89
/ 100
Objective (60%)
74/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
92/100
19 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Cooper Zeon CS 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.
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88
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User signal (40%)
87/100
8 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Continental CrossContact LX25 and Cooper Zeon CS Sport are within 2 points overall. Continental CrossContact LX25 is stronger on treadwear and handling. Cooper Zeon CS Sport is stronger on dry and wet.
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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)
Zeon CS Sport leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Zeon CS Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 71 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 93 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 93 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Zeon CS Sport leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Zeon CS Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 96 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Zeon CS Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Zeon CS Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 90 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 97 | 93 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Zeon CS Sport |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Zeon CS Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 89 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Zeon CS Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 76 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental CrossContact LX25 | Cooper Zeon CS Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 89 | 88 |
| Dry | 82 | 93 |
| Wet | 92 | 96 |
| Snow | 94 | – |
| Comfort | 94 | 93 |
| Noise | 93 | – |
| Treadwear | 89 | 80 |
| Handling | 85 | 76 |
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Headline score
89
/ 100
Tire A
88
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Test data
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 | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/3 · Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady | 7% #15/16 · 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | +43.3 | Different tests |
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 CS Sport is widely regarded as a high-performing, value-oriented tire that excels in comfort, noise reduction, and wet/dry grip. While most users praise its performance-to-price ratio, some report concerns regarding accelerated tread wear, particularly under spirited driving conditions.
Pros
- Excellent wet and dry traction
- Superior ride comfort and low road noise
- High value for money compared to premium brands
- Predictable handling and progressive feedback at the limit
Cons
- Rapid tread wear reported by some users
- Potential for premature replacement under high-mileage or aggressive use
- Less rigid sidewall feel compared to some dedicated performance run-flat tires
Observations
- Users transitioning from run-flat tires (e.g., Continental SSR3) noted a significant improvement in ride quality and impact absorption.
- High-performance vehicle owners (e.g., Subaru Impreza) reported excellent grip levels even at higher power outputs.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental CrossContact LX25 | B · Cooper Zeon CS Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| 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
88
/ 100
Cooper
Too close to call: Continental CrossContact LX25 and Cooper Zeon CS Sport are within 2 points overall. Continental CrossContact LX25 is stronger on treadwear and handling. Cooper Zeon CS Sport is stronger on dry and wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Cooper Zeon CS Sport scores 93 vs 82 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 89 vs 80 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 85 vs 76 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Cooper Zeon CS Sport scores 96 vs 92 on wet.
Tire A · Continental CrossContact LX25
Tire B · Cooper Zeon CS 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.