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 Dunlop SP Winter Response — 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
62
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
62/100
3 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental CrossContact LX25 — better wet, treadwear and handling. 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
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | SP Winter Response |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 71 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 93 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 63 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 39
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | SP Winter Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 53 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | SP Winter Response |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | SP Winter Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 90 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 97 | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | SP Winter Response |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | SP Winter Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 63 |
| SimpleTire owners | 89 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | SP Winter Response |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 63 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental CrossContact LX25 | Dunlop SP Winter Response |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 89 | 62 |
| Dry | 82 | 63 |
| Wet | 92 | 53 |
| Snow | 94 | – |
| Comfort | 94 | 73 |
| Noise | 93 | – |
| Treadwear | 89 | 63 |
| Handling | 85 | 63 |
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Headline score
89
/ 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 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 Dunlop SP Winter Response receives mixed feedback, with users praising its high levels of comfort and low noise output. However, significant concerns regarding wet weather performance and braking reliability in critical situations suggest inconsistent safety characteristics.
Pros
- High level of ride comfort
- Low road noise levels
- Stable driving experience in favorable conditions
Cons
- Poor wet weather grip and braking performance
- Inconsistent safety in emergency stop scenarios
- Mediocre dry road handling
Observations
- Users report that the tire provides a more stable and quieter driving experience compared to some summer-focused alternatives.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental CrossContact LX25 | B · Dunlop SP Winter Response |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Winter 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
62
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: Continental CrossContact LX25 — better wet, treadwear and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 92 vs 53 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 89 vs 63 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 85 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 94 vs 73 on comfort.
Tire A · Continental CrossContact LX25
Tire B · Dunlop SP Winter Response
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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.