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 Michelin Primacy 3 — 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
77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
76/100
192 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental CrossContact LX25 — better treadwear, comfort and wet. Pick the Michelin Primacy 3 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)
Primacy 3 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Primacy 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 71 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 93 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Primacy 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 79 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Primacy 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Primacy 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 90 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 97 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Primacy 3 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Primacy 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 69 |
| SimpleTire owners | 89 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Primacy 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 77 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental CrossContact LX25 | Michelin Primacy 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 89 | 77 |
| Dry | 82 | 85 |
| Wet | 92 | 79 |
| Snow | 94 | – |
| Comfort | 94 | 80 |
| Noise | 93 | – |
| Treadwear | 89 | 69 |
| Handling | 85 | 77 |
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Headline score
89
/ 100
Tire A
77
/ 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 | 100% #1/16 · 2018 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 | -50 | 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 Primacy 3 is widely regarded as a premium, comfort-oriented touring tire that excels in dry handling, ride quality, and noise suppression. While many users praise its ability to transform vehicle dynamics and provide high levels of confidence, there is a significant divide regarding tread longevity and wet-weather performance, with some users reporting rapid wear and others experiencing exceptional mileage.
Pros
- Excellent dry road grip and handling stability
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Strong fuel efficiency and low rolling resistance
- Confidence-inspiring performance in varied daily driving conditions
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life, with many reports of premature wear
- High price point relative to competitors
- Mixed feedback on wet-weather performance, particularly regarding aquaplaning resistance
- Soft sidewalls can lead to a 'wobbly' or less precise steering feel for spirited drivers
Observations
- Users with high-torque or heavy vehicles (e.g., EVs, large sedans) frequently reported faster-than-expected tread wear.
- Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles often found the tire's sidewall too soft, leading to a lack of precise feedback during aggressive cornering.
- Several users noted that maintaining specific, slightly higher tire pressures than manufacturer recommendations significantly improved both handling and longevity.
Community buzz
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Continental CrossContact LX25
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Michelin Primacy 3
Community discussions regarding the Michelin Primacy 3 generally focus on purchasing decisions, sizing questions, and comparisons against other models like the Goodyear Eagle F1, Michelin Pilot Sport 4, and Bridgestone RE003. Users note its positioning as a more fuel-efficient or cost-effective alternative to performance tires or expensive OEM options, though specific long-term performance feedback is limited in these snippets.
Top themes
#price and value#tire sizing questions#fuel efficiency#model comparisons#hot weather performance#run flat availability
Based on 6 community posts
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental CrossContact LX25 | B · Michelin Primacy 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Premium Touring 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
77
/ 100
Michelin
Winner: Continental CrossContact LX25 — better treadwear, comfort and wet. Pick the Michelin Primacy 3 if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 89 vs 69 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 94 vs 80 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 92 vs 79 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 85 vs 77 on handling.
Tire A · Continental CrossContact LX25
Tire B · Michelin Primacy 3
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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.