Tests 75 · 2 tests Owners 67 · 9 reviews
Best test result: #9 of 10 in 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test (dry braking)
Head-to-head
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Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect vs Continental CrossContact LX25 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossContact LX25 is ahead, 75–70
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Tests 59 · 1 test Owners 79 · 26 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 3 in Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady (dry braking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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77
Dry
Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect +176Why this score
Source Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect CrossContact LX25 Professional tests (TWG score) 77 70 Reviews found online 77 84 Dry Braking (% of best) 94% 93% -
70
Wet
CrossContact LX25 +878Why this score
Source Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect CrossContact LX25 Professional tests (TWG score) 73 – Reviews found online 66 81 -
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Snow
No comparison52Why this score
Source Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect CrossContact LX25 Professional tests (TWG score) – 39 Reviews found online – 72 -
68
Comfort
CrossContact LX25 +674Why this score
Source Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect CrossContact LX25 Reviews found online 66 80 -
70
Noise
CrossContact LX25 +171Why this score
Source Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect CrossContact LX25 Professional tests (TWG score) 74 – Reviews found online 64 78 -
59
Treadwear
CrossContact LX25 +1271Why this score
Source Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect CrossContact LX25 Reviews found online 54 75 -
75
Handling
CrossContact LX25 +580Why this score
Source Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect CrossContact LX25 Reviews found online 75 80
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect | Continental CrossContact LX25 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 75 |
| Dry | 77 | 76 |
| Wet | 70 | 78 |
| Snow | – | 52 |
| Comfort | 68 | 74 |
| Noise | 70 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 59 | 71 |
| Handling | 75 | 80 |
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Headline score
70
/ 100
Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect
75
/ 100
CrossContact LX25
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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.
| Discipline | Category | Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect | CrossContact LX25 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #9/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | 93% #2/3 · Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady | +0.7 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 11% #9/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | 50% #2/3 · Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady | −38.9 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect
Pros
- Significant lap time improvements and reliable dry grip
- Enhanced wet performance and aquaplaning resistance compared to predecessor tires
- Surprising daily driving comfort and compliance
Cons
- Initial tread scrubbing and vibration when brand new
- Can struggle under extremely high track temperatures (e.g., 54C)
- Some users reported soft sidewalls or vague feedback near the limit
Tire B CrossContact LX25
Pros
- Extremely quiet and smooth ride quality at all speeds
- Significantly improved wet and snow traction
- Enhanced braking performance and responsiveness
Cons
- Tends to pick up and throw gravel from the road surface
- Can feel a bit harsh or firm when hitting deep potholes
- Occasional reports of unexpectedly rapid treadwear in rare instances
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect | B · Continental CrossContact LX25 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | 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 |
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect
75
/ 100
Continental CrossContact LX25
Winner: Continental CrossContact LX25 — better treadwear, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 71 vs 59 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 78 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 74 vs 68 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 80 vs 75 on handling.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect
Tire B · Continental CrossContact LX25
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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), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.