90
/ 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 Michelin Alpin A4 — 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
92
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
92/100
53 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Michelin Alpin A4 — better dry, treadwear and wet. 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)
Alpin A4 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Alpin A4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 71 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 93 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 88 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Alpin A4 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Alpin A4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 95 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Alpin A4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 92 |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Alpin A4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 90 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 97 | 93 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Alpin A4 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Alpin A4 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Alpin A4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 94 |
| SimpleTire owners | 89 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Alpin A4 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Alpin A4 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 88 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental CrossContact LX25 | Michelin Alpin A4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 90 | 92 |
| Dry | 82 | 88 |
| Wet | 92 | 95 |
| Snow | 94 | 92 |
| Comfort | 94 | 93 |
| Noise | 93 | – |
| Treadwear | 89 | 94 |
| Handling | 85 | 88 |
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Headline score
90
/ 100
Tire A
92
/ 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 | 17% #6/16 · 2019 ADAC 185/65 R15 Winter Tyre Test | +33.3 | 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 Michelin Alpin A4 is widely regarded as a benchmark winter tire, consistently praised for its exceptional traction and confidence-inspiring performance in snow, ice, and cold wet conditions. While some users note a slight numbness in steering feedback and reduced performance in warmer, dry weather, the consensus highlights its durability, quiet ride, and ability to transform the handling of both front-wheel and rear-wheel drive vehicles in treacherous winter climates.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and braking performance on snow and ice
- High level of confidence and stability in wet, cold conditions
- Impressive tread life and durability over multiple seasons
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality compared to competitors
- Reliable handling that significantly improves safety for RWD vehicles
Cons
- Reduced steering feedback and 'numb' handling feel
- Performance decline in dry conditions when temperatures exceed 10°C
- Occasional reports of increased rolling resistance
- Potential for performance drop-off as tread depth wears down
Observations
- Users with high-power rear-wheel drive vehicles (e.g., BMW 3-series, Mercedes E-Class) report that the tires effectively mitigate common winter handling issues.
- Drivers opting for narrower tire widths on smaller rims noted improved traction and ride comfort in deep snow.
- Heavy-duty use, such as in taxi applications, confirms the tire's longevity and ability to handle high-mileage, stop-start driving cycles.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental CrossContact LX25 | B · Michelin Alpin A4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Winter 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?
90
/ 100
Continental
92
/ 100
Michelin
Winner: Michelin Alpin A4 — better dry, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Alpin A4 scores 88 vs 82 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Alpin A4 scores 94 vs 89 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Alpin A4 scores 95 vs 92 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Alpin A4 scores 88 vs 85 on handling.
Tire A · Continental CrossContact LX25
Tire B · Michelin Alpin A4
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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.