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 Continental TrueContact Tour — 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%)
91/100
8 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental TrueContact Tour — better dry, wet and treadwear. Pick the Continental CrossContact LX25 if comfort and noise 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)
TrueContact Tour leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | TrueContact Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 71 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 93 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
TrueContact Tour leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | TrueContact Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 98 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | TrueContact Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 97 |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | TrueContact Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 90 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 97 | 93 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | TrueContact Tour |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
TrueContact Tour leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | TrueContact Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 97 |
| SimpleTire owners | 89 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | TrueContact Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 83 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental CrossContact LX25 | Continental TrueContact Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 90 | 92 |
| Dry | 82 | 93 |
| Wet | 92 | 96 |
| Snow | 94 | 92 |
| Comfort | 94 | 91 |
| Noise | 93 | 90 |
| Treadwear | 89 | 93 |
| Handling | 85 | 83 |
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90
/ 100
Tire A
92
/ 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 Continental TrueContact Tour is highly regarded as a top-tier all-season tire, consistently praised for its exceptional wet-weather traction and surprising capability in light snow. Users frequently highlight its quiet ride and positive impact on fuel economy, positioning it as a reliable, high-value choice for daily commuters and family vehicles.
Pros
- Excellent wet-weather traction and handling confidence
- Impressive light snow performance for an all-season tire
- Low road noise levels contributing to a quiet cabin
- Noticeable improvement in fuel economy compared to competitors
Cons
- Higher price point compared to some entry-level alternatives
- Limited long-term tread wear data available from some users
Observations
- Owners of family SUVs and AWD vehicles like the Subaru Outback report high satisfaction with the tire's reliability in varied, inclement weather conditions.
- Users across different vehicle types, including smaller cars, consistently report improved fuel efficiency after switching to this model.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental CrossContact LX25 | B · Continental TrueContact Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 40 | — |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10 - 12/32″ | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | 740 A A - B | 700 - 800 A A - B |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering | Black Side Wall - White Wall |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | 44 - 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
90
/ 100
Continental
92
/ 100
Continental
Winner: Continental TrueContact Tour — better dry, wet and treadwear. Pick the Continental CrossContact LX25 if comfort and noise matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental TrueContact Tour scores 93 vs 82 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental TrueContact Tour scores 96 vs 92 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Continental TrueContact Tour scores 93 vs 89 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 94 vs 91 on comfort.
Tire A · Continental CrossContact LX25
Tire B · Continental TrueContact Tour
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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.