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 Toyo Open Country H/T — 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
87
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
127 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental CrossContact LX25 — better snow, wet and comfort. Pick the Toyo Open Country H/T if dry and handling matter 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)
Open Country H/T leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Open Country H/T |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 71 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 93 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | 92 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Open Country H/T |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 33 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | 84 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Open Country H/T |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | 74 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Open Country H/T |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 90 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 97 | 63 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | 87 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Open Country H/T |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | 90 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Open Country H/T |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | 89 | 90 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Open Country H/T leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Open Country H/T |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 51 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental CrossContact LX25 | Toyo Open Country H/T |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 90 | 87 |
| Dry | 82 | 93 |
| Wet | 92 | 85 |
| Snow | 94 | 75 |
| Comfort | 94 | 88 |
| Noise | 93 | 90 |
| Treadwear | 89 | 88 |
| Handling | 85 | 89 |
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90
/ 100
Tire A
87
/ 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 Toyo Open Country H/T is generally regarded as a durable, long-lasting highway tire that excels in dry conditions and offers a quiet, comfortable ride for daily commuting and light towing. However, user consensus is polarized regarding its wet-weather performance, with a significant number of drivers reporting poor traction, hydroplaning, and a lack of confidence in rain or snow as the tread wears down.
Pros
- Excellent tread life and durability
- Quiet and smooth ride quality on highways
- Strong performance on dry pavement
- Good value for the price point
Cons
- Significant loss of wet-weather traction as tread wears
- Vague steering feel and sidewall flex during cornering
- Inconsistent performance in heavy snow or icy conditions
- Reported hydroplaning at highway speeds
Observations
- Drivers of heavier vehicles like motorhomes and full-size trucks appreciate the durability but occasionally note a 'wallowy' or vague handling feel.
- Users of smaller SUVs (e.g., Forester, CR-V) frequently reported understeer and poor wet-road grip, suggesting the tire may be better suited for heavier truck applications than lighter crossovers.
- Owners of high-torque diesel trucks report positive experiences with tread longevity, though some note the tire is not ideal for heavy-duty towing compared to specialized alternatives.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental CrossContact LX25 | B · Toyo Open Country H/T |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires |
| Vehicle type | — | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 40 | 5 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 16″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 10 - 12/32″ | 13.9/32″ |
| UTQG | 740 A A - B | — |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | 80 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
90
/ 100
Continental
87
/ 100
Toyo
Winner: Continental CrossContact LX25 — better snow, wet and comfort. Pick the Toyo Open Country H/T if dry and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 94 vs 75 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Toyo Open Country H/T scores 93 vs 82 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 92 vs 85 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 94 vs 88 on comfort.
Tire A · Continental CrossContact LX25
Tire B · Toyo Open Country H/T
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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.