Continental CrossContact LX25 review
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.
Owners rate it 18.3 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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
91.9%By road tests
73.6%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 19 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
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
Worth knowing
- 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.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady · 235/55 R18
2nd of 3
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 3 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 3 | |
| Wet Braking - Worn | 2nd of 3 |
Continental CrossContact LX25 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10 - 12/32″ |
| UTQG | 740 A A - B |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi |
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