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 Hankook Dynapro HP2 — 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%)
89/100
66 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental CrossContact LX25 — better handling, snow and comfort. Pick the Hankook Dynapro HP2 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)
Dynapro HP2 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Dynapro HP2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 71 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 93 | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 79 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Dynapro HP2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 57 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Dynapro HP2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | 70 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Dynapro HP2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 90 | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 97 | 63 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Dynapro HP2 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Dynapro HP2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | 73 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 57 |
| SimpleTire owners | 89 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Dynapro HP2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 64 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental CrossContact LX25 | Hankook Dynapro HP2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 90 | 87 |
| Dry | 82 | 94 |
| Wet | 92 | 90 |
| Snow | 94 | 88 |
| Comfort | 94 | 91 |
| Noise | 93 | 91 |
| Treadwear | 89 | 87 |
| Handling | 85 | 64 |
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Headline score
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 Hankook Dynapro HP2 is widely regarded as a high-value, cost-effective tire that delivers impressive ride comfort and dry-road handling for SUVs and light trucks. While most users are highly satisfied with its performance-to-price ratio, some report concerns regarding tread longevity and inconsistent wet-weather traction, leading to a generally positive but occasionally polarized reception.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
- Smooth and quiet ride quality
- Strong dry-road handling and cornering grip
- Reliable performance in varied weather conditions for most users
Cons
- Reports of faster-than-expected tread wear
- Occasional road noise or humming at highway speeds
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance reported by a minority of users
- Mixed feedback regarding deep snow and ice traction
Observations
- Users with full-size trucks and SUVs frequently praise the tire for providing a 'new car' ride feel.
- Some owners of performance-oriented or luxury SUVs (e.g., Audi Q8, Lexus RX400h) noted that the tire's limits are reached more quickly than premium alternatives during aggressive driving or emergency maneuvers.
- Positive feedback is consistent across a wide range of rim sizes, including 16-inch and 20-inch applications.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental CrossContact LX25 | B · Hankook Dynapro HP2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | SUV and 4x4 |
| 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
87
/ 100
Hankook
Winner: Continental CrossContact LX25 — better handling, snow and comfort. Pick the Hankook Dynapro HP2 if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 85 vs 64 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Dynapro HP2 scores 94 vs 82 on dry.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 94 vs 88 on snow.
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 · Hankook Dynapro HP2
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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.