Tests 59 · 1 test Owners 79 · 26 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 3 in Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady (dry braking)
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Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossContact LX25 leads, 73–71 Narrow edge
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Tests 75 · 3 tests Owners 70 · 8 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test (overall ranking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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76
Dry
CrossContact LX25 +571Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 70 70 Reviews found online 84 72 Dry Braking (% of best) 93% 92% -
78
Wet
Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV +179Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 81 Reviews found online 81 76 -
52
Snow
Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV +2173Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) 39 73 Reviews found online 72 72 Snow Traction (% of best) 68% 94% -
74
Comfort
CrossContact LX25 +272Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV Reviews found online 80 74 -
71
Noise
Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV +172Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) – 75 Reviews found online 77 – -
71
Treadwear
CrossContact LX25 +764Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV Reviews found online 75 63 -
80
Handling
CrossContact LX25 +1169Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV Reviews found online 80 69
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental CrossContact LX25 | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 71 |
| Dry | 76 | 71 |
| Wet | 78 | 79 |
| Snow | 52 | 73 |
| Comfort | 74 | 72 |
| Noise | 71 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 64 |
| Handling | 80 | 69 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
CrossContact LX25
71
/ 100
Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
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 | CrossContact LX25 | Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 93% #2/3 · Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady | 92% #3/8 · 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | +1.7 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/3 · Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady | 100% #1/8 · 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | −50.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 68% #3/3 · Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady | 94% #9/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | −25.9 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A CrossContact LX25
Pros
- Extremely quiet and smooth ride quality at all speeds
- Significantly improved wet and snow traction
- Enhanced braking performance and responsiveness
Cons
- Tends to pick up and throw gravel from the road surface
- Can feel a bit harsh or firm when hitting deep potholes
- Occasional reports of unexpectedly rapid treadwear in rare instances
Tire B Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
Pros
- Impressive winter and snow performance rivaling traditional winter tires
- Excellent wet grip and resistance to aquaplaning
- Good comfort levels and low road noise
Cons
- Fast tread wear reported by some users, especially in city driving or hot climates
- Subpar dry braking feel and lack of positive pedal feedback
- Susceptibility to minor tread chipping or chunking near sipes during severe heatwaves
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental CrossContact LX25 | B · Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | 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 | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Continental CrossContact LX25
71
/ 100
Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
Winner: Continental CrossContact LX25 — better handling, treadwear and dry. Pick the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV scores 73 vs 52 on snow.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 80 vs 69 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 71 vs 64 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 76 vs 71 on dry.
Tire A · Continental CrossContact LX25
Tire B · Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 SUV
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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), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.