90
/ 100
Objective (60%)
74/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
92/100
19 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 — 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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89
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Objective (60%)
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User signal (40%)
90/100
84 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Continental CrossContact LX25 and Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 are within 2 points overall. Continental CrossContact LX25 is stronger on snow, wet and comfort. Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 is stronger on dry and handling.
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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)
Road Venture APT KL51 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Road Venture APT KL51 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 71 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 93 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 89 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | 90 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Road Venture APT KL51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 81 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | 86 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Road Venture APT KL51 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | 84 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Road Venture APT KL51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 90 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 97 | 89 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | 90 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
CrossContact LX25 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Road Venture APT KL51 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | 90 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Road Venture APT KL51 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Road Venture APT KL51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | 89 | 91 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Road Venture APT KL51 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact LX25 | Road Venture APT KL51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 78 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental CrossContact LX25 | Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 90 | 89 |
| Dry | 82 | 94 |
| Wet | 92 | 89 |
| Snow | 94 | 77 |
| Comfort | 94 | 91 |
| Noise | 93 | 91 |
| Treadwear | 89 | 90 |
| Handling | 85 | 89 |
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Tire A
89
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Tire B
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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 Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 is widely regarded as a high-value, all-season tire that excels in comfort, low road noise, and longevity. While it performs reliably on dry and wet pavement, user consensus suggests it is better suited for highway and light-duty use rather than extreme off-road or deep-snow conditions.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price point compared to premium competitors.
- Impressively low road noise and high ride comfort.
- Strong tread life and durability, with many users reporting high mileage.
- Reliable traction on dry and wet road surfaces.
Cons
- Inconsistent performance in deep snow and icy conditions.
- Reports of potential vibration or balancing issues on heavier vehicles.
- Not as rugged or aggressive in appearance as dedicated off-road tires.
- Occasional reports of premature cupping or slow air pressure loss.
Observations
- Users with heavy-duty trucks (e.g., Dodge RAM 2500) reported ride quality issues, suggesting the tire may be better suited for lighter SUVs and crossovers.
- Owners of older vehicles and smaller SUVs noted significant improvements in comfort compared to more aggressive, E-load rated tires.
- High-mileage users on vans and highway-focused vehicles consistently report excellent tread longevity, often exceeding 50,000 miles.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental CrossContact LX25 | B · Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | All Season Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 40 | 1 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 16″ |
| Tread depth | 10 - 12/32″ | 12/32″ |
| UTQG | 740 A A - B | 600 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
90
/ 100
Continental
89
/ 100
Kumho
Too close to call: Continental CrossContact LX25 and Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 are within 2 points overall. Continental CrossContact LX25 is stronger on snow, wet and comfort. Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 is stronger on dry and handling.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 94 vs 77 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 scores 94 vs 82 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho Road Venture APT KL51 scores 89 vs 85 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 92 vs 89 on wet.
Tire A · Continental CrossContact LX25
Tire B · Kumho Road Venture APT KL51
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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.