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Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 4X4 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

CrossContact LX25 is ahead, 73–64

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Tire ABridgestone

Blizzak LM25 4X4

Winter

Tests – · none yet Owners 63 · 5 reviews

Best test result: #7 of 8 in 2010 Auto Bild Winter 4x4 Tyre Test (overall ranking)

Tire BContinental

CrossContact LX25

All Season

Tests 59 · 1 test Owners 78 · 26 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 3 in Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady (overall ranking)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 66

    Dry

    CrossContact LX25 +9
    75
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM25 4X4CrossContact LX25
    Professional tests (TWG score)–70
    Reviews found online6583
  2. 62

    Wet

    CrossContact LX25 +17
    79
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM25 4X4CrossContact LX25
    Reviews found online6082
  3. 69

    Snow

    Blizzak LM25 4X4 +16
    53
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM25 4X4CrossContact LX25
    Professional tests (TWG score)–40
    Reviews found online6972
  4. 62

    Comfort

    CrossContact LX25 +12
    74
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM25 4X4CrossContact LX25
    Reviews found online5679
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    Noise

    No comparison
    71
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM25 4X4CrossContact LX25
    Reviews found online–77
  6. 63

    Treadwear

    CrossContact LX25 +8
    71
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM25 4X4CrossContact LX25
    Reviews found online6275
  7. 62

    Handling

    CrossContact LX25 +17
    79
    Why this score
    SourceBlizzak LM25 4X4CrossContact LX25
    Reviews found online6279
Scores at a glance
CategoryBridgestone Blizzak LM25 4X4Continental CrossContact LX25
Relative Score 64 73
Dry 66 75
Wet 62 79
Snow 69 53
Comfort 62 74
Noise – 71
Treadwear 63 71
Handling 62 79

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Headline score

Blizzak LM25 4X4

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.

DisciplineCategoryBlizzak LM25 4X4CrossContact LX25ΔBoth?
Overall Ranking Overall 14% #7/8 · 2010 Auto Bild Winter 4x4 Tyre Test 50% #2/3 · Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady −35.7 Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Blizzak LM25 4X4

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and climbing ability in deep snow and challenging winter conditions.
  • Impressive long-term durability and sidewall integrity over extended periods.
  • Stable and sporty handling characteristics on dry pavement.

Cons

  • Reports of excessive road noise during operation.
  • Inconsistent performance on wet or cold surfaces, with some users noting a lack of grip.
  • Sensitivity to rubber aging, which can significantly degrade performance if tires are not fresh.
All owner themes in the Blizzak LM25 4X4 review

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
All owner themes in the CrossContact LX25 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 4X4 B · Continental CrossContact LX25
CategoryWinterAll Season
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Sizes available440
Rim diameters17″ – 19″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?

Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 4X4

Continental CrossContact LX25

Winner: Continental CrossContact LX25 — better wet, handling and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 4X4 if snow matters most to you.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 79 vs 62 on wet.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 79 vs 62 on handling.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 4X4 scores 69 vs 53 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 74 vs 62 on comfort.

Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak LM25 4X4
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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.

73

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CrossContact LX25

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