Tests – · none yet Owners 36 · 43 reviews
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Continental 4x4 Contact 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 43 + 562 owner reviews. How we score
CrossContact LX Sport is ahead, 57–48
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Tests – · none yet Owners 48 · 562 reviews
“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”
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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49
Dry
CrossContact LX Sport +1059Why this score
Source 4x4 Contact CrossContact LX Sport Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 56 (est.) ≈ 62 (est.) Reviews found online 39 54 4x4 Contact: 60% × 55.8 (est.) + 40% × 38.5 = 49
CrossContact LX Sport: 60% × 62.2 (est.) + 40% × 54 = 59
No road tests of dry for 4x4 Contact. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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 0.41).
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52
Wet
CrossContact LX Sport +961Why this score
Source 4x4 Contact CrossContact LX Sport Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 57 (est.) ≈ 63 (est.) Reviews found online 45 57 4x4 Contact: 60% × 56.7 (est.) + 40% × 45 = 52
CrossContact LX Sport: 60% × 63.1 (est.) + 40% × 56.7 = 61
No road tests of wet for 4x4 Contact. 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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55
Snow
CrossContact LX Sport +863Why this score
Source 4x4 Contact CrossContact LX Sport Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 62 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 45 57 4x4 Contact: 60% × 62.3 (est.) + 40% × 44.6 = 55
CrossContact LX Sport: 60% × 66.2 (est.) + 40% × 57 = 63
No road tests of snow for 4x4 Contact. 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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49
Comfort
CrossContact LX Sport +1261Why this score
Source 4x4 Contact CrossContact LX Sport Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 63 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 39 57 4x4 Contact: 40% × 62.7 (est.) + 60% × 39.2 = 49
CrossContact LX Sport: 40% × 66.4 (est.) + 60% × 57.3 = 61
No road tests of comfort for 4x4 Contact. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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 0.20).
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57
Noise
CrossContact LX Sport +764Why this score
Source 4x4 Contact CrossContact LX Sport Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 44 61 4x4 Contact: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 44 = 57
CrossContact LX Sport: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 60.7 = 64
No road tests of noise for 4x4 Contact 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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36
Treadwear
CrossContact LX Sport +440Why this score
Source 4x4 Contact CrossContact LX Sport Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 49 (est.) ≈ 51 (est.) Reviews found online 17 23 4x4 Contact: 60% × 48.6 (est.) + 40% × 16.9 = 36
CrossContact LX Sport: 60% × 50.8 (est.) + 40% × 22.9 = 40
No road tests of treadwear for 4x4 Contact. 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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29
Handling (owners)
CrossContact LX Sport +1746Why this score
Source 4x4 Contact CrossContact LX Sport Reviews found online 29 46
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental 4x4 Contact | Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 48 | 57 |
| Dry | 49 | 59 |
| Wet | 52 | 61 |
| Snow | 55 | 63 |
| Comfort | 49 | 61 |
| Noise | 57 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 36 | 40 |
| Handling (owners) | 29 | 46 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
48
/ 100
4x4 Contact
57
/ 100
CrossContact LX Sport
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 4x4 Contact
Pros
- Good traction and grip on both dry and wet roads
- Low road noise and a smooth, comfortable ride quality
- Competent handling for light on-road and mild seasonal driving
Cons
- Extremely rapid and disappointing tread wear for a premium tire
- Poor performance and grip in deep snow, ice, and muddy off-road conditions
- High price point relative to the short lifespan and fuel economy provided
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
Continental 4x4 Contact
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.
swedespeed.com
·1 upvote ·2026-03-14
“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.”
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”
bobistheoilguy.com
·3 upvotes ·2022-10-17
“A broken screw went partially into the tire tread, cutting one of the metal wires / belts in the casing. The tire is not losing air. I am concerned the damaged wire belt could lead to a tire failure. The open divot, deeper than the tire tread, also concerns me since it can get packed with debris, damage the other intact wire, or open the hole even more or further puncturing it. Tire is 2 years old with 17k miles so it's in great shape. Continental Cross Contact LX Sport 245/50 R20. This is on my wife's Pilot so I want her to have a reliable tire with no possibility of having a failure due to this damage, if that is likely here. What do you guys think?”
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 · Continental 4x4 Contact | B · Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 23 | 39 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10 - 11/32″ | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 360 - 420 A A | 480 A A |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 10 | 10 |
Which one should you actually buy?
48
/ 100
Continental 4x4 Contact
57
/ 100
Continental CrossContact LX Sport
Winner: Continental CrossContact LX Sport — better handling, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental CrossContact LX Sport scores 46 vs 29 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental CrossContact LX Sport scores 61 vs 49 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental CrossContact LX Sport scores 59 vs 49 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental CrossContact LX Sport scores 61 vs 52 on wet.
Tire A · Continental 4x4 Contact
Tire B · Continental CrossContact LX Sport
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4x4 Contact or CrossContact LX Sport?
Which is better in the wet, 4x4 Contact or CrossContact LX Sport?
Continental CrossContact LX Sport, 61 vs 52 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, 4x4 Contact or CrossContact LX Sport?
Continental CrossContact LX Sport, 59 vs 49 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, 4x4 Contact or CrossContact LX Sport?
Continental CrossContact LX Sport, 63 vs 55 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, 4x4 Contact or CrossContact LX Sport?
Continental CrossContact LX Sport, 64 vs 57 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, 4x4 Contact or CrossContact LX Sport?
Continental CrossContact LX Sport, 61 vs 49 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, 4x4 Contact or CrossContact LX Sport?
Continental CrossContact LX Sport, 40 vs 36 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