90
/ 100
Objective (60%)
74/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
92/100
19 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Falken Sincera SN250 A/S — 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
Tire B
Falken
Falken Sincera SN250 A/S
83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
89/100
44 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental CrossContact LX25 — better handling, snow and comfort. Pick the Falken Sincera SN250 A/S if dry 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)
Sincera SN250 A/S leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Sincera SN250 A/S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 71 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 93 | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 77 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | 97 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Sincera SN250 A/S |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | 92 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Sincera SN250 A/S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | 74 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 55 |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | 81 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Sincera SN250 A/S |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 90 | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 97 | 27 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | 92 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Sincera SN250 A/S |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | 91 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Sincera SN250 A/S |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | 89 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 67 |
| SimpleTire owners | 89 | 86 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 38
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Sincera SN250 A/S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 47 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental CrossContact LX25 | Falken Sincera SN250 A/S |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 90 | 83 |
| Dry | 82 | 95 |
| Wet | 92 | 90 |
| Snow | 94 | 79 |
| Comfort | 94 | 87 |
| Noise | 93 | 90 |
| Treadwear | 89 | 84 |
| Handling | 85 | 47 |
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90
/ 100
Tire A
83
/ 100
Tire B
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 Falken Sincera SN250 AS is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly all-season tire that excels in ride comfort and dry-road handling. While most users praise its quiet operation and performance in rain and moderate temperatures, there is a notable divide regarding its longevity and winter weather capabilities.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Quiet and smooth ride quality
- Strong dry and wet road grip
- Improved vehicle responsiveness and handling
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life reports, with some users experiencing premature wear
- Poor performance in heavy snow or icy conditions
- Reports of sidewall bulges in isolated cases
- High noise levels reported on specific road surfaces (e.g., pebbly concrete)
Observations
- Users with compact sedans like the Honda Civic and Fit report high satisfaction with daily commuting performance.
- Owners of VW Golf Alltrack models noted significant road noise on rougher pavement surfaces.
- Mixed feedback on durability for heavier vehicles or SUVs, with some users reporting premature wear before the 30,000-mile mark.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental CrossContact LX25 | B · Falken Sincera SN250 A/S |
|---|---|---|
| Sizes available | 40 | 59 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 14″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | 10 - 12/32″ | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | 740 A A - B | 720 A B |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 80,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
90
/ 100
Continental
83
/ 100
Falken
Winner: Continental CrossContact LX25 — better handling, snow and comfort. Pick the Falken Sincera SN250 A/S if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 85 vs 47 on handling.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 94 vs 79 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Falken Sincera SN250 A/S scores 95 vs 82 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 94 vs 87 on comfort.
Tire A · Continental CrossContact LX25
Tire B · Falken Sincera SN250 A/S
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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.