium brands like Michelin and Pirelli
- Effective rim protection design for heavy vehicles
Cons
- Limited brand recognition compared to major market leaders
- Potential for reduced dry grip due to wide groove patterns
- Uncertainty regarding long-term tread life for some users
Observations
- Highly recommended by owners of heavy luxury SUVs, specifically the Range Rover, Discovery 4, and Porsche Cayenne.
- Users noted that the tire's structural integrity and rim protection are particularly well-suited for the weight and demands of large 4x4 vehicles.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental CrossContact LX25 | B · Cooper Zeon 4XS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | 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 | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
89
/ 100
Continental
87
/ 100
Cooper
Winner: Continental CrossContact LX25 — better handling, wet and comfort. Pick the Cooper Zeon 4XS if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 85 vs 80 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Cooper Zeon 4XS scores 87 vs 82 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 92 vs 89 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 94 vs 91 on comfort.
Tire A · Continental CrossContact LX25
Tire B · Cooper Zeon 4XS
More comparisons
Also compared with
Continental CrossContact LX25 also compared with
Cooper Zeon 4XS 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.