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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Vredestein T Trac 2 — 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.

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Tire B Vredestein

Vredestein T Trac 2

Summer Premium Touring tires

Vredestein T Trac 2 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
89/100
6 owner reviews
Dry
93
Wet
84
Snow
–
Comfort
87
Noise
–
Treadwear
90
Handling
85

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictToo close to call: Continental CrossContact LX25 and Vredestein T Trac 2 are within 2 points overall. Continental CrossContact LX25 is stronger on wet and comfort. Vredestein T Trac 2 is stronger on dry.
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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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) T Trac 2 leads by 11
A — Continental CrossContact LX25
82
B — Vredestein T Trac 2
93
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX25T Trac 2
Professional tests (TWG score) 71 –
Tire Rack owners 93 –
Tyre Reviews owners 93 93
SimpleTire owners 99 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) CrossContact LX25 leads by 8
A — Continental CrossContact LX25
92
B — Vredestein T Trac 2
84
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX25T Trac 2
Tire Rack owners 92 –
Tyre Reviews owners 93 84
SimpleTire owners 93 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental CrossContact LX25
94
B — Vredestein T Trac 2
–
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX25T Trac 2
Professional tests (TWG score) 100 –
Tire Rack owners 83 –
Tyre Reviews owners 90 –
SimpleTire owners 86 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) CrossContact LX25 leads by 7
A — Continental CrossContact LX25
94
B — Vredestein T Trac 2
87
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX25T Trac 2
Tire Rack owners 90 –
Tyre Reviews owners 97 87
SimpleTire owners 95 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental CrossContact LX25
93
B — Vredestein T Trac 2
–
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX25T Trac 2
SimpleTire owners 94 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) T Trac 2 leads by 1
A — Continental CrossContact LX25
89
B — Vredestein T Trac 2
90
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX25T Trac 2
Tire Rack owners 91 –
Tyre Reviews owners 93 90
SimpleTire owners 89 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental CrossContact LX25
85
B — Vredestein T Trac 2
85
Why this score
SourceCrossContact LX25T Trac 2
Tyre Reviews owners 85 85

Scores at a glance

Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Vredestein T Trac 2: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental CrossContact LX25Vredestein T Trac 2
Relative Score 89 88
Dry 82 93
Wet 92 84
Snow 94 –
Comfort 94 87
Noise 93 –
Treadwear 89 90
Handling 85 85

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Headline score

Tire A

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.

DisciplineCategoryTire ATire BΔBoth?
Overall Ranking Overall 50% #2/3 · Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady 20% #5/14 · 2018 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 175/65 R14 +30 Different tests
From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Continental CrossContact LX25

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.
Tire B Vredestein T Trac 2

The Vredestein T-Trac 2 is generally regarded as a competent mid-range tire that balances comfort and durability with respectable dry-weather performance. While users appreciate its ride quality and tread longevity, some note that its wet-weather capabilities fall slightly short of top-tier premium competitors.

Pros

  • Excellent ride comfort and bump absorption
  • Strong dry-weather grip
  • Impressive treadwear longevity
  • Good value proposition for a mid-range tire

Cons

  • Average wet-weather performance compared to premium brands
  • Noticeable road noise on rougher surfaces
  • Performance consistency may not match top-tier market leaders

Observations

  • Users noted that the tire's treadwear rating (360) compares favorably against common alternatives like Bridgestone and Hankook.
  • The tire is perceived as a suitable, balanced choice for daily driving rather than high-performance applications.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental CrossContact LX25 B · Vredestein T Trac 2
Category—Summer Premium Touring tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available40—
Rim diameters16″ – 22″—
Tread depth10 - 12/32″—
UTQG740 A A - B—
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering—
Max pressure44 - 51 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental

Vredestein

Too close to call: Continental CrossContact LX25 and Vredestein T Trac 2 are within 2 points overall. Continental CrossContact LX25 is stronger on wet and comfort. Vredestein T Trac 2 is stronger on dry.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Vredestein T Trac 2 scores 93 vs 82 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 92 vs 84 on wet.

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 · Vredestein T Trac 2

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.