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Continental ContiCrossContact LX review

Name: Continental ContiCrossContact LX
Brand: Continental

The Continental ContiCrossContact LX receives highly polarized feedback, often serving as a polarizing factory-fitted OEM tire. While some users praise its dry-road handling, quiet ride, and value, a significant portion of owners report severe dissatisfaction regarding wet-weather traction, hydroplaning, and inconsistent tread life.

Relative score

73/100

tests + owners

Owner reviews

71/100

35 reviews

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Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

70.8%

Would buy again 49%

Dry

Overall dry

82.7%

Corner stability

72%

Dry traction

82%

Steering response

70%

Wet

Overall wet

72.9%

Wet traction

71%

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

64.3%

Ice

70%

Comfort

Overall comfort

75.5%

Noise

Overall noise

90%

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

66.3%

Handling

Overall handling

62%

From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 35 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

Pros

Strong dry-road grip and handling performance
Quiet and comfortable ride quality on pavement
Competitive price point compared to premium alternatives
Good initial feedback and steering response

Cons

Poor wet-weather performance, including hydroplaning and sliding
Inconsistent and often premature tread wear
Susceptibility to uneven wear patterns
Lack of confidence in winter or slushy conditions

Worth knowing

Owners of modern SUVs like the Volvo XC60 and Jeep Cherokee frequently report dissatisfaction with the tire's longevity and wet-weather safety when fitted as OEM equipment.
Long-term durability appears highly variable, with some users reporting 60,000km+ of life while others experience failure or significant wear before 20,000 miles.

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