Tests – · none yet Owners 55 · 46 reviews
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Bridgestone DriveGuard vs Continental CrossContact LX Sport — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 46 + 564 owner reviews. How we score
DriveGuard is ahead, 62–55
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Tests – · none yet Owners 46 · 564 reviews
“I'm a fan of the Pirelli Scorpion WeatherActives, picked those over the Cross Climate 2s for my XC90 . Not a fan of the Continental CrossContact LX Sports on the wife's 2025 XC60 . Handling in wet feels like absolute garbage, but can't justify swapping them out just yet, but plan to put the WeatherActives or Cross Climate 3s, that's if they come to the States, on her ride when tread is down. Both vehicles ride on 20" rims. I'm also a fan of Vredsteins Quartrac Pro+ and the Nokian Remedy WRG5. Looks like Nokian's Encompass AW02 are in the same vein as the Cross Climate 2 design.”
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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64
Dry
DriveGuard +757Why this score
Source DriveGuard CrossContact LX Sport Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 61 (est.) Reviews found online 62 51 DriveGuard: 60% × 65.4 (est.) + 40% × 61.9 = 64
CrossContact LX Sport: 60% × 61 (est.) + 40% × 51.1 = 57
No road tests of dry for DriveGuard. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
No road tests of dry for CrossContact LX Sport. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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69
Wet
DriveGuard +1059Why this score
Source DriveGuard CrossContact LX Sport Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 62 (est.) Reviews found online 69 54 DriveGuard: 60% × 69.8 (est.) + 40% × 69 = 69
CrossContact LX Sport: 60% × 61.7 (est.) + 40% × 54.3 = 59
No road tests of wet for DriveGuard. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for CrossContact LX Sport. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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59
Snow
CrossContact LX Sport +362Why this score
Source DriveGuard CrossContact LX Sport Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 64 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 51 56 DriveGuard: 60% × 64.3 (est.) + 40% × 50.9 = 59
CrossContact LX Sport: 60% × 65.9 (est.) + 40% × 55.9 = 62
No road tests of snow for DriveGuard. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
No road tests of snow for CrossContact LX Sport. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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59
Comfort
Level59Why this score
Source DriveGuard CrossContact LX Sport Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 54 55 DriveGuard: 40% × 65.7 (est.) + 60% × 54 = 59
CrossContact LX Sport: 40% × 65.8 (est.) + 60% × 54.5 = 59
No road tests of comfort for DriveGuard. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.21).
No road tests of comfort for CrossContact LX Sport. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.21).
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65
Noise
DriveGuard +263Why this score
Source DriveGuard CrossContact LX Sport Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 62 58 DriveGuard: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 62.1 = 65
CrossContact LX Sport: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 58.3 = 63
No road tests of noise for DriveGuard or CrossContact LX Sport. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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47
Treadwear
DriveGuard +839Why this score
Source DriveGuard CrossContact LX Sport Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 55 (est.) ≈ 50 (est.) Reviews found online 35 21 DriveGuard: 60% × 55.4 (est.) + 40% × 35.3 = 47
CrossContact LX Sport: 60% × 50.4 (est.) + 40% × 21.3 = 39
No road tests of treadwear for DriveGuard. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for CrossContact LX Sport. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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60
Handling (owners)
DriveGuard +1842Why this score
Source DriveGuard CrossContact LX Sport Reviews found online 60 42
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone DriveGuard | Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 62 | 55 |
| Dry | 64 | 57 |
| Wet | 69 | 59 |
| Snow | 59 | 62 |
| Comfort | 59 | 59 |
| Noise | 65 | 63 |
| Treadwear | 47 | 39 |
| Handling (owners) | 60 | 42 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
62
/ 100
DriveGuard
55
/ 100
CrossContact LX Sport
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A DriveGuard
Pros
- Improved ride comfort and noise reduction compared to standard or OEM run-flat tires
- Strong dry and wet grip with confident handling
- Run-flat safety technology providing peace of mind against sudden punctures
Cons
- Extremely fast tread wear, with many users reporting bald tires or legal-limit wear within 8,000 to 13,000 miles
- Poor winter traction, performing poorly on ice and severe snow
- Developing loud road noise, hums, or low-frequency harmonics over time as they wear
Tire B CrossContact LX Sport
Pros
- Low road noise and exceptional cabin comfort
- Strong handling and reliable grip in wet and dry conditions
- Confident performance in light snow and winter weather
Cons
- Disappointing tread life and faster-than-expected wear
- Occasional reports of reduced traction in heavy mud or specific slick conditions
- Higher price point relative to the longevity experienced by some drivers
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Bridgestone DriveGuard
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Continental CrossContact LX Sport
Community sentiment regarding the Continental Cross Contact LX Sport is mixed, with drivers frequently noting it as a standard factory OEM equipment on various SUVs and EVs. While some owners praise its low road noise, comfort, and solid dry handling, others criticize it for poor wet traction, quick tread wear, and issues like flaking or chunking. Many drivers consider replacing them with alternatives from Michelin, Pirelli, or EV-specific options once worn.
r/crvhybrid
·10 upvotes ·2026-05-07
“CRV-Hybrid Touring owners, how do you like your OEM tires? I'm a proud new owner of a '26 ST and I have the Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires on my car. I'm not crazy about them. I'm wondering if I should upgrade to Michelin Defenders or something. Thoughts? The Touring comes with the Continental Cross Contact LX Sport (not to be confused with LX25) or the Michelin Primacy A/S. I sorta wish I would have pushed them to switch me to the Primacy A/S. Read more”
mbworld.org
“My tires were over inflated at purchase - with rears on my 2020 GLC 300 SUV showing 41.5 PSi, and the fronts were ~ 38.5 PSI. Checked cold tire pressure around sunrise this morning with temperature around 50 degrees. Using a high quality tire pressure gauge checked all tires this morning - and reduced pressure in all four tires to 35 PSI. Before the ride was ok but a bit stiff. Just curious if anyone is running these 18" tires and what you feel works best for your GLC 300's. I'd like to hear your thoughts & comments re: inflation pressure. 235/60 R 18 Continental Cross Contact LX Sport Tire size Inner fuel door pressurre table”
r/VWatlas
·3 upvotes ·2019-10-07
“Issues with Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires Anybody having premature wear on their tires? In South Texas these tires are notorious for having flaking/peeling/chunking issues on the tread. Had to replace mine after 26k, but noticed the issues much earlier than that. Not a warrantable condition but Continental did give proration based on tread depth. Used the credit towards some new Michelins. Read more”
Top themes
#factory OEM tire#premature tread wear#wet weather handling#EV efficiency comparison#tire pressure optimization#replacement upgrade options
Based on 27 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone DriveGuard | B · Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All-Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 14 | 39 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 18″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 9/32″ | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 640 A A | 480 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 0 | 0 |
Which one should you actually buy?
62
/ 100
Bridgestone DriveGuard
55
/ 100
Continental CrossContact LX Sport
Winner: Bridgestone DriveGuard — better handling, wet and treadwear. Pick the Continental CrossContact LX Sport if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone DriveGuard scores 60 vs 42 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone DriveGuard scores 69 vs 59 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone DriveGuard scores 47 vs 39 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone DriveGuard scores 64 vs 57 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone DriveGuard
Tire B · Continental CrossContact LX Sport
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DriveGuard or CrossContact LX Sport?
Which is better in the wet, DriveGuard or CrossContact LX Sport?
Bridgestone DriveGuard, 69 vs 59 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, DriveGuard or CrossContact LX Sport?
Bridgestone DriveGuard, 64 vs 57 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, DriveGuard or CrossContact LX Sport?
Continental CrossContact LX Sport, 62 vs 59 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, DriveGuard or CrossContact LX Sport?
Neither, by our numbers: 65 vs 63 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, DriveGuard or CrossContact LX Sport?
Neither, by our numbers: 59 vs 59 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, DriveGuard or CrossContact LX Sport?
Bridgestone DriveGuard, 47 vs 39 on our treadwear score.
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology